The families of the 18 civilians killed in the March 14 riot in Lhasa are to be given compensation.
Photo taken on March 21, 2008 shows Farmer Nuosang's newly built house in Gurong Country, Duilongdeqing County of Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. (Xinhua Photo/Soinam Norbu)
The families of each victim will receive 200,000 yuan, or about 28,000 US dollars, from the government of Tibet Autonomous Region.
All of those injured in the riot will be eligible for free medical treatment should they need it.
The local government has also taken measures to help people repair their homes and shops damaged in the unrest.
