The HRIC Daily Brief is a daily selection of news stories and commentary related to human rights in China, drawn from Chinese- and English-language news and online media sources that we monitor daily. In addition to headlines and source links, HRIC also provides English translation of Chinese headlines.

Monday, February 13, 2012

Tibet

A Battle for Tibetan Hearts and Minds
The Guardian, February 12, 2012
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/feb/12/tibets-acts-self-immolation-china
Related news:
新华社证实阿坝藏族尼姑自焚消息 (Xinhua Confirms Ngawa Nun's Death)
British Broadcasting Corporation, February 13, 2012
http://www.bbc.co.uk/zhongwen/simp/chinese_news/2012/02/120213_xinhua_tibet_nun.shtml
Pilgrims May Be Held for Months
Radio Free Asia, February 10, 2012
http://www.rfa.org/english/news/tibet/months-02102012144115.html

Tibetan Monks Receive Subsistence Allowances
Xinhua News Agency, February 11, 2012
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-02/11/content_14584081.htm