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HRW denounces information restrictions in China following flood in Tibet and Nepal

Over 1,000 dead in the catastrophic flood affecting Nepal and Tibet, as China pays tribute to the victims.

2 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Human Rights Watch (HRW) has denounced information restrictions in China following the devastating flood that hit Tibet and Nepal, leaving more than 1,000 dead, according to reports.

China has paid tribute to the victims of this disaster at the Gyirong border post, but has not updated the figures of those affected since Sunday. State media have criticized Real Madrid for making a comparison between Tibet and Nepal regarding the disaster.

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