流亡藏人燭光集會 譴責拉薩展開新'嚴打'運動
周六, 2010年 03月 06日 15:56 YC. Dhardhowa. Tibet Post International
『國際西藏郵報2010年3月6日達蘭薩拉報導』數百名流亡藏人，包括僧尼和支持者，週五晚間在印度達蘭薩拉舉行大型燭光遊行活動，譴責中共在西藏首府拉薩展開新一波的“嚴打”整治鬥爭。這次活動是由四個西藏非政府組織，西藏青年會、西藏婦女會、西藏全國民主黨和自由西藏學生聯盟，共同舉辦。
“中國政府，在最近幾天，加劇持續鎮壓。隨著具有歷史意義的3月10日西藏抗暴臨近，懼怕2008年示威抗議事件重現，中國政府於是在西藏首府拉薩和周邊地區發起新一波的”嚴打“運動，在敏感時期前夕，藉此運動恐嚇和鎮壓藏人。“上述組織所發佈的聯合通知。
“嚴打運動的目的是，透過大規模的拘留、逮捕行動，壓制異議人士。拉薩，已有70多名藏人遭到拘留，並且在首府地區部署了大量中國士兵。最近，甘孜市中級人民法院指控一名藏人白瑪益西“煽動分裂”和“擾亂社會秩序”罪名，並判處他2年死緩。
“中國政府不惜殺害西藏政治犯，而從未受到懲罰，許多人被判處無期徒刑和長短不等的刑期。我們強烈的譴責中國政府的暴政。” 宣讀聲明稿， “我們向西藏烈士無畏的奉獻生命來成就正義致敬，我們和在境內繼續承受暴政苦難的西藏同胞永遠的站在一起，支持他們堅持下去，直到正義來臨之時。”
據拉薩一份中文報紙3月3日的報導，市政府下令展開'嚴打'運動，範圍包括屬於西藏自治區(TAR)的所有縣市，實施範圍等同涵括了西藏大部份地區。
根據報導指稱，其目的是為“嚴打各種刑事犯罪活動，全力維護社會秩序的穩定。”
國際西藏郵報駐台北記者黃凱莉中文編譯
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WFDA報告強調谷歌審查個案與中共不法的逮捕
『國際西藏郵報2010年1月23日達蘭薩拉報導』亞洲民主世界論壇(WFDA)發表了一份新聞聲明，有關亞洲地區侵犯人權的情況和正向事態的發展。報告中強調，在中國和西藏所發生的事件，報導如下。
中國：備受矚目的谷歌和中國之間的爭議，聚焦在互聯網審查的問題上。一些民主和人權團體迄今仍抱持謹慎樂觀的態度，對於爭取在中國互聯網上的言論自由，可能會帶來全球性影響的突破。 1月13日，國際援藏運動(International Campaign for Tibet)發表聲明，稱它是“審檢防火牆上的裂縫，並樹立了新的典範。” 自由西藏學生組織(Students for Free Tibet)發表聲明，稱讚谷歌的宣布，撤除在中國審查搜索的結果，提醒大眾2006年SFT抵制谷歌推出Google.cn運動，並指出一名在美國史丹福大學的SFT維權人士，其使用的Gmail帳號，遭到駭客入侵。無疆界記者組織(Reporters Without Borders)歡迎谷歌這項宣布；幾天後，該新聞自由組織譴責，數名駐北京的外國記者，其谷歌電子郵件帳號受到網絡攻擊，“打電話給[中國] 工業和信息產業部抱怨。“ 楊建利，公民力量(Initiatives for China)創辦人，稱許谷歌所堅持的立場，同時告誡它“不退出中國，至少不要不戰而敗”。
1月16日的一場頒獎典禮上，大衛喬高 (David Kilgour)，WFDA的合作夥伴，同時也是加拿大前亞太司長，以及加拿大人權律師大衛．麥塔斯(David Matas)，授頒予2009年世界人權獎，該獎項由瑞士國際人權協會主辦。他們是公認的主張終結在中國器官的販賣行為，並且喬高在接受提名的演講時，提請國際關注法輪功遭到迫害，以及中國人權律師高智晟失蹤的案件。
1月6日，全球民主標竿前捷克總統哈維爾(Vaclav Havel)，試圖向中共駐布拉格大使館遞交，要求釋放08憲章起草人劉曉波請願書，劉在去年12月25日被判處11年的有期徒刑，但中共大使館拒絕打開大門受理他的請願。詳細內容，請讀取維權網(Chinese Human Rights Defenders)所公布的聲明。
西藏：12月29日判處電影導演頓珠旺青(Dhondup Wangchen)6年有期徒刑；西藏青年會與無疆界記者發佈新聞聲明，共同譴責這項宣判。
國際西藏郵報駐台北記者黃凱莉中文編譯
Sunday, January 3, 2010
流亡藏人抗議中共對丹增德勒活佛不實指控
周五, 2010年 01月 01日 12:26 Amy Elmgren and Yangyal Sham, The Tibet Post
『國際西藏郵報2010年1月1日達蘭薩拉報導』上個月，數百名西藏人在理塘縣進行絕食抗議，要求釋放丹增德勒仁波切(Tenzin Delek Ringpoche)，仁波切是當地備受尊崇的宗教領袖，遭中共當局誣陷逮捕。中共當局鎮壓示威來回應絕食的訴求，160人被逮捕，20人受到重傷。
尼瑪旺珠(Nyima Wangchu)法師，是丹增德勒仁波切的學生，目前定居印度，說明中共當局對於仁波切的審判和判決，他說，“第一，中共當局不實指控仁波切策畫謀反，煽動成都和康定縣的炸彈爆炸事件，也策畫炸毀理塘薩都凱岡仁波切(Shakduk Kyagong)居住地。為了欺暪西藏人民，減少他們對仁波切的信賴，在沒有任何證據或核查的情況下，警方還撒謊，在仁波切家裡找到女人的物品。但是， [西藏]人民都清楚地知道，這是漢人的詭計，因為大樓爆炸發生後，成都在中共重重的安管之下，無法允許一般人接近。“
丹增德勒活佛，1950年出生在藏東理塘縣，7歲時進入理塘寺學習。現年 49歲的活佛，最初被判處入獄兩年，隨後卻因“煽動分裂”、“爆炸”和“非法持有槍械、彈藥”被判處死刑，2005年時，改判無期徒刑。
2009年12月31日，西藏青年會在新德里發起一項抗議活動，譴責中共政府暴力對待西藏理塘的請願人士。藏青會，是西藏最大的非政府組織，旨在爭取西藏的完全獨立，而不是官方的中間道路辦法；強烈要求無條件釋放丹增德勒活佛。
西藏僧眾、尼眾和信眾，攜帶西藏國旗、標語和海報，步行到聯合國新德里新聞中心，齊呼終結中國的暴政壓迫。他們呼籲聯合國秘書長履踐，對2004年藏青會在聯合國總部前為釋放活佛絕食抗議時所作出承諾。
並發送一份備忘錄，致印度總理辛格(Manhoman Singh)，聯合國秘書長潘基文(Ban Kyi Moon)和中國國家主席胡錦濤。
藏青會說，中國必須允許人道救援組織自由進入西藏，為在鎮壓中受傷的藏人提供緊急醫療援助。
活佛丹增德勒仁波切，在西藏是位德高望重、廣受好評的宗教領袖，為藏東牧民們，致力於發展社會醫療、教育和宗教機構，倡導環保，要求禁止破壞性的濫墾濫伐，並擔任漢藏之間的調解人。西藏示威者，海外人權組織和聯合國人權專家認為，丹增德勒仁波切一案具有嚴重的缺陷，並繼續支持直到他的獲釋，或至少得到公平的審判。
國際西藏郵報駐台北記者黃凱莉中文編譯
『國際西藏郵報2010年1月1日達蘭薩拉報導』上個月，數百名西藏人在理塘縣進行絕食抗議，要求釋放丹增德勒仁波切(Tenzin Delek Ringpoche)，仁波切是當地備受尊崇的宗教領袖，遭中共當局誣陷逮捕。中共當局鎮壓示威來回應絕食的訴求，160人被逮捕，20人受到重傷。
尼瑪旺珠(Nyima Wangchu)法師，是丹增德勒仁波切的學生，目前定居印度，說明中共當局對於仁波切的審判和判決，他說，“第一，中共當局不實指控仁波切策畫謀反，煽動成都和康定縣的炸彈爆炸事件，也策畫炸毀理塘薩都凱岡仁波切(Shakduk Kyagong)居住地。為了欺暪西藏人民，減少他們對仁波切的信賴，在沒有任何證據或核查的情況下，警方還撒謊，在仁波切家裡找到女人的物品。但是， [西藏]人民都清楚地知道，這是漢人的詭計，因為大樓爆炸發生後，成都在中共重重的安管之下，無法允許一般人接近。“
