105 Lhasa rioters surrender to police in Tibet
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
More than 100 people have reportedly surrendered to police in Tibet following the recent riots in the country's capital, Lhasa.
The Chinese Government had promised leniency to any rioters who turned themselves in and a harsh punishment for anyone who continued the violent demonstrations.
The Xinhua News Agency says 105 people had surrendered by late last night, but it was impossible to confirm the figure.
China says 16 people were killed during the anti-Beijing riots, but Tibetan exile groups say the real death toll is around 80.