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Lhasa riot suspects apologize

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Source: CCTV.com | 04-29-2008 08:31

Special Report:   3.14 Tibet Riots

Two of the people who took part in the March 14th riots in Lhasa have spoken to CCTV. They apologized for the damage they caused through their criminal behavior.

In the chaos, he smashed a refrigerator in a shop and stole shoes and sacks of flour.

Tzadoi says he was just a passer-by before he was forced by rioters holding knives to join them. In the chaos, he smashed a refrigerator in a shop and stole shoes and sacks of flour.

He was caught by the police soon after. Now he says he is sincerely sorry for what he did.

Tzadoi, March 14th Lhasa rioter, said, "I've since realized the riots have caused great economic losses for the country, and damaged unity between different ethnic groups. After I get out, I will tell all my relatives and friends not to listen to instigators and take part in illegal activities."