丹增德勒活佛，1950年出生在藏東理塘縣，7歲時進入理塘寺學習。現年 49歲的活佛，最初被判處入獄兩年，隨後卻因“煽動分裂”、“爆炸”和“非法持有槍械、彈藥”被判處死刑，2005年時，改判無期徒刑。
2009年12月31日，西藏青年會在新德里發起一項抗議活動，譴責中共政府暴力對待西藏理塘的請願人士。藏青會，是西藏最大的非政府組織，旨在爭取西藏的完全獨立，而不是官方的中間道路辦法；強烈要求無條件釋放丹增德勒活佛。
西藏僧眾、尼眾和信眾，攜帶西藏國旗、標語和海報，步行到聯合國新德里新聞中心，齊呼終結中國的暴政壓迫。他們呼籲聯合國秘書長履踐，對2004年藏青會在聯合國總部前為釋放活佛絕食抗議時所作出承諾。
並發送一份備忘錄，致印度總理辛格(Manhoman Singh)，聯合國秘書長潘基文(Ban Kyi Moon)和中國國家主席胡錦濤。
藏青會說，中國必須允許人道救援組織自由進入西藏，為在鎮壓中受傷的藏人提供緊急醫療援助。
活佛丹增德勒仁波切，在西藏是位德高望重、廣受好評的宗教領袖，為藏東牧民們，致力於發展社會醫療、教育和宗教機構，倡導環保，要求禁止破壞性的濫墾濫伐，並擔任漢藏之間的調解人。西藏示威者，海外人權組織和聯合國人權專家認為，丹增德勒仁波切一案具有嚴重的缺陷，並繼續支持直到他的獲釋，或至少得到公平的審判。
國際西藏郵報駐台北記者黃凱莉中文編譯
Members of the Tibetan Youth Congress held a strong protest against the Chinese government in New Delhi
New Delhi: 31st December 2009 - The members of Tibetan youth congress held a strong protest against the Chinese government to condemn the suppression of recent peaceful protest in Tibet's Nyaghchuka County. The protest started at 10 am with a prayer and a minute of silence to pay respect to those who sacrificed their life for the cause of Tibet. The protesters were wearing the Tibetan national flag and Tibetan Youth Council flag to protest against deteriorating human rights conditions inside Tibet. Most of the protesters were college students who came to attend the TYC Youth Leadership Workshop. We received very good coverage from local and international media.
Today, as the world celebrates the welcoming of the New Year 2010, we are very concerned about the continuing detention and deteriorating health of Tulku Tenzin Delek. After the hours of protest we submitted the memorandum to Indian Prime Minister and to Hu Jintao, through Ministry of Home Affairs, the Government of India.
Tibetan Youth Congress, on behalf of six million Tibetans, appeal to human rights groups and the international community to call on the Chinese government to exercise restraint, to respect the human rights of Tibetans and peacefully resolve the volatile situation in Nyagchuka County in Karze, Tibet by addressing the legitimate grievances of the local Tibetans.
Lhakpa Tsering made a short note in Tibetan regarding the importance of this protest and urged the United Nations to be more practical.
Just after the protest at Jantar Mantar, protesters went to protest at the UN Information office to urge the United Nations to follow up and fulfill the assurance to Tibetan Youth Congress, upon the demand of our 2004 New York Hunger Strike, to take up the case of Tulku Tenzin Delek with the Chinese Government for his immediate and unconditional release. Protesters also urged for the immediate release of Panchen Gedhun, Choekyi Nyima and all the political prisoners, and put pressure on the Chinese government to improve the Human Rights situation in Tibet. After the half an hour of protest outside the UN Information office, Tsultrim Dorjee (Information Secretary) and Lhakapa Tsering (Cultural Secretary) were called inside to submit the memorandum. Mr. Sharma, the Information Officer of UN Information Center, assured that they will forward this to UNHCHR and to the concerned department. Tsultrim Dorjee and Lhakpa Tsering briefed both the Tibetan and foreign media.
