Witnesses of Tibetan Slaughter at Nangpa La Pass
Several Westerners witnessed the slaughter of Tibetans by the Chinese
earlier this month at the mouth of the Nangpa La pass. This pass
connects Tibet with Nepal and has been used for centuries. The witness
included two British policemen that were fulfilling a life dream of
climbing the Cho Oyu mountains. One witness reported; "I walked out of
our dining tent to gaze over towards the Nangpa La pass. I saw a line of
Tibetans heading towards the start of the pass - a common sight, as the
trade routes are open this time of year. Then shots began to ring out."
Several people were reported dead, including a Nun.
Bodies were shoved into crevices and the children were taken away. It is not uncommon for people of Tibet to use the pass to seek refuge in Nepal, however it is normally only used in the winter or at night to add to protection, but increases risk. This time, due to the children they were trying to make the pass at dawn.
Witnesses of Tibetan Slaughter at Nangpa La Pass
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Posted on Sunday, October 15, 2006 at 7:20 AM by Sifu Smith
Edited on: Sunday, October 15, 2006 7:43 AM