US Congress Outraged Over Death of Tibetan Dissident

Members of the U.S. Congress have expressed outrage over the death of a prominent Tibetan dissident in a Chinese prison, and urged Beijing to stop abusive policies in Tibet. Lawmakers observed a moment of silence for Tenzin Delek Rinpoche as they started a hearing Tuesday. Congressman James McGovern (D-MA) who chaired the hearing said he had asked the State Department to press the Chinese government to grant Tenzin Delek medical parole back in April. “Yet here we are, with another...

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