"3.14 Lhasa Riots" recap sight and sound

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Source: CCTV.com | 03-27-2009 13:17

Tibetan separatists led the riots in Lhasa on March 14, 2008. Now let's take a look at what really happened on that day.

Tibetan separatists led the riots in Lhasa on March 14, 2008.

At 11 am on March 14, 2008 people began gathering around the Ramoche Temple.

The situation escalates at 2 pm when more unruly crowds arrived in the area around the temple.

All they demonstrated is violence.

One hour later, the massive destruction begins.

The police forces remain the maxium restraint and use non-lethal weapons. Over 200 police officers were dead and injured during the riots.

Mobs even attack schools and threaten the lives of students.

This is what the mobs and separatists did to Lhasa.