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UK concern at shootings in Tibetan areas of Sichuan

Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne has urged the Chinese government to exercise restraint following reports that Chinese security forces opened fire on protesters.

• From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office and Jeremy Browne
• Published: 25 January 2012

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Speaking today the Foreign Office Minister said:

“I am deeply concerned at reports that Chinese security forces have fired upon protesters on two occasions in Tibetan areas of Sichuan, resulting in casualties. I urge the Chinese government to exercise restraint, to release full details of the incidents, and to work to resolve the underlying grievances.”

Published 25 January 2012