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Shooting of Tibetan pilgrims inspires American singer-songwriter

The 30th September shooting incident on the border between Tibet and Nepal, when Chinese border guards killed at least two Tibetan pilgrims / refugees and brought many others back to the People´s Republic of China, has now also inspired a song, by the American singer-songwriter Chris Pumphrey. You can listen to this song, and also look up numerous related articles here. www.humanrightshouse.org´s own coverage of the incident can also be looked up below. (19-JAN-07)

Published: January 19, 2007

On the basis of a link received from the Norwegian Tibet Committee, this article has been prepared for publication here by HRH F / Niels Jacob Harbitz.

You can also check www.humanrightshouse.org´s previous coverage of the shooting incident and its aftermath, including the vigil that was held in front of the Norwegian Parliament some time later last autumn in the below links.

Take action for missing Tibetans!

Candle light vigil against killing of Tibetan refugees

New photo evidence of shooting of Tibetan refugees

Tibetan refugees shot dead by Chinese border police

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