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What happens for Tibet when the Dalai Lama dies
FromThe Decibel
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21 minutes
Released:
Aug 28, 2023
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Tibet used to be a prominent focus of international attention, but that isn’t the case anymore as less and less information comes out of the region. But things are still very difficult for Tibetans as China cracks down. The Dalai Lama – who is the spiritual leader of Tibet – is 88, and there are concerns about what will happen for Tibet and its people when he eventually dies.Today, The Globe’s James Griffiths tells us about the situation in Tibet and those who have fled, and how Tibetans are thinking about the future of their community.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com
Released:
Aug 28, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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