*Ø* Tattoo kicks off amid protests
"The Edinburgh Military Tattoo has begun its three-week sell-out run amid protests in the Scottish capital ...
"However, a number of organisations are angry at the inclusion of the PLA [Chinese People's Liberation Army] in the 55th Tattoo.
"Despite claims from the organisers that their appearance is a musical and not a political decision, protesters say the PLA's human rights record means their presence is inappropriate and offensive.
"The Free Tibet Campaign and Scottish followers of the Falun Gong movement - banned in China - both intend to protest outside the event throughout the run."
Full text: BBC
"The Edinburgh Military Tattoo has begun its three-week sell-out run amid protests in the Scottish capital ...
"However, a number of organisations are angry at the inclusion of the PLA [Chinese People's Liberation Army] in the 55th Tattoo.
"Despite claims from the organisers that their appearance is a musical and not a political decision, protesters say the PLA's human rights record means their presence is inappropriate and offensive.
"The Free Tibet Campaign and Scottish followers of the Falun Gong movement - banned in China - both intend to protest outside the event throughout the run."
Full text: BBC
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