ACÇÃO URGENTE

Acção visando a libeetação do monge Tibetano Jigme Guri

No dia 20 de Agosto de 2011 Jigme Guri, um monge sénior do mosteiro de Labrang situado na região Tibetana de Amdo foi detido pela quarta vez em cinco anos.

A 1 de Janeiro de 2012, após quatro meses de detenção, o mandato de detenção foi emitido acusando Jigme Guri de "separatismo".

PARTICIPEM NA ACÇÃO ONLINE!

Enviem a mensagem disponível em:

http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5380/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=8032

e dirigida ao Secretário do Partido da Província de Gansu, Lu Hao, apelando pela libertação de Jigme Guri!

Three Tibetan Writers Detained, One Sentenced

On 15 February 2012, popular Tibetan writer Gangkye Drubpa Kyab was detained by Chinese security personnel. In the night of 15 February, a team of around 20 police officers picked up 33-yr-old Gangkye Drubpa Kyab and raided his home in Serta (Chinese: Seda) County, Sichuan Province.

Sources say that Gangkye's wife Wangchuk Lhamo asked the security officers why and where they were taking her husband; to which the officers replied that they had to question him about something.. Gangkye has been a teacher for more than 10 years in Serta, Kardze TiAP. He is a prominent writer and author of 'Dhi Ring Ghi Mikchu' (rough translation: Today's Tears). Gangkye Drubpa Kyab is son of father Thupnye and mother Wanglo.

He is married to Wangchuk Lhamo and has a son and a daughter. In another incident, Dawa Dorjee, a well-known writer and a popular advocate of Tibet's traditional culture and language, was detained by Chinese security personnel. On 3 February 2012, Dawa Dorjee, in his 20's, was arrested from Lhasa Gonggar Airport and taken to an undisclosed location.

He was returning from Chengdu city, after participating in a cultural conference there. Dawa had published the book 'Lahm' (English translation: 'Road'). The book discusses democracy, freedom and human rights. He is from Deru County, Nagchu Prefecture, Tibet Autonomous Region. Dawa Dorjee's whereabouts remain unknown. Over a week ago, on 12 February, the Lhasa People's Intermediate Court sentenced a famous Tibetan writer, Norbu Tsering, to a two-year imprisonment. Norbu Tsering, 28-yr-old, from Pelyul (Chinese: Baiyu) County, Sichuan Province was arrested last year.

A monk of Rachap Monastery and a writer by passion, Norbu Tsering wrote ' If you have Oppression and Repression, Then I have Compassion and Truth' (rough translation) in 2008. After his sentencing, he was taken to Chushul prison where he is currently serving his sentence. Details are still not available on Norbu Tsering's exact charges. Nor it is known on what day and in what manner he was arrested and sentenced.

TCHRD PRESS RELEASE
20 February 2012, Dharamsala

News from Tibet continues to be grim, says Katri in Losar message

In his ‘Losar’ Tibetan New Year message, Kalon Tripa Dr Lobsang Sangay has said the exile administration is “extremely worried” over the “grim” news coming out of Tibet. "News from Tibet continues to be grim. Tibet is virtually sealed off with foreigners not allowed to enter. Even Chinese tourists are prevented from visiting Tibet, and the military buildup is very heavy," Dr Sangay said.

The fiery wave of self-immolation in Tibet has witnessed a dramatic escalation in recent weeks with three Tibetans torching their bodies last week alone.According to the Dharamshala based Central Tibetan Administration, 23 Tibetans have set their bodies on fire demanding the return of Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama from exile and freedom in Tibet.“We are extremely worried over what is happening and what might happen inside Tibet,” the democratically elected Tibetan leader said. “Under such circumstances, please do pray for all Tibetans inside Tibet especially on the third, eight, tenth and fifteenth day of Losar, as these are auspicious days.”"As requested, please do not celebrate Losar this year, but do observe traditional and spiritual rituals by going to the monastery, making offerings, and lighting butter lamps for all those Tibetans inside Tibet who have sacrificed and suffered under the repressive policies of the Chinese government."

