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Two Tibetan merchants sentenced to lengthy prison terms

Nov. 11 (TCHRD): Two Tibetan merchants, Sonam Bhagdro (40) and Tashi Topgyal (30), to 15 and 5 years prison term respectively by the Lhoka Intermediate People’s Court.

The Lhoka Public Security Bureau (PSB) arrested the two in August 2009 on suspicions of political activities. Until their appearance in the court, their whereabouts have remained unknown since their arrest.

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