China and Tibet: Lockdown in Lhasa; Interpol Worries about Attacks in Beijing

By Larry Habegger | Permalink | No Comments | May 1st, 2008 | Trackback

The Chinese government announced a lockdown on the Tibetan capital of Lhasa from May 1 to June 20 to prevent any disruption of the Olympic torch parade through Tibet. Residents of surrounding counties have been ordered not to enter the city, including farmers who would normally come to Lhasa to sell their produce, and all Lhasa residents must register for a special pass. The Olympic torch is expected to pass through Lhasa on June 20. Foreign tourists are banned from Tibet until further notice. In related news, the head of the international police agency Interpol warned that there was a “real possibility” that the Beijing Olympics will be attacked by terrorists. The official’s warning was based on Chinese press reports that the government has already thwarted attacks, coupled with the recent unrest in Tibet and around the world in support of the Tibetan cause.

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