Tibet Radio Reports Higher Tibet Flood Death Toll Amid Information Restrictions

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Recent floods and mudslides in Tibet have exposed a major gap between Beijing’s official casualty figures and information gathered by Tibet Radio from sources, with Tibet Radio reporting at least 25 Tibetan deaths compared with the Chinese government’s reported six. This information was received by Tibet Radio on the third day since the floods struck. However, Chinese authorities have restricted access to the affected areas and placed tight controls on photography and the sharing of information. Local Tibetans who tried to join rescue and relief efforts have also reportedly been stopped and turned back, making it difficult to know the true number of casualties and the full extent of the damage. #TibetRadioNews #Tibet #TibetRadioEnglish #TibetRadio