Taking note of the upcoming Tibet Lobby Day on March 19 and 20, the 43-year old Harvard law graduate said "this year is especially important given the unfolding tragedy inside Tibet”.“It is important that we do the best we can to approach as many Congressional members and Parliamentarians as possible so as to make them aware."

Multiple Tibet support groups are schedule to rally together on these two days to inform politicians about Tibet, and reinforce the voting public’s support for the Tibetan people.“If possible, please try to have a resolution passed in the parliament or have a good debate on the situation inside Tibet,” Tibet’s de facto Prime Minister said.“This way the suffering of Tibetans inside Tibet and their voices will be heard loud and clear around the world, particularly by the leaders in Beijing.”

In a strong message of solidarity, Kalon Tripa assured Tibetans inside Tibet that they will always be in the hearts and prayers of Tibetans in exile."I want to say to our dear brothers and sisters inside Tibet that you are in our hearts and prayers every day.”

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http://www.phayul.com/news/article.aspx?id=30933&article=News+from+Tibet+continues+to+be+grim%2C+says+Katri+in+Losar+message

Losar Lhakar: Comemoração da Resistência e Unidade Tibetana

Queridos Amigos,

Este ano o novo ano Tibetano ou “Losar” coincide com a “Quarta-feira Branca” (Lhakar), o dia da semana em que vários Tibetanos decidiram canalizar a sua resistência para actividades simples que acentuem o seu carácter Tibetano e a sua unidade com outros Tibetanos.

Desta forma no dia 22 de Fevereiro de 2012 (início do ano 2139 do Dragão-Água) serão realizadas orações e vigílias em todo o mundo, com o intuito de relembrar todos os Tibetanos que perderam as suas vidas e comemorar a coragem do povo Tibetano no Tibete, que continua a resistir à opressão e ocupação por parte das autoridades Chinesas.

Encorajamos assim todos os amigos e apoiantes do Grupo de Apoio ao Tibete a:

* Fazer um “Lhakar Pledge” disponível em: http://lhakar.org/pledge/

Partilhando esta mesma iniciativa com mais amigos e como uma chamada de atenção para o crescente movimento de resistência dentro do Tibete.

* Acender velas ou lamparinas de manteiga como forma de dar as boas vindas ao Ano Novo Tibetano e honrar a coragem dos Tibetanos que continuam a resistir à ocupação Chinesa.

*Pendurar uma “khatag” (lenço tradicional Tibetano) na porta de casa para deixar entrar a mudança, a esperança e a renovação em 2139/ 2112.

* Exibir uma fotografia de S.S. o Dalai Lama uma vez que, no Tibete, os Tibetanos não estão autorizados a fazê-lo.

* Participar na acção de rua que decorrerá no Chiado (junto à saída de metro) pelas 18h00 de dia 22 de Fevereiro.

Assinaremos bandeiras de oração Tibetanas que posteriormente serão enviadas para Dharamsala, onde serão colocadas no Templo Namgyal situado em frente à residência de S.S. Dalai Lama, juntamente com bandeiras assinadas em inúmeros pontos do planeta.

Participem caso possam, não demorará mais do que 5 minutos!

A todos desejamos um muito feliz Losar Lhakar!

Continuaremos a contar com o vosso apoio em todas as iniciativas que realizaremos com o propósito de dar voz a quem viu a sua ser silenciada e contribuir para uma alteração da situação vivida pelos Tibetanos no Tibete.

Saudações muito amigas,

Grupo de Apoio ao Tibete

Auto-imolações de Tibetanos no Tibete

Desde 27 de Fevereiro de 2009, já 22 Tibetanos se auto-imolaram, 19 homens e 3 mulheres.

14 faleceram na sequência do seu protesto.

As imolações são uma forma de protesto por parte de alguns Tibetanos, desesperados face à situação de repressão vivida no Tibete, sob ocupação chinesa.

http://www.savetibet.org/resource-center/maps-data-fact-sheets/self-immolation-fact-sheet

Mensagem enviada por Tibetano em Tawu

Caros Amigos,

Vimos por este meio proceder ao reenvio de uma mensagem recebida pelo secretariado da International Tibet Network, à qual o Grupo de Apoio ao Tibete se encontra associado.

