China confirms Tibetan executions

Source: BBC

Lhasa : China | about 1 month ago

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They are thought to be the first executions in relation to the unrest, which left at least 22 people dead. There are reports that two more Tibetans have been executed, but that has not been confirmed. China also spoke out against Britain following criticism of the executions from a UK minister.

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