Tibetan community in Japan leads Global Rights March in Tokyo on UN Human Rights Day

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Tokyo [Japan] December 9 (ANI): The Tibetan community in Japan, alongside representatives from 11 other countries, commemorated the 76th anniversary of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights with a significant public gathering and peace march at the Shibuya Women’s Plaza Hall in Tokyo, as reported by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA).

The day commenced with a tranquil demonstration outside the Chinese Embassy, where protesters voiced their demands for freedom in Tibet, East Turkestan, and Southern Mongolia, calling for an end to political oppression and cultural erasure while denouncing the Chinese government’s alleged human rights violations and restrictions on religious and cultural practices.

In the opening remarks, Tashi Yangzom, Secretary of Tibet House Japan (also known as the Office of Tibet), addressed the audience and expressed her appreciation for their support. She underscored the persistent issues within Tibet, highlighting the growin...

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