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17 May, Panchen Lama kidnapped
John the gardener says, "Free Tibet!" Started conversation Apr 3, 2005
On 17 May, 1995, Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, the 11th Panchen Lama of Tibet, was taken into custody by Chinese police, thus becoming arguably the world's youngest political prisoner. Ten years later, his whereabouts are still unknown.
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17 May, Panchen Lama kidnapped
Paully Posted Apr 4, 2005
Cheers! I've put this entry on Panchen Lama in the diary rather than the other one, as it was more 'interesting' - thought it was perhaps a bit of overkill to list both of them.
Cheers!
Paully
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