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Behind the Bastards

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Tibetan Self-Immolations: A History of Resistance

Exploring the wave of self-immolations in Tibet since 2009, tracing back to China's invasion of Tibet and its attempts to control the Tibetan religious system. The chapter sheds light on the Dalai Lama's tension with the Chinese government, the extreme measures of suppression by Chinese police, and the underlying causes fueling the protests.

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