Monday, November 03, 2008

Dalai Lama: Tibet situation worsening

The Dalai Lama expressed frustration Monday that the situation in Tibet has not improved despite ongoing negotiations with China.

"The whole world knows the Dalai Lama is not seeking separation, except the Chinese government," he told a news conference in Tokyo on Monday, saying instead that he sought a "middle way" of greater autonomy instead.

In the run-up to the Beijing Olympics, China was eager to talk with the Dalai Lama's representatives, but many felt they were only interested in preventing dis



Washington Post

Dalai Lama says situation has worsened in Tibet
The Associated Press - 7 hours ago
TOKYO (AP) - The Dalai Lama said Monday his efforts to secure Tibetan autonomy from China have failed to bring positive changes and he is unsure whether new talks between his envoys and Beijing over the fate of the Himalayan region will produce any ...
Dalai Lama admits Tibet autonomy drive has failed AFP
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