* Tibetan Youth Congress condemns China’s suppression of peaceful protests in Tibet’s Nyagchuka County
* Tibetan Youth Congress expresses deep concerns over the suspicious death of a Tibetan Nun
* Appeal to the United Nations, to follow up on the assurance expressed by the UN
Today, as the world celebrates the welcoming of the New Year 2010, we are very concerned about the continuing detention and deteriorating health of Tulku Tenzin Delek. After the hours of protest we submitted the memorandum to Indian Prime Minister and to Hu Jintao, through Ministry of Home Affairs, the Government of India.
Tibetan Youth Congress, on behalf of six million Tibetans, appeal to human rights groups and the international community to call on the Chinese government to exercise restraint, to respect the human rights of Tibetans and peacefully resolve the volatile situation in Nyagchuka County in Karze, Tibet by addressing the legitimate grievances of the local Tibetans.
Lhakpa Tsering made a short note in Tibetan regarding the importance of this protest and urged the United Nations to be more practical.
Just after the protest at Jantar Mantar, protesters went to protest at the UN Information office to urge the United Nations to follow up and fulfill the assurance to Tibetan Youth Congress, upon the demand of our 2004 New York Hunger Strike, to take up the case of Tulku Tenzin Delek with the Chinese Government for his immediate and unconditional release. Protesters also urged for the immediate release of Panchen Gedhun, Choekyi Nyima and all the political prisoners, and put pressure on the Chinese government to improve the Human Rights situation in Tibet. After the half an hour of protest outside the UN Information office, Tsultrim Dorjee (Information Secretary) and Lhakapa Tsering (Cultural Secretary) were called inside to submit the memorandum. Mr. Sharma, the Information Officer of UN Information Center, assured that they will forward this to UNHCHR and to the concerned department. Tsultrim Dorjee and Lhakpa Tsering briefed both the Tibetan and foreign media.
* Tibetan Youth Congress condemns China’s suppression of peaceful protests in Tibet’s Nyagchuka County
* Tibetan Youth Congress expresses deep concerns over the suspicious death of a Tibetan Nun
* Appeal to the United Nations, to follow up on the assurance expressed by the UN
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
西藏青年會世界人權日聲明稿(20091210)
Tibetan Youth Congress Statement on World Human Rights Day*
20091210
今天是世界人權日，我們都看到在西藏（圖博）的人權狀況正在快速的惡化，而中國對西藏的殖民統治，仍然是對世界人權宣言(Universal Declaration of Human Rights)所陳述之原則的一大挑戰。中國持續對西藏及東土耳其斯坦的維吾爾族人，執行文化滅種的政策，卻可以免罪；內蒙古跟東北九省的人民，也在其殖民佔領下，面對嚴酷的未來。
中國大量遷居至西藏的移民人口，邊緣化了西藏人，也剝奪了我們的公民權，讓我們變成自己國家中的弱勢少數。中國將以百萬計的中國人移入西藏，以完全邊緣化西藏人、好加強對西藏的統制，這已經造成西藏人國族認同的滅絕。對西藏天然資源日益加劇的開發，也威脅到西藏脆弱的環境。西藏的精神領袖、也是世界上所有佛教徒的宗教領袖--達賴喇嘛尊者，就正確的描述了西藏地區內西藏人的現狀：「人間煉獄」以及「一個被判處死刑的悠久文化與古老國家」。
自從聯合國在1948年通過國際人權宣言以來，已經超過六十年，但直至今日中國還是沒有簽署與批准任何重要的國際人權公約。雖然中國在對條約做了許多保留(reservation)的前提之下，簽署了公民與政治權利國際公約(International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights)，但也還沒批准這項公約。我們呼籲聯合國人權事務高級專員及國際社會，強力對中國施壓，要求中國簽署並批准各項與人權有關的聯合國國際公約。我們也樂見現任聯合國人權事務高級專員Navanethem Pillay女士在第十二屆聯合國人權委員會中所做的聲明，她在此聲明中表達了對西藏與鄰近區域近來事件的憂心，並敦促中國政府在執法時應尊重人權，並考量此類事件的潛在成因。我們敦促聯合國及各國領袖對中國施壓，要求完全撤銷「愛國再教育及嚴打活動」與在西藏實施的「第5號命令」。
美國總統歐巴馬在他於埃及、迦納、土耳其及聯合國的演說中，皆強烈表示他將捍衛全球人權。但是上個月在中國，當中國當局仍對人權議題展現出強烈敵意的時候，歐巴馬總統卻幾乎沒有提到中國對西藏的大規模人權侵害。更令人感到意外的是，在媒體簡報時，歐巴馬總統居然說「我們確知的是，在承認西藏為中華人民共和國之一部分的前提下，美國支持中國政府與達賴喇嘛之代表，於稍早前重新展開對話，以解決雙方可能有的任何憂慮與歧異。」沒有任何國家、或任何一個世界領袖，有權利重寫西藏的歷史。西藏議題不只關乎宗教自由，也不只關乎人權，更關乎一個面臨滅絕邊緣的悠久文明，關乎一個獨立的國家，卻自1949年10月7日起被中國武力佔領。
在國際人權日這一天，我們要讚頌那些
在西藏境內不肯屈降的西藏人，以及那些持續為了西藏的正義而奮戰的政治犯。那些在西藏境內，我們勇敢的兄弟們對中國統治持續的抵抗，是我們唯一的力量跟啟發，足以跨越所有有形的界線，碰觸到所有人心中深植的、對「有意義地存在著」的需求，並說出西藏境內六百萬西藏人的渴求與苦難。我們這些身在自由世界的西藏人，決心以流亡的方式繼續奮鬥、克服所有橫亙在前的挑戰。我們決心要鞏固我們流亡形式的民主體制，並再次宣示我們願意犧牲自身生命也要為西藏之獨立努力的承諾。
• 英文原文請上 http://www.tibetanyouthcongress.org/ ，中文由RTYC Taiwan翻譯
• TIBET一詞，中文譯做西藏，近年來台灣社會則漸漸以圖博代之。本文中不管西藏或圖博皆相通，指稱Tibet。
新聞連絡人：札西慈仁Tashi Tsering（藏青會台灣分會RTYC Taiwan主席）: 0910145117
20091210
今天是世界人權日，我們都看到在西藏（圖博）的人權狀況正在快速的惡化，而中國對西藏的殖民統治，仍然是對世界人權宣言(Universal Declaration of Human Rights)所陳述之原則的一大挑戰。中國持續對西藏及東土耳其斯坦的維吾爾族人，執行文化滅種的政策，卻可以免罪；內蒙古跟東北九省的人民，也在其殖民佔領下，面對嚴酷的未來。
