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Dr Sangay expresses disappointment at global response to Tibet self-immolations

Jamphel Yeshi, 27, engulfed in flames runs at a protest rally
demanding international intervention in the ongoing crisis inside Tibet
on March 26, 2012. (Photo/Reuters/Adnan Abidi)
Jamphel Yeshi, 27, engulfed in flames runs at a protest rally demanding international intervention in the ongoing crisis inside Tibet on March 26, 2012. (Photo/Reuters/Adnan Abidi)

DHARAMSHALA, August 21: Tibet’s elected leader Dr Lobsang Sangay expressed disappointment at the global response to the unfolding crisis inside Tibet, even as the number of self-immolations touched 50 this month.

Addressing members of international press in the Indian capital New Delhi on Monday, Dr Sangay noted that the wave of fiery protests inside Tibet were a reflection of Chinese government policies.

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Ramsey Clark asks government to free Chen Shui-bian after visit to prison


Former Democratic Progressive Party legislator Chai Trong-rong, left, looks on yesterday as former US attorney-general Ramsey Clark, second left, shakes hands with jailed former president Chen Shui-bian’s supporters at the gate of Taipei Prison in Gueishan Township, Taoyuan County.
Photo: Yu Juei-jen, Taipei Times

Former US attorney-general Ramsey Clark, a longtime advocate for Taiwanese democracy, yesterday visited former president Chen Shui-bian (陳水扁) in Taipei Prison and said that the government should release Chen immediately.

Clark visited Chen in the afternoon, accompanied by former Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislator Chai Trong-rong (蔡同榮) and Chen’s son, Chen Chih-chung (陳致中).

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A screen grab from the US Pacific Fleet’s Facebook page shows a Harpoon Block II Surface Launched Missile being launched from the USS Stewart destroyer. Washington yesterday announced more arms sales to Taipei.
Photo: Chen Cheng-liang, Taipei Times

The government yesterday thanked Washington for another proposed arms sales package to strengthen the nation’s defense capabilities.