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Chinese "demonstrations" at OoT, UK Parliament never happened

2008-04-06T18:56:39+02:00

Brussels: The EU is deeply concerned about the ongoing reports of unrest in Tibet and conveys its deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims. The EU is urgently seeking further clarification of the situation from the Chinese Government.
The EU calls for restraint on all sides. We urge the Chinese authorities to refrain from using force against those involved in unrest and calls on demonstrators to desist from violence.

The EU stresses the importance it attaches to the right of freedom of expression and peaceful protest. We call on Chinese authorities to respond to the demonstrations in accordance with internationally recognised democratic principles.

The EU firmly supports peaceful reconciliation between Chinese authorities and the Dalai Lama and his representatives. The EU urges the Chinese government to address the concerns of Tibetans with regard to issues of human rights.

The EU encourages both sides to enter into a substantive and constructive dialogue with a view to reach a sustainable solution acceptable to all that would fully respect the Tibetan culture, religion and identity.

Kashag welcomes Chinese Lawyers' legal help to Tibetans

2008-04-06T18:56:10+02:00

Dharamshala, 4 April, TibetNet:The Kashag of Central Tibetan Administration welcomes Chinese Lawyers in China for offering legal service to Tibetans on 3 April 2008.
" We are heartened and inspired to learn that a group of Chinese lawyers based in Mainland China have offered their legal assistance to Tibetan arbitrarily arrested and imprisoned by Chinese authorities following the peaceful protests starting March 10, 2008 in Lhasa and other Tibetan areas." the Cabinet stated.

We are equally encouraged to note that the lawyers, while expressing their serious concern for the well being of the arrested Tibetans, have called upon the concerned Chinese authorities to "obey the constitution, following the legal procedures in dealing with the arrested Tibetans..... no torture throughout interrogation and respect the independence of legal system".

The statement stated, "The Kashag would like to thank all those Chinese lawyers who have taken upon themselves to protect the legal rights of the Tibetans as well as Chinese people and have come forward to save the arrested Tibetans from the onslaught of a regime bent on curbing the fundamental rights of its own people to have a fair and just legal representation."

Latest update on Tibet protests

2008-04-06T18:55:42+02:00

18th March 2008, TibetNet:

Lhasa Crackdown Continues

In Lhasa suppression continues with tanks and military vehicles patrolling every corner of the city. Former political prisoners and suspected Tibetans (those politically active) living in the Lhasa area are being arbitrarily arrested in the ongoing house- by- house raid by Chinese security forces since the evening of 15th March 2008.

In desperation for complete crackdown, Chinese authorities are also arresting the family members of former long-time political prisoners (if they themselves are not physically present).

Machu County (Kanlho "Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture," Gansu province) - 19 killed in protests

During the protest in Machu County that continued from yesterday, People抯 Armed Police (PAP) shot dead nineteen peaceful protesters this morning as confirmed by a source.

Karze County (Karze "Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture," Sichuan province)- Protest Continues with growing intensity and size

Students and laypeople continue with their protest. According to latest information received, a massive protest is now happening in front of Karze County government headquarters.

Nearby monasteries have been completely blocked off by Chinese military since a few days ago to prevent the monks from taking part in the protests.

Labrang (Sangchu) County (Kanlho "Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture," Gansu province)- Protest held

Among the many things that there protestors were demanding, they asked for the release of Jigme Gyatso (political prisoner in Chushul prison "Tibet Autonomous Region," serving a seventeen year term).

Serthar County (Karze "Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture," Sichuan province)- Crackdown on protesters

Protest continue in Serthar County however today there was a strong military crackdown on the protestors.

Chigdril County (Golog "Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture," Chinghai province) - Protest held

Monks held a protest at Chigdril County.

17th March 2008

Toelung County (Lhasa) - Massive Protest held

Around 3pm local time, seven monks from Dhingkha monastery who were dressed in plain clothes started a protest on their way to Dechen town. Police personnel from Dechen town were not able to stop the determined monks from protesting and additional police personnel were called in from the County. The local people joined the protests after the County police tried to stop the protestors. People抯 Armed Police was called in later from Lhasa after the protest grew in size and intensity. Around thirty of the protestors arrested were and treated very aggressively. Names of three of the arrestees can be confirmed as follows:

1) Samdup (from Tashi Khangsar, Dechen town, Toelung County, Lhasa).

2) Lobsang (from Tashi Khangsar, Dechen town, Toelung County, Lhasa).

3) Tsering Dolkar (from Tashi Khangsar, Dechen town, Toelung County, Lhasa).

Beijing Nationalities University, (Beijing)- Students Hold Protest

Tibetan students at Beijing National University held a protest. No further details available.

Tsoe Municipality (Kanlho "Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture," Gansu province) - Students Protestors beaten

Tibetan students who held a protest in Tsoe municipality were severely beaten by police and armed forces.

Kakhog (Marthang) County (Ngapa "Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture," Sichuan province) -Students protesters beaten

Tibetan Students from Kakhong County held a protest at their school campus. Chinese authorities were not able to hold back the student protestors who then marched to the County government headquarters. 30 of the student protestors were severely beaten and later arrested. The same evening students again held a protest.

Ngaba County ( Ngaba, "Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture," Sichuan province) - Nuns and laypeople protest

At 12pm local time, nuns from Ngatoe nunnery and laypeople carried the dead-bodies of those killed in the March 16th protest to the County government headquarters where they held a protest.

16th March, 2008

Lithang County (Karze "Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture," Sichuan province) - Monks and laypeople protest

Monks and laypeople held a major protest held in Lithang County today. All schools, shops and offices have been forced to shut down for the next three days. On the morning of 17th March, police and army in huge numbers and heavily armed were seen patrolling all over.

Near Tashi Lhunpo Monastery (Shigatse County, Shigatse Prefecture) - Protest held

A protest was held by laypeople near the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery. No further details available.

Gepa Sumdo County (Tsolho "Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture" in Qinghai province) - Protest held

The Tibetans of Gepa Sumdo County held a protest in which they carried the portrait of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan National flag. The army arrived at the scene to suppress the protest.

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