中國大量遷居至西藏的移民人口，邊緣化了西藏人，也剝奪了我們的公民權，讓我們變成自己國家中的弱勢少數。中國將以百萬計的中國人移入西藏，以完全邊緣化西藏人、好加強對西藏的統制，這已經造成西藏人國族認同的滅絕。對西藏天然資源日益加劇的開發，也威脅到西藏脆弱的環境。西藏的精神領袖、也是世界上所有佛教徒的宗教領袖--達賴喇嘛尊者，就正確的描述了西藏地區內西藏人的現狀：「人間煉獄」以及「一個被判處死刑的悠久文化與古老國家」。
自從聯合國在1948年通過國際人權宣言以來，已經超過六十年，但直至今日中國還是沒有簽署與批准任何重要的國際人權公約。雖然中國在對條約做了許多保留(reservation)的前提之下，簽署了公民與政治權利國際公約(International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights)，但也還沒批准這項公約。我們呼籲聯合國人權事務高級專員及國際社會，強力對中國施壓，要求中國簽署並批准各項與人權有關的聯合國國際公約。我們也樂見現任聯合國人權事務高級專員Navanethem Pillay女士在第十二屆聯合國人權委員會中所做的聲明，她在此聲明中表達了對西藏與鄰近區域近來事件的憂心，並敦促中國政府在執法時應尊重人權，並考量此類事件的潛在成因。我們敦促聯合國及各國領袖對中國施壓，要求完全撤銷「愛國再教育及嚴打活動」與在西藏實施的「第5號命令」。
美國總統歐巴馬在他於埃及、迦納、土耳其及聯合國的演說中，皆強烈表示他將捍衛全球人權。但是上個月在中國，當中國當局仍對人權議題展現出強烈敵意的時候，歐巴馬總統卻幾乎沒有提到中國對西藏的大規模人權侵害。更令人感到意外的是，在媒體簡報時，歐巴馬總統居然說「我們確知的是，在承認西藏為中華人民共和國之一部分的前提下，美國支持中國政府與達賴喇嘛之代表，於稍早前重新展開對話，以解決雙方可能有的任何憂慮與歧異。」沒有任何國家、或任何一個世界領袖，有權利重寫西藏的歷史。西藏議題不只關乎宗教自由，也不只關乎人權，更關乎一個面臨滅絕邊緣的悠久文明，關乎一個獨立的國家，卻自1949年10月7日起被中國武力佔領。
在國際人權日這一天，我們要讚頌那些
在西藏境內不肯屈降的西藏人，以及那些持續為了西藏的正義而奮戰的政治犯。那些在西藏境內，我們勇敢的兄弟們對中國統治持續的抵抗，是我們唯一的力量跟啟發，足以跨越所有有形的界線，碰觸到所有人心中深植的、對「有意義地存在著」的需求，並說出西藏境內六百萬西藏人的渴求與苦難。我們這些身在自由世界的西藏人，決心以流亡的方式繼續奮鬥、克服所有橫亙在前的挑戰。我們決心要鞏固我們流亡形式的民主體制，並再次宣示我們願意犧牲自身生命也要為西藏之獨立努力的承諾。• 英文原文請上 http://www.tibetanyouthcongress.org/ ，中文由RTYC Taiwan翻譯
• TIBET一詞，中文譯做西藏，近年來台灣社會則漸漸以圖博代之。本文中不管西藏或圖博皆相通，指稱Tibet。
新聞連絡人：札西慈仁Tashi Tsering（藏青會台灣分會RTYC Taiwan主席）: 0910145117
Tibetan Youth Congress Statement on World Human Rights Day
Tibetan Youth Congress Statement on World Human Rights Day
Date: 10 December 2009
http://www.tibetanyouthcongress.org/
Today, as we all observe the Universal Human Rights Day, the human rights condition inside China in general and Tibet in particular are deteriorating and China's continued colonial occupation of Tibet remains the single largest challenge to the principles enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. China continues to carry out its policy of Cultural genocide with impunity as Tibetans, Uighurs of the East Turkistan, People of Southern Mongolia and Manchuria face a grim future under its colonial occupation.
The mass migration of Chinese settlers into Tibet has marginalized and disenfranchised Tibetans making us a minority in our own Country. China's transfer of millions of Chinese into Tibet to strengthen its occupation by completely marginalizing the Tibetans is leading to the extinction of the national identity of the Tibetan nation. The accelerated exploitation of Tibet's natural resources threatens Tibet's fragile environment. The leader of Tibet and International Buddhist leader, His Holiness the Dalai Lama has rightly termed the present conditions of Tibetans inside Tibet as “Hell on Earth” and “An ancient civilization and old Nation undergoing a death sentence”.
It has been over 60 years since UN adopted the Universal human rights declaration on 10 December 1948, but even today China has failed to sign and ratify some major international covenants. Although China has signed the International Covenant on Civil and Political rights with much reservations but it has still not ratified the covenant. We appeal the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and the International communities to seriously pressure China in signing and ratifying all the International covenants and instruments on Human Rights.
The US President Barack Obama has spoken forcefully about the importance of defending human rights globally in speeches in Egypt, Ghana, Turkey, and at the United Nations but in China where the government remains profoundly hostile to these concepts, he chose to speak softly on human rights and more surprisingly during the press briefing, Mr Obama stated “We did note that while we recognize that Tibet is part of the People’s Republic of China, the United States supports the early resumption of dialogue between the Chinese government and representatives of the Dalai Lama to resolve any concerns and differences that the two sides may have.” No Country or World leaders have any moral right to rewrite the history of Tibet and historicize their views on Tibet. The issue of Tibet is not just about religious freedom nor it is just about human rights but rather it is an issue of an ancient civilization which is facing complete wipe out, it is an issue of an Independent Nation which was forcefully occupied by China since 7 October 1949.
