Tibet's uprising and the internet

Tibetans and their supporters around the world held vigils this week in support of the ongoing uprising in Tibet, as Chinese military and police jailed protesters inside Tibet, and reports of injuries and deaths continue. Full Story »

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Fabrice Florin
3.8
by Fabrice Florin - Oct. 1, 2008

Short video interviews with people protesting against China's recent crackdown in Tibet. Boing Boing's Xeni Jardin asks these protesters what they know about the Chinese military. The protesters, who appear to be interviewed in Los Angeles, largely cite secondary sources (e.g. the Internet, BBC) rather than primary sources, because they cannot call home to their relatives. The reporter's sole reliance on american protesters presents one side of the story, though in this case many other reports from reputable mainstream sources generally confirm the facts presented by the protesters. Overall, this video blog is effective in presenting voices we might not have heard from traditional news sources, and therefore complements ... More »

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Kaizar Campwala
3.9
by Kaizar Campwala - Oct. 1, 2008

No balanced or fair reporting, but covers the protests in America which is more than can be said for other media.

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