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Radio Free Asia reports that a Tibetan monk in Sichuan has been arrested and faces eight years in prison for distributing Tibetan independence information.

There is something unique about Tibet. Whether it is its culture, potential mineral resources, political movement, religion, its recent riot that rocked the world, tourism, Dalai Lama or maybe just its luxurious railway, Tibet always grabs the headline in one news or another.

The Mutant Palm reveals the free Tibet movement for what they are: a bunch of self-congratulatory pranksters that are unable to engage the Chinese people on the subject of an independent Tibet.

A Tibet expert believes that Tim Johnson misquoted him in an article about the relocation of Tibetans (see article recommended by Pandapassport). This proves that the Western media edits articles about Tibet to match a pre-ordained perspective.

Neat rundown on the debate on media coverage of Tibet, with links to further summaries.

A balanced write-up and summary of the situation unfolding in Tibet.

While the world is watching how the riot plays out in Tibet, I found some interesting discussions on Chinese forums and witness accounts by Chinese civilians living in Tibet. Perhaps these accounts can serve to show another side of the story.

Recent events in Tibet have polarized netizens and journalists, making it hard to get straight dope on a complicated and delicate situation. Here are some ways to begin to see through the haze.

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd continues to voice concern over human rights in Tibet.