While we welcome the statement from Ms. Navanethem Pillay, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNCHR) at the 12th session of the Human Rights Council for expressing the concerns on the recent disturbances in the Xinjiang Autonomous Region and those previously in the Tibetan Autonomous Region and surrounding areas and also urging the Chinese authorities to respect human rights in upholding the law and encouraging them to reflect on the underlying causes of such incidents, which include discrimination and the failure to protect minority rights. We urge the UNCHR and World leaders to pressure China for the complete withdrawal of “Patriotic Re- education Campaigns”, “Strike Hard Campaigns”, and “Order number 5” from its implementation within the Tibetan regions of Tibet.
On this Human Rights day, we honor the never surrendering Tibetans inside Tibet and the political prisoners who continue to fight for our common goal. The constant defiance of Chinese rule by our brave brethrens inside Tibet is our only strength and inspiration that transcends all material bounds and touches the deeply rooted human need for a meaningful existence and articulates the aspirations and the grievances of the six million Tibetans inside Tibet. We who are in the free world resolve to continue our struggle from exile and overcome any challenges that lie ahead. We resolve to strengthen our democracy in exile and renew our commitment to struggle for the independence of Tibet even at the cost of one's life.
Date: 10 December 2009
http://www.tibetanyouthcongress.org/
Today, as we all observe the Universal Human Rights Day, the human rights condition inside China in general and Tibet in particular are deteriorating and China's continued colonial occupation of Tibet remains the single largest challenge to the principles enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. China continues to carry out its policy of Cultural genocide with impunity as Tibetans, Uighurs of the East Turkistan, People of Southern Mongolia and Manchuria face a grim future under its colonial occupation.
The mass migration of Chinese settlers into Tibet has marginalized and disenfranchised Tibetans making us a minority in our own Country. China's transfer of millions of Chinese into Tibet to strengthen its occupation by completely marginalizing the Tibetans is leading to the extinction of the national identity of the Tibetan nation. The accelerated exploitation of Tibet's natural resources threatens Tibet's fragile environment. The leader of Tibet and International Buddhist leader, His Holiness the Dalai Lama has rightly termed the present conditions of Tibetans inside Tibet as “Hell on Earth” and “An ancient civilization and old Nation undergoing a death sentence”.
It has been over 60 years since UN adopted the Universal human rights declaration on 10 December 1948, but even today China has failed to sign and ratify some major international covenants. Although China has signed the International Covenant on Civil and Political rights with much reservations but it has still not ratified the covenant. We appeal the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and the International communities to seriously pressure China in signing and ratifying all the International covenants and instruments on Human Rights.
The US President Barack Obama has spoken forcefully about the importance of defending human rights globally in speeches in Egypt, Ghana, Turkey, and at the United Nations but in China where the government remains profoundly hostile to these concepts, he chose to speak softly on human rights and more surprisingly during the press briefing, Mr Obama stated “We did note that while we recognize that Tibet is part of the People’s Republic of China, the United States supports the early resumption of dialogue between the Chinese government and representatives of the Dalai Lama to resolve any concerns and differences that the two sides may have.” No Country or World leaders have any moral right to rewrite the history of Tibet and historicize their views on Tibet. The issue of Tibet is not just about religious freedom nor it is just about human rights but rather it is an issue of an ancient civilization which is facing complete wipe out, it is an issue of an Independent Nation which was forcefully occupied by China since 7 October 1949.