FYI

"Last week a message was recieved from a Tibetan in Tawu, which said "We know about your efforts on our behalf, especially your global actions around the world on Wednesday. Everything you do makes a difference for us."

This strong message encourages us that our work together is giving hope to Tibetans in Tibet."

Pelo Tibete, vamos continuar!

SaudaçõesGrupo de Apoio ao Tibete

Encontro Inter-Religioso hoje

Caros Amigos,

Vimos por este meio passar-vos a seguinte informação, no âmbito do Encontro Inter-Religioso que hoje teve lugar na Mesquita de Lisboa:

"Durante o encontro inter-religioso foi pedido que os presentes de alguma forma se lembrassem dos 11 tibetanos que se imolaram como forma de protesto pelas condições da ocupação do seu território e como forma de chamar a atenção do mundo para a sua situação.

O mestre da Federação Portuguesa de Yoga pediu-me para transmitir a sua homenagem a eles e a todos os que lutam por divulgar a realidade da ocupação do Tibete."

Aproveitamos ainda para agradecer ao Prof. Paulo Borges, a João Pedro Tapada e a António Faria o auxílio para que tal acontecesse.

Saudações

Grupo de Apoio ao Tibete

PRO-TIBET ACTIVISTS HANG BANNERS IN CANNES AS G20 LEADERS ARRIVE; NINE DETAINED

November 2, 2011

***Photos and video footage of the action will be available shortly at http://www.flickr.com/groups/stand-up-for-tibet/

Contacts:

Pema Yoko, Students for a Free Tibet (in France) +33 6 87 163 354

Kate Woznow, Students for a Free Tibet (in France) +33 658 974 236

Tenzin Dorjee, Students for a Free Tibet (in India) +91 973 651 4721 or +1 646 724 0748

Norzin-Lhamo Dotschung, Tibetan Youth Association of Europe (in Switzerland) +41 788 247 270

PRO-TIBET ACTIVISTS HANG BANNERS IN CANNES AS G20 LEADERS ARRIVE; NINE DETAINED

Global Actions Call for Diplomatic Intervention to Stop Chinese Repression after 10 Tibetans have Self-Immolated in Protest this Year

Cannes, France – Two pro-Tibet activists, including one Tibetan, abseiled down the front of Cannes Ville Station and unfurled banners reading “Enough! Global Intervention Now to Save Tibetan Lives” in French. The dramatic action took place as world leaders, including Chinese President Hu Jintao, arrived in Cannes for the G20 Summit, and was part of a global day of action in over 65 cities worldwide to demand global intervention to stop China’s repression in Tibet. The nine activists are Norbu Gyanatshang (Germany), Martha Graugnard (France), Lobsang Dhondup Reichlin (Switzerland), Guillaume Guilpart (France) Phil Kirk (UK), Pema Yoko (UK), Gyamtso (France), Kate Woznow (Canada) and Jyotsna George (India).

“Today the world is standing up for Tibet. We are calling on global leaders to take coordinated action now to pressure Chinese President Hu Jintao to withdraw Chinese troops and armed police from towns and monasteries in eastern Tibet,” said Pema Yoko, Director of Students for a Free Tibet in the UK, who was detained following the action.

Since March 2011, ten young Tibetans have lit themselves on fire in protest of China’s policies; 8 since September 26th. At least five have died, including one nun. Chinese authorities have responded by pouring security personnel into Tibet. Before being forced out of Ngaba, the town at the centre of the crisis, Agence France Presse journalists documented machine-gun toting riot police in the streets, armed personnel carriers used as checkpoints and police stations in one of Tibet’s major monasteries.

“China’s military stranglehold over Tibet has pushed Tibetans to the breaking point and this unprecedented wave of self-immolations is a desperate cry for help. Tibetans are dying for freedom and today we are saying enough to China's occupation of Tibet and enough to the failure of world leaders to hold China accountable for its atrocities,” said Kate Woznow, Deputy Director of Students for a Free Tibet International, one of the detained activists.

