Human Rights Watch (HRW) accused Chinese authorities of censoring information about floods in Tibet. The human rights organization argues that flood survivors have "the right to be heard" and that authorities are blocking access to information about the tragedy.
According to HRW, Chinese authorities prevented journalists from contacting families of flood victims. This restriction on journalistic work is part of a broader pattern of information control in the Tibet region, where access to news and communications is frequently limited by authorities.
HRW emphasized the importance of allowing survivors and affected families to share their experiences and testimonies. The organization argues that without access to independent information, it is impossible to have a complete picture of the floods' impact and the authorities' response to the catastrophe.
The floods in Tibet are reported to have caused fatalities and displaced persons, but the exact number of those affected and the extent of the damage have not been fully disclosed due to access restrictions to the region imposed by China.