While we welcome the statement from Ms. Navanethem Pillay, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNCHR) at the 12th session of the Human Rights Council for expressing the concerns on the recent disturbances in the Xinjiang Autonomous Region and those previously in the Tibetan Autonomous Region and surrounding areas and also urging the Chinese authorities to respect human rights in upholding the law and encouraging them to reflect on the underlying causes of such incidents, which include discrimination and the failure to protect minority rights. We urge the UNCHR and World leaders to pressure China for the complete withdrawal of “Patriotic Re- education Campaigns”, “Strike Hard Campaigns”, and “Order number 5” from its implementation within the Tibetan regions of Tibet.
On this Human Rights day, we honor the never surrendering Tibetans inside Tibet and the political prisoners who continue to fight for our common goal. The constant defiance of Chinese rule by our brave brethrens inside Tibet is our only strength and inspiration that transcends all material bounds and touches the deeply rooted human need for a meaningful existence and articulates the aspirations and the grievances of the six million Tibetans inside Tibet. We who are in the free world resolve to continue our struggle from exile and overcome any challenges that lie ahead. We resolve to strengthen our democracy in exile and renew our commitment to struggle for the independence of Tibet even at the cost of one's life.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
流亡西藏大學生向印度民眾介紹西藏獨立史
【挪威西藏之聲11月16日報導】在印度首都新德裡就讀的西藏大學生從今天（16日）開始，在首都新德裡的拉牟珈(Ramjas)學院中舉行西藏文化節活動，以此向世人介紹西藏獨立的歷史事實。
這次為期四天的西藏文化節活動於今天下午當地時間1點鐘正式開幕，主要嘉賓西藏人民議會議員阿賈亞·益西平措為首的數百人出席了今天的開幕儀式。
就舉行西藏文化節活動的目的方面，新德裡地方西藏青年會會長索朗多傑向本台介紹說，許多印度學生和民眾，對西藏的了解還不太深，因此通過舉辦這一活動，向他們介紹西藏是一個有著燦爛文化的國家，是一個獨立國家的歷史事實。
在為期四天的活動上，主辦單位新德裡西藏大學生協會方面，就目前“中共監獄中的西藏政治犯狀況”，“青年與西藏自由斗爭”，“印度、西藏和中國三國關系”，“西藏環境及其對印度的影響”等不同主題上，邀請專家、學者進行講座。此外，主辦單位方面，每天都播放反映當今西藏問題的紀實影片。
2009年西藏文化節今天下午開幕後，當地西藏大學生向首都新德裡的印度大學生和民眾，奉獻了西藏傳統的歌舞節目。隨後，應邀學者就“西藏自由斗爭的未來前景”為主題進行了講座。
此外，上周六（14日）印度第一任總理尼赫魯生日當天，流亡西藏大學生在印度古吉拉特邦巴羅達大學舉行了感謝印度活動。
巴羅達地方西藏青年會秘書長丹增讓卓今天接受本台采訪時介紹說，當天100名左右的當地西藏大學生在巴羅達大學中，展覽了反映過去50年裡印度西藏難民在教育、衛生、宗教文化等方面發展的圖片，以此感謝過去半個世紀中，印度政府和人民對西藏難民在各方面給予的援助。
他表示，當天巴羅達大學領導和教授應邀出席活動，發表了講話，而且學校領導和印度大學生還通過幫助他們打掃校園等給予了很大的支持。
這次為期四天的西藏文化節活動於今天下午當地時間1點鐘正式開幕，主要嘉賓西藏人民議會議員阿賈亞·益西平措為首的數百人出席了今天的開幕儀式。
就舉行西藏文化節活動的目的方面，新德裡地方西藏青年會會長索朗多傑向本台介紹說，許多印度學生和民眾，對西藏的了解還不太深，因此通過舉辦這一活動，向他們介紹西藏是一個有著燦爛文化的國家，是一個獨立國家的歷史事實。
在為期四天的活動上，主辦單位新德裡西藏大學生協會方面，就目前“中共監獄中的西藏政治犯狀況”，“青年與西藏自由斗爭”，“印度、西藏和中國三國關系”，“西藏環境及其對印度的影響”等不同主題上，邀請專家、學者進行講座。此外，主辦單位方面，每天都播放反映當今西藏問題的紀實影片。
2009年西藏文化節今天下午開幕後，當地西藏大學生向首都新德裡的印度大學生和民眾，奉獻了西藏傳統的歌舞節目。隨後，應邀學者就“西藏自由斗爭的未來前景”為主題進行了講座。
此外，上周六（14日）印度第一任總理尼赫魯生日當天，流亡西藏大學生在印度古吉拉特邦巴羅達大學舉行了感謝印度活動。
巴羅達地方西藏青年會秘書長丹增讓卓今天接受本台采訪時介紹說，當天100名左右的當地西藏大學生在巴羅達大學中，展覽了反映過去50年裡印度西藏難民在教育、衛生、宗教文化等方面發展的圖片，以此感謝過去半個世紀中，印度政府和人民對西藏難民在各方面給予的援助。
他表示，當天巴羅達大學領導和教授應邀出席活動，發表了講話，而且學校領導和印度大學生還通過幫助他們打掃校園等給予了很大的支持。
Thursday, October 29, 2009
歐洲議會被要求就處決藏人召開緊急會議
【挪威西藏之聲10月28日報導】歐洲議會支持西藏組織強烈譴責中共當局近期處決4名參與去年反中共統治西藏示威活動藏人，并要求歐洲議會就此事件召開緊急會議。
歐洲議會議員、歐洲議會西藏問題協調小組主席托馬斯·曼表示，他們要求中國政府就4名示威藏人執行槍決的問題上做出詳細解釋，并指出，如果中國政府這次對4名藏人秘密執行槍決與之前承諾改善人權的奧運會相提并論，那更是令人無法想象的舉動。
托馬斯·曼說，他們將要求歐洲議會就中共政府處決藏人的這一問題上召開緊急會議，并就此制定一項決議案。
此外，美國紐約和新澤西地區的流亡藏人昨天（27日）在紐約聯合國總部和中共使館前，舉行大規模示威活動，抗議中共當局槍決4名西藏示威者。
紐約與新澤西地方西藏青年會宣傳負責人丹增德吉向本台介紹說，40多名流亡藏人和支持西藏人士抬著寫有被槍決的西藏示威者名字的4個棺材，從昨天當地時間上午12點到下午4點間在紐約聯合國總部舉行了抗議活動，隨後前往當地中共使館前，高呼“停止屠殺藏人”等口號進行示威，當晚還舉行了燭光游行活動。
此外，位於美國洛杉磯的數十名藏人、漢人和西方人士，也於本周一手持抗議橫幅和西藏國旗，在當地中共使館前舉行了大型抗議活動。
