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Welcome. On this blog you will find writings and videos on topics of Asia & human rights issues. Please feel free to comment on anything and follow me on Twitter! "Until they become conscious they will never rebel, and until after they have rebelled they cannot become conscious" - George Orwell - 1984 Praise for our documentary 'Train to Lhasa':- "Great work, this is really cool to see as an outsider. We really see nothing of Tibet" - jamminthedayaway | "Thank you for making this documentary video. The outside world needs to see what China is doing inside Tibet - to Tibetans" - TibetArchive | "By far the best up and close video tour of Potala palace. Enjoyed watching it. Great job." - tnyima | "I look forward to watching the other parts and to the day when such videos can be viewed in the Middle Kingdom without censorship" - Wizenedcompass | "Just can't wait to visit my birth place! I am crying watching this. Thank you for your lovely video" - Yiney86 | "Very informative documentary that definitely shows what China is doing in Tibet - doing to Tibetans" - TibetArchive | "I was completely captivated by this... i hope to travel to Tibet at some point in the future. Thank you for the amazing look into that area and keeping awareness on this mostly ignored part of the world" - spdybike | "Amazingly real, thank you" - lauriwarmigu | "China is dissolving Tibetan life and culture from every angle. Wow, thank you." - werspansio | " Thank you for this video and it's really sad to see how the Chinese government treats the Tibetans" - adamtashi | Praise for our documentary 'Across the Plateau':- | "Well done and very interesting. I've enjoyed all your documentary parts so far, each one better than the previous one. Congratulations!" - stonetube1000 | "Thank you, these videos filled my eyes with tears and I love my country Tibet. We need more support from the world. Thank you for these beautiful and rare pictures" - adamtashi | "Thank you for making this documentary and for not exposing any Tibetan people you talked to, as you know the consequences" - TibetArchive | "Thank you so much. I felt like I was traveling with you guys and seing all those holy and beautiful places. Thanks for this documentary and your support for Tibet" - 123klpd | "Thank you so much for uploading these amazing videos" - yangphel | "Impressive!" - venuschampagne | "I enjoyed it so much! I'll be going to Tibet and this is very helpful!" - marikojacinto | "Thank you my dear brothers. Your beautiful hard work has contributed to the betterment of humanity and of course helped in attaining equality, justice and respect for basic human rights and cultural freedom. On behalf of all humans who ever lived and will live, I thank you" - Iknowtibet | Praise for our documentary 'Through the Himalayas':- "Thanks for sharing. I will be heading to Nepal and Tibet in October and this series has given me an insight of what to expect" - leimaogowchor | "Great series!! Really enjoyed it! Thank you!" - stonetube1000 | "We're heading to Tibet and Mount Everest base camp next month! We're so happy to see such a detailed video, with lots of good advice along the way. Thanks guys!" - venuschampagne | "Thank you so much. I was able to travel to Tibet sitting right here in my room. My heart breaks for the Tibetan people. Thanks for going and for posting your videos" - Bunten3123 | "Wow what a beautiful world, Tibet. I appreciate both guys who filmed these. You guys are lucky to see Tibet- just hoping one day I will go back to my country, Tibet. Good luck on your journey" - norbu1987 | "Great job guys.... it was beautiful... and you guys are so lucky to see all those holy places.... all the best...thanks for supporting Tibet and keep up the good work..." - 75jampa | "Thanks a lot for a wonderful movie - all my family watched it. It is amazing. Peace and hugs" - rusbolt75 | "Great! Thank you for your courage and your determination in doing this documentary! We Tibetans and friends of Tibet are grateful. Thu je nang and Kadrinche!" - ChoeJhungLhaMola | To watch the acclaimed series online, just CLICK HERE

Saturday, 21 January 2012

Secret Photo - Armed Soldiers in the Barkhor.

After recently seeing some of my photos appearing alongside news items on Tibet, I thought I might begin to post a few more photos which I have taken during my travels.

I'll start with another one taken in the Barkhor in January 2009 - this time the face of one of the soldiers and his gun are both clearly visible. Of course photographing the military in Tibet is strictly forbidden, and pictures such as these were taken secretly.

ARMED Chinese guards, their fingers on the triggers,
walk among the Tibetans in Lhasa's Barkhor Square - Jan 09
Photo by Joe Briscoe
Close up: GUNS at the ready, Chinese soldiers patrol the
area around the holy Jokhang temple. (Tibet, 2009)
Photo by Joe Briscoe

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