According to our sources, on 29 or 30 November 1996 the Chinese authorities stopped issuing travel permits to Tibetans wishing to visit India. This restriction on movement comes at a time when the Kalachakra initiation to be bestowed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama is about to begin in Salugara, in north east India. The Chinese authorities in Lhasa claim that they are obeying orders from Beijing.

Issued by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy - Dharamsala

THE OFFICE OF TIBET, TIBET HOUSE, 1 CULWORTH STREET

LONDON NW8 7AF, UNITED KINGDOM

The Office of Tibet is the official agency of His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Tel: 0044-171-722 5378 Fax: 0044-171-722 0362

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