Govt bans 'Free Tibet' protest

The government on Sunday issued prohibitory orders on all kinds of demonstration in the country that is targeted against the Chinese rule in Tibet.

Issuing a notice, the Home Ministry said activities against China's Tibet autonomous region is prohibited and asked all to refrain from engaging in any such activities.

The government's move comes ahead of the planned 'free Tibet' demonstration that is scheduled to start in the capital from Monday coinciding with the birth anniversary of Tibetan religious leader the Dalai Lama.

Nepal has always stood in favor of 'One China policy', which recogniaes Tibet as an integral part of China. nepalnews July 05 09

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