另據大紀元報道，西藏人民議會部分議員和中國知名民運人士參加了在洛杉磯舉行的示威游行活動。中國著名的民運人士魏京生表示，所謂3·14是中共的陰謀，他們挑動、操縱，甚至派人出去煽風點火，從而有藉口鎮壓藏人的和平游行。
魏京生說，“這是一個政治事件，真正的暴徒是中共。他們殺害這四個人，實質上是為了威嚇老百姓，是官方恐怖主義行為，匪徒一樣的暴行，所以我們當然要來抗議。”
在印度南部，300多名流亡藏人昨天（27日）聚集在麥索城市，對中共外交部長楊潔篪到訪展開大規模抗議活動。活動主辦者之一貝拉國比地方西藏婦女會會長卓瑪央金表示，他們強烈抗議中共政府近期槍決4名西藏示威者，同時也明確歷史上從未有過所謂印度和中國的邊界，因此沒有解決西藏問題，就沒有資格舉行所謂的印中邊界會談，也不會談出結果來。
此外，班加羅爾地方西藏青年會成員巴桑向本台表示，昨天因抗議中共外長而遭捕的14名流亡藏人，於當晚9點30分鐘左右被釋放。
歐洲議會議員、歐洲議會西藏問題協調小組主席托馬斯·曼表示，他們要求中國政府就4名示威藏人執行槍決的問題上做出詳細解釋，并指出，如果中國政府這次對4名藏人秘密執行槍決與之前承諾改善人權的奧運會相提并論，那更是令人無法想象的舉動。
托馬斯·曼說，他們將要求歐洲議會就中共政府處決藏人的這一問題上召開緊急會議，并就此制定一項決議案。
此外，美國紐約和新澤西地區的流亡藏人昨天（27日）在紐約聯合國總部和中共使館前，舉行大規模示威活動，抗議中共當局槍決4名西藏示威者。
紐約與新澤西地方西藏青年會宣傳負責人丹增德吉向本台介紹說，40多名流亡藏人和支持西藏人士抬著寫有被槍決的西藏示威者名字的4個棺材，從昨天當地時間上午12點到下午4點間在紐約聯合國總部舉行了抗議活動，隨後前往當地中共使館前，高呼“停止屠殺藏人”等口號進行示威，當晚還舉行了燭光游行活動。
此外，位於美國洛杉磯的數十名藏人、漢人和西方人士，也於本周一手持抗議橫幅和西藏國旗，在當地中共使館前舉行了大型抗議活動。
另據大紀元報道，西藏人民議會部分議員和中國知名民運人士參加了在洛杉磯舉行的示威游行活動。中國著名的民運人士魏京生表示，所謂3·14是中共的陰謀，他們挑動、操縱，甚至派人出去煽風點火，從而有藉口鎮壓藏人的和平游行。
魏京生說，“這是一個政治事件，真正的暴徒是中共。他們殺害這四個人，實質上是為了威嚇老百姓，是官方恐怖主義行為，匪徒一樣的暴行，所以我們當然要來抗議。”
在印度南部，300多名流亡藏人昨天（27日）聚集在麥索城市，對中共外交部長楊潔篪到訪展開大規模抗議活動。活動主辦者之一貝拉國比地方西藏婦女會會長卓瑪央金表示，他們強烈抗議中共政府近期槍決4名西藏示威者，同時也明確歷史上從未有過所謂印度和中國的邊界，因此沒有解決西藏問題，就沒有資格舉行所謂的印中邊界會談，也不會談出結果來。
此外，班加羅爾地方西藏青年會成員巴桑向本台表示，昨天因抗議中共外長而遭捕的14名流亡藏人，於當晚9點30分鐘左右被釋放。
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
達蘭薩拉藏人絕食抗議中共槍決藏人
達蘭薩拉藏人絕食抗議中共槍決藏人
【挪威西藏之聲10月26日報導】中共當局於本月20日槍決4名參與去年西藏抗議活動的藏人後，遭到了境外流亡藏人和國際社會的譴責。達蘭薩拉流亡藏人昨天（25日）舉行絕食活動，強烈抗議中共當局屠殺示威藏人。
由達蘭薩拉地方西藏青年會組織，約40名流亡藏人從當地時間早上6點到晚上6點間，舉行絕食活動，強烈抗議中共屠殺藏人。此外，從下午1點到4點半間，當地藏人通過點燃酥油燈，舉行法會，為被槍決的4名示威藏人進行了祈禱。
活動主辦單位昨天還向民眾和外國游客征集簽名，并指出，他們將把所征集到簽名信，呈交給即將訪問中國的美國總統、聯合國人權理事會和歐盟，呼吁公開譴責中國政府這次秘密對藏人執行死刑的問題，并敦促中共無條件釋放仍然被關押的所有西藏政治犯。
結束絕食和法會活動後，達蘭薩拉流亡藏人在晚間還舉行了燭光游行活動。西藏人權與民主促進中心助理負責人江白穆朗在集會上向民眾發言時，高度贊揚了達蘭薩拉藏人為境內藏人舉行的營救活動。他說，為西藏民族的利益而犧牲的境內藏人，點燃酥油燈，舉行祈福法會時，他們的家屬會感到安慰。
他表示，從這次4名藏人被槍決事件再次說明，近來中共通過制訂人權行動計劃，聲稱慎重執行死刑、改善人權等承諾都是欺騙世人的謊言，并強調被處死的4人當中叫彭吉的示威者很可能是從原來的死緩，直接被處死，要是如此，那更是無法無天的行徑。
江白穆朗還表示，這次中共政府對4名藏人的槍決是在極為秘密當中進行，連中共官員當中知道這件事情的人也是極為少數，這說明盡管他們宣稱西藏人民過得很幸福，但是因為境內藏人的勇氣，中國政府非常恐懼西藏的局勢。他還說，盡管中國政府一貫聲稱不允許外國干涉中國內政，但是中共還是有疑慮，不敢向國際社會公布屠殺藏人的事件。
參加絕食抗議的一名僧人在接受本台采訪時表示，他記得小時候，中共當局在他的家鄉西藏阿壩地區經常把藏人游街示眾，然後進行槍決，因此，他的思想從小被中共的殺人本性所麻木，這次聽到藏人被槍決的消息時，只覺得遺憾，而并不感到驚訝。
另一名西藏婦女則表示，她個人也是一名前政治犯，這次聽到藏人被殺事件後，感到很難過，但是回想起自己曾在中共監獄中遭受過非人虐待的經歷時，又覺得與長年累月遭受折磨虐待相比，早點被槍決也許算是件好事。
另一名叫丹增貢色的年輕藏人表示，藏人本來人口很少，深深熱愛本民族的愛國者被這樣屠殺，心裡感到很難過。
她還說，當今中國在國際上是一個急速發展的大國，但是出現這樣的屠殺事件，而沒有人權可言時，覺得這不能算什麼發展，他們應該感到恥辱。
另據大紀元報道，在加拿大，流亡藏人和支持西藏人士，昨天星期天下午，手持被屠殺藏人的照片，聚集在多倫多中共領事館前，強烈抗議中共屠殺西藏示威者。他們還念誦經文為被槍決的藏人進行祈禱。
加拿大自由西藏學生組織全國負責人丹增旺崗（Tenzin Wangkhang）說：“我們敦促加拿大外長立即以最強有力的言辭，譴責這一踐踏正義的事件，我們也呼吁中國政府，不要通過處決任何西藏人來強加人們的憤怒。”
另據媒體報道，近期對西藏進行訪問的英國國會議員伊凡·劉易斯（ivaan lewis）也譴責中國政府槍決西藏示威者，并要求中共對其他被捕的示威藏人進行審判時要謹慎對待，不要輕易判處死刑。
【挪威西藏之聲10月26日報導】中共當局於本月20日槍決4名參與去年西藏抗議活動的藏人後，遭到了境外流亡藏人和國際社會的譴責。達蘭薩拉流亡藏人昨天（25日）舉行絕食活動，強烈抗議中共當局屠殺示威藏人。
由達蘭薩拉地方西藏青年會組織，約40名流亡藏人從當地時間早上6點到晚上6點間，舉行絕食活動，強烈抗議中共屠殺藏人。此外，從下午1點到4點半間，當地藏人通過點燃酥油燈，舉行法會，為被槍決的4名示威藏人進行了祈禱。
活動主辦單位昨天還向民眾和外國游客征集簽名，并指出，他們將把所征集到簽名信，呈交給即將訪問中國的美國總統、聯合國人權理事會和歐盟，呼吁公開譴責中國政府這次秘密對藏人執行死刑的問題，并敦促中共無條件釋放仍然被關押的所有西藏政治犯。
結束絕食和法會活動後，達蘭薩拉流亡藏人在晚間還舉行了燭光游行活動。西藏人權與民主促進中心助理負責人江白穆朗在集會上向民眾發言時，高度贊揚了達蘭薩拉藏人為境內藏人舉行的營救活動。他說，為西藏民族的利益而犧牲的境內藏人，點燃酥油燈，舉行祈福法會時，他們的家屬會感到安慰。
他表示，從這次4名藏人被槍決事件再次說明，近來中共通過制訂人權行動計劃，聲稱慎重執行死刑、改善人權等承諾都是欺騙世人的謊言，并強調被處死的4人當中叫彭吉的示威者很可能是從原來的死緩，直接被處死，要是如此，那更是無法無天的行徑。
江白穆朗還表示，這次中共政府對4名藏人的槍決是在極為秘密當中進行，連中共官員當中知道這件事情的人也是極為少數，這說明盡管他們宣稱西藏人民過得很幸福，但是因為境內藏人的勇氣，中國政府非常恐懼西藏的局勢。他還說，盡管中國政府一貫聲稱不允許外國干涉中國內政，但是中共還是有疑慮，不敢向國際社會公布屠殺藏人的事件。
參加絕食抗議的一名僧人在接受本台采訪時表示，他記得小時候，中共當局在他的家鄉西藏阿壩地區經常把藏人游街示眾，然後進行槍決，因此，他的思想從小被中共的殺人本性所麻木，這次聽到藏人被槍決的消息時，只覺得遺憾，而并不感到驚訝。
另一名西藏婦女則表示，她個人也是一名前政治犯，這次聽到藏人被殺事件後，感到很難過，但是回想起自己曾在中共監獄中遭受過非人虐待的經歷時，又覺得與長年累月遭受折磨虐待相比，早點被槍決也許算是件好事。
另一名叫丹增貢色的年輕藏人表示，藏人本來人口很少，深深熱愛本民族的愛國者被這樣屠殺，心裡感到很難過。
她還說，當今中國在國際上是一個急速發展的大國，但是出現這樣的屠殺事件，而沒有人權可言時，覺得這不能算什麼發展，他們應該感到恥辱。
另據大紀元報道，在加拿大，流亡藏人和支持西藏人士，昨天星期天下午，手持被屠殺藏人的照片，聚集在多倫多中共領事館前，強烈抗議中共屠殺西藏示威者。他們還念誦經文為被槍決的藏人進行祈禱。
加拿大自由西藏學生組織全國負責人丹增旺崗（Tenzin Wangkhang）說：“我們敦促加拿大外長立即以最強有力的言辭，譴責這一踐踏正義的事件，我們也呼吁中國政府，不要通過處決任何西藏人來強加人們的憤怒。”
另據媒體報道，近期對西藏進行訪問的英國國會議員伊凡·劉易斯（ivaan lewis）也譴責中國政府槍決西藏示威者，并要求中共對其他被捕的示威藏人進行審判時要謹慎對待，不要輕易判處死刑。
