The Spring Uprising in Tibet and China’s Crackdown
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Protests in Tibet
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Statement of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to all Tibetans
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama STATEMENT OF HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA TO ALL TIBETANS Dharamsala April 6, 2008 While extending my warm greetings to all the Tibetans in Tibet, I would like to share some of my thoughts. 1. Since March 10 this year, we have witnessed protests and demonstrations in almost all […]
Eight Tibetans killed in Kardze: new phase in protests in Tibet
At least eight Tibetans were killed yesterday in eastern Tibet after armed police fired on a crowd of several hundred monks and laypeople after an incident in which monks were detained after they objected to an intensified ‘patriotic education’ campaign, including photographs of the Dalai Lama being thrown to the ground, according to reliable sources. […]
The Dalai Lama: An Appeal
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama I would like to express my appreciation and gratitude to the world leaders, Parliamentarians, NGOs and public who have expressed their concern over the recent deeply saddening and tragic events in Tibet. We are also grateful for their efforts in persuading the Chinese authorities to exercise restraint in dealing […]
His Holiness The Dalai Lama: An Appeal to the Chinese People
An Appeal to the Chinese People from His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama Today, I extend heartfelt greetings to my Chinese brothers and sisters round the world, particularly to those in the People’s Republic of China. In the light of the recent developments in Tibet, I would like to share with you my thoughts concerning […]
Tibetan protests continue and spread further: official and estimated detentions surpass 2,000
Tibetan protests have continued and spread even in the presence of substantial security forces. As of March 27, the number of counties in which protests have occurred has increased to at least 42. Official Chinese reports have acknowledged more than 1,000 detentions of persons who surrendered to authorities for rioting. In addition, unofficial reports estimate […]
Statement by the Dalai Lama on protests in Tibet
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama I am deeply concerned over the situation that has been developing in Tibet following peaceful protests in many parts of Tibet, including Lhasa, in recent days. These protests are a manifestation of the deep-rooted resentment of the Tibetan people under the present governance. As I have always said, unity […]
Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the EU on the situation in Tibet
Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the EU on the situation in Tibet 19 March 2008 https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/api/files/document/print/en/pesc_08_33/PESC_08_33_EN.pdf 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 […]
Statement by the ICT on recent events in Tibet
International Campaign for Tibet LogoThe International Campaign for Tibet strongly condemns the suppression by Chinese security forces of peaceful demonstrations by Tibetan monks, and the shutdown of monasteries around Lhasa. These actions have provoked disturbances among Tibetan lay people that are escalating to a dangerous level in the streets of Lhasa and spreading to different […]