Protests increase in Tibet amid CPC Congress

November 10, 2012 18:42

Tibet has been witnessing intense anti-government protests, including self-immolations,coinciding with the once-in-a-decade leadership change at the

ruling CPC Congress, according to rights groups.

A video report by the Voice of America, which also has a Tibetan Radio service, said hundreds of Tibetans took part in a demonstration in front of government offices in Rebkong, a town in the western Qinghai Province, shouting anti-government slogans.

Estimates ranged from hundreds to thousands of protesters who began gathering on the streets. Many said they were speaking out against China's education system.

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