Tibetan Protests Met With Brutality After Dam Sparks Outrage
Rare protests erupted in Tibetan areas of Sichuan province, sparked by the imminent eviction of villagers and monks to make way for the Gangtuo dam. Hundreds were arrested and beaten during a subsequent crackdown, according to verified footage and sources. The dam, part of China’s “send west electricity east” initiative, threatens culturally significant sites and displaces thousands, despite the government’s claims of consultation and compensation. These events highlight the ongoing tension between China’s development goals and the rights and cultural heritage of Tibetans.