Font Size 
US, Cuba, Venezuela not in favour of Olympic boycott
Published on Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 02:06, Updated at Thu, Mar 27, 2008 in World section
Tags: Beijing Olympics, Opening Ceremony , New Delhi
NO CONSENSUS: Many European countries are set to boycott the Opening Ceremony of the Olympics.
People who read this also read:
China to carry Olympic Games torch into Tibet
Recent anti-government riots in the Tibet capital of Lhasa had led to calls for the route to be changed.
| Ads by Google | |
Some countries have, however, suggested a different way of registering protests.
"If people want to peacefully protest about the torch or the Olympics or Tibet, that is what Australian society or New Zealand society is all about, but they should do that in a sensible and peaceful way,” suggested Australian Foreign Minister, Stephen Smith.
"For China's own sake, it is best to be as open and transparent as possible in handling protests,” stated Japanese Foreign Minister, Masahiko Komura, while Costa Rica’s President Oscar Arias pointed out, “Dialogue between civilised people is needed.”
History of Olympic boycotts
| Ads by Google |
Save & Share Article: 
More Headlines from World
| Related links: | |
Total Comments: 0
Read Comment | Post Comment
Be the first to comment.