This March 10, 2010 marks the 51st anniversary of Tibetan National Uprising Day, a fateful day in 1959 when Tibetans took to the streets of Lhasa to protest China's invasion and illegal occupation of their country. One week later the Dalai Lama was forced to flee to India. In the months following his escape, tens of thousands of Tibetans were killed as Chinese troops brutally crushed the uprising.Despite more than half a century under Chinese rule, Tibetans still hold on to hope. Inside Tibet, people continue to take huge risks in their struggle for freedom, while outside, Tibetans and supporters are constantly confronting the Chinese government with the issue and demanding a resolution. These efforts are bringing real change for Tibet.
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