Imprisoned Nun Arrives in U.S. From China

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JOE McDONALD

Published: Mar 16, 2006, 04:29 AM ET
Updated:Feb 10, 2022, 01:15 PM ET

BEIJING – A Tibetan Buddhist nun who spent 15 years in prison on political charges was allowed to leave China and flew to America yesterday, an American activist announced.

Imprisoned Nun Arrives in U.S. From China

Imprisoned Nun Arrives in U.S. From China

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