Tibet campaigners around the world have launched the ‘Enough! Campaign for Global Intervention to Save Tibetan Lives’, which has garnered support from celebrities, politicians and other prominent individuals including Nobel laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu, actor Richard Gere and the musicians of Radiohead. They have joined over 21,000 people in calling for multilateral pressure on Hu Jintao to resolve the escalating crisis in Tibet. “We have received overwhelming support for the Enough! campaign from Nobel Laureates, celebrities, politicians, and people of conscience in dozens of countries worldwide. Today we're taking this groundswell of support to the G20 leaders here in Cannes to demand coordinated, global action for Tibet, because international diplomatic pressure will save Tibetan lives from China's growing crackdown," said Norbu Gyantsang, a German-Tibetan member of Tibetan Youth Association of Europe, who was one of the climbers on the action.

Campaigners are calling for a coordinated, multilateral approach, including a joint démarche and the urgent creation of an appropriate and effective multilateral mechanism through which longer-term diplomatic measures to resolve the situation in Tibet can be pursued.

See www.StandupforTibet.org.

--
Tenzin Dorjee (Tendor)
Executive Director, Students for a Free Tibet
Address: 602 E 14th St., 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10009, USATel: +1 (212) 358-0071 Skype: tendorsft Facebook.com/tendor Twitter.com/tendorWebsite: www.sfthq.org Blog: blog.studentsforafreetibet.org

Press Release From The Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile

Statement Of Gratitude To The World Community For Their Continued Support And Solidarity With The Tibetan Cause

Since the peaceful protests of 2008, the situation inside Tibet has been continuously deteriorating. The repressive and unjust policies pursued by the Chinese government with regard to Tibetan religion,Tibetan language, Tibetan culture, finance and politics are meant to oppress, discriminate and restrict and suppress the rights ofthe Tibetans. So much so, the Tibetans inside Tibet are increasingly becoming second class citizens in their own country.
The Chinese government has also been resorting to arbitrary arrestsand torture of Tibetan youngsters and intellectuals, without giving a fair trial, while the Chinese settlers spread across the three provinces of Tibet have been resorting to illegal acquisition of traditional Tibetan lands, making the lives of Tibetan farmers andnomads very hard.

And the Chinese government, instead of addressing the issues facing the Tibetans inside Tibet, keeps on denouncing His Holiness theDalai Lama and his middle way approach for a genuine autonomy forTibet through its false propaganda. Therefore, out of helplessness and desperation, 10 Tibetans including a nun, have self immolated since march this year, calling for freedom and the safe return ofHis Holiness the Dalai Lama to Tibet.

In view of the grim situation prevailing inside Tibet, the USAdministration, Denmark's Administration as well as the British and the European Parliament have expressed their solidarity with theTibetan people through press statements, resolutions and discussions in their respective Parliaments. Similarly, various Non-governmental Organisations, Tibet Support Groups, Chinese Democratic Organisations and activists across the world havecarried out campaigns and activities calling for the world'sattention towards Tibet. The Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile is deeply grateful and would like to express our appreciation and gratitude to all the support and help extended.

The Chinese government have imposed heavy restrictions and have suppressed the basic rights of Tibetans in the whole of Tibet particularly in the areas where, self immolation protests have taken place recently. Therefore, we urge the United Nations and peace loving nations across the world to stand up for truth andjustice and pressure the Chinese government for the human rights violations taking place there. Furthermore, an independent investigation should be carried out in the areas of Ngaba in Amdo,Tawu and Karzey in Kham to ascertain the ground realities prevailing in the region.

The stories of development and a harmonious society churned out by the Chinese propaganda machinery is a lie and without any basis. It is a tactic adopted by the Chinese government to hide the truth andfool the world.

We also urge the various Non-governmental Organisations, Tibet support groups and individual Tibet activists to continue their campaigns and activities calling for the attention of the world and peace loving people towards the issue of Tibet.

The Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile

31 October, 2011