CHINA-TIBET: TAR AUTHORITIES TO BAN ALL ONLINE RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES WITH EFFECT FROM MARCH 1
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Radio Free Asia (RFA) quoting a source inside Tibet said that the Chinese authorities had issued orders on
January 20, to take effect from March 1, stating that “All online coordinating of religious activities and
related events will be banned” and “Anyone found violating this order will be investigated and punished.” It
added “But religious events and ceremonies performed or discussed on social media groups will now be
banned completely, and online activities by the groups will be constantly monitored.” However, religious
activities conducted inside the monasteries will be allowed to continue as before, the source said.
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