Tibet for the day

Michelle Arrouas has a Time article about the situation in Tibet:

Human Rights Watch says growing Chinese pressure on the Nepalese government has led to restrictions and harassment of Tibetans seeking refuge in the country, traditionally a safe haven for those fleeing China's crackdown on religious freedom. Tibetans living in Nepal are facing increased restrictions and harassment because of growing pressure from China, according to the report.
The report says Tibetans who have sought refuge in Nepal are suffering from “routine abuses” by Nepalese security forces and a de facto ban on political protests (photo) and other activities promoting Tibetan culture and religion.
“Nepal is invoking vague and inconsistent justifications to silence peaceful protest, discriminate against Tibetans and intimidate Nepali civil society activists,” Brad Adams, Asia director at Human Rights Watch, said in a statement.
For decades Nepal has played a crucial role for Tibetans fleeing China’s growing crackdown on religious freedom, but in recent years China has increased pressure on Nepal.

Rico says the Tibetans are tough, but the Nepalese are tougher (think Gurkhas)...