May 29

Photos from Banspatan

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On May 27, an estimated force of 1000 police blocked the entrance to the marchers’ current camp at Banspatan. Police ordered the marchers to turn back or risk being arrested. In response, the marchers immediately crossed a dry riverbed, and staged a Gandhian style sit-in – chanting prayers and singing the Tibetan national anthem. The stalemate lasted for an hour before the police retreated and eventually left the campsite. The same scenario occurred again on May 28.

Police block entrance to campsite (Photo by Tenzin Dasel/phayul.com) Marchers cross the river bed when police arrive at the campsite (Photo by Tenzin Dasel/phayul.com) Marchers stage Ghandian sit-in (Photo by Tenzin Dasel/phayul.com) Marchers stage Ghandian sit-in (Photo by Tenzin Dasel/phayul.com)

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Induring such a tough and gruelling march for Tibet is something me and my family appreciate and thank you to all.My sincere Prayer is always with you for the safe success.
Tashi Delek

Kunsang Jigmey wrote on May 31, 2008 - 11:20 pm
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