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	THE WEEK IN RIGHTS April 3, 2014
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Tibetan Refugees Under China’s Shadow

Nepal has imposed increasing restrictions on Tibetans living in the country as a result of strong pressure from China.

A new report, “Under China’s Shadow,” shows that Tibetan refugee communities in Nepal are now facing a de facto ban on political protests, sharp restrictions on public activities promoting Tibetan culture and religion, and routine abuses by Nepali security forces.

Nepal is home to a sizeable Tibetan community and has long played a crucial role as a haven and gateway for Tibetans fleeing repression in China.

But as Nepal succumbs to pressure from China, Tibetans confronted by Nepali security forces experience excessive use of force, arbitrary detention, and ill-treatment in detention. They also face threats and intimidation and intrusive surveillance. 

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