‘Self-immolations indicate Tibetans’ motivation not to hurt anyone,’ says Richard Gere |
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Source: phayul.com
DHARAMSHALA, March 10: Hollywood actor and a long-time friend of Tibet, Richard Gere said the self-immolations inside Tibet were indicators of the Tibetan people’s motivation not to hurt other people in their struggle for freedom.
“The 26 self-immolations inside Tibet are indications of how desperate people are inside Tibet,” Gere said. “The self-immolations are also an indication of the motivation of Tibetans not to hurt anybody else.”
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Karnataka Educaion minister presides over Tibetan National Uprising Day in Bangalore |
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Source: tibet.net
BANGALORE, 10 March: Hon. Shri Kegari Vishweshwara Hegde, Minister for Primary & Secondary Education, Government of Karnataka presided over the 53rd March 10 Anniversary meeting of the Tibetan Community in Bangalore.
The Minister addressed the audience and encouraged them to fight for their rights and freedom and gave the example of Israel. He also recounted the sacrifices made in Indian struggle by heroes like Chandrashekar Azad, Subash Chandra Bose and Mahatama Gandhi. He made special mention for the youths to bear the responsibility.
He further said, “He would take up with Chief Minister and other authorities on the basic needs of the Tibetans in South India, including road, water, electricity etc as requested by Mr. Tashi Phuntsok, Chief Representative, South Zone, Bangalore.
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Statement of Kashag on 53rd Tibetan National Uprising Day |
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Source: tibet.net, 10-03-2012
Today, on the 53rd anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising Day and the fourth anniversary of the 2008 mass protests in Tibet, I offer tribute to the brave people who have sacrificed so much for Tibet. Despite fifty-three years of occupation by the People’s Republic of China (PRC), the Tibetan spirit and identity inside Tibet remains unbroken.
On this occasion, I pay homage to His Holiness the Dalai Lama for his vision, leadership and benevolence. I also pay my deepest respect and gratitude to our elders for their contribution and tireless effort that have sustained our movement’s growth and dynamism over the past fifty years.
One year ago, when His Holiness the Dalai Lama announced the transfer of his political power to a democratically elected leader, Tibetans were apprehensive and implored him to reconsider. Today, the world recognizes and applauds His Holiness’ vision and magnanimous decision. Tibetans are making a smooth transition with the free, fair and multi-candidate 2011 parliamentary and Kalon Tripa elections that involved exile and diaspora Tibetans in over forty countries.
I am deeply honored by the spiritual blessings, legitimacy, political authority and continuity bestowed upon me by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. In his statement at my inauguration ceremony on August 8th, 2011, His Holiness said “when I was young, an elderly regent Takdrag Rinpoche handed over Sikyong (political leadership) to me, and today I am handing over Sikyong to young Lobsang Sangay…in doing this, I have fulfilled my long-cherished goal.”
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Demand for UN intervention in Tibet grows |
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Source: phayul.com
DHARAMSHALA, March 7: Responding to the call for March 6 global campaign by the Tibetan Youth Congress, the largest pro-independence group in exile, Tibetans carried out demonstrations, vigils, and petitioning campaigns in solidarity with Tibetans inside Tibet.
A Tibetan college student bleeding from his head after he hit himself with a stone while protesting outside the UN Information Centre in New Delhi on March 6, 2012. (Photo/TYC)
From the site of the indefinite fast in front of the UN headquarters in New York, the three Tibetan hunger strikes took part in a live webcast of their protest. Into their 14th day of fasting, physical deterioration was visible as they took turns to speak.
Interacting with a global audience, one of the hunger strikers, Shingza Rinpoche, a high reincarnate lama, urged the Chinese leaders to address the “real problems” in Tibet.
“Tibetans in Tibet, including 18 year olds are setting themselves on fire calling for freedom in Tibet,” Shingza Rinpoche who has lost 10 kgs since he began his fast said. “Tibetans must be united and take the responsibility.”
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UN Special Rapporteur challenges China’s forced resettlement policy in Tibet |
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Source: tibet.net
GENEVA, 6 March: The UN Special Rapporteur right to food Mr. Olivier De Schutter this afternoon challenged China’s forced resettlement policy in Tibet during the interactive debate at the UN Human Rights Council 19th Session in Geneva.
“I believe there are many serious problems in China and not least the situation of herders in Tibet,” he said. The Special Rapporteur’s China report was released on 20 January 2012. It called for the suspension of the non-voluntary resettlement of Tibetan nomadic herders from their traditional lands. And said China must improve employment opportunities, education and health services in “new socialist” villages, in order to enable the realization of the right to adequate food of all resettled rural habitants. He visited China in December 2010. (Read report)
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