Tibetan Youth Congress marks 40th founding anniversary
Tibetan Youth Congress marks 40th founding anniversary
Phayul [Thursday, October 08, 2009 19:35]
By Phurbu Thinley
Dharamsala, Oct 8: Pro-independence Tibetan Youth Congress on Wednesday marked its 40th founding anniversary by reaffirming its goal of restoring Tibet’s lost independence.
Tibetan Youth Congress marks 40th Founding Anniversary
Members of Tibetan Youth Congress and hundreds of supporters gathered at the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA) compound to observe an elaborate ceremonial event that began with Tibetan national anthem and a minute-long silence observed in memory of Tibetan martyrs.
“We are gathered here today to mark the 40th founding anniversary of the Tibetan Youth Congress since it was first formed on 7 October, 1970, with the sole objective of restoring Tibet’s lost independence from the repressive Chinese communist rule,” said Mr Tsewang Rigzin, President of the TYC, in his opening statement.
Describing Tibetan Youth Congress as the largest non-governmental organization in the exile Tibetan community, Tsewang said the organization remained more determined than ever to achieve its founding goal of freeing Tibet from Chinese rule and pledged to carry out series of relevant social, educational and political activities to further its goals.
Reading from a prepared text statement in Tibetan, Tsewang also appealed both members and general Tibetan populace, both in and outside Tibet, to render unyielding support to the organisation and stand united in the Tibetan freedom struggle.
The organization, while respecting the Dalai Lama’s leadership role in the Tibetan freedom struggle, does not, however, approve the “middle-way approach” seeking “real and meaningful autonomy” for Tibet as advocated by the exiled Tibetan Leader and the Tibetan Government-in-Exile based in Dharamsala in resolving the Tibet issue.
Deputy Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament in exile Dolma Gyari was the chief guest of the anniversary function.
Dolma said Tibetans must draw inspiration from the Indian freedom movement to put a common front to overcome the challenges faced by the Tibetan freedom movement.
“Whether we follow the middle-way approach or seek complete independence to resolve the issue of Tibet, we must not miss the fact that Chinese communist government is the real and common enemy we are facing,” said Dolma. "In a situation like this, we must not allow our ideological conflict come in the way of our freedom struggle. If we remain preoccupied with our ideological stance and create conflict within ourselves it will only contribute division in the Tibetan community and not towards our freedom struggle," she added.
Urging Tibetans to maintain a strong sense of unity, Dolma went on to insist various Tibetan NGOs in exile, particularly TYC, to find a way and make efforts to connect Tibetans in and outside of Tibet, which she said would benefit greatly to the Tibetan freedom struggle in the long run.
“Indomitable spirit of Tibetans inside Tibet is the strength of the Tibetan resistance against Chinese rule and we in the exile community must work to keep that spirit alive,” she said.
During the function, the outgoing and the new executive member of the Regional TYC of Dharamsala were felicitated with Tibetan ceremonial scarves (Khata).
The Tibetan Youth Congress, which claims some 35,000 registered members under its 85 regional chapters in 12 countries around the world, has organized some of the most dramatic “Free Tibet” protests over the years, often targeting Chinese embassies and consulates in different parts of the world.
Irked by the organisation’s regular protest campaigns around the world, China has lately, especially after the massive 2008 unrest in Tibet, tried to denounce the Tibetan pro-independence group by condemning it as a "violent terrorist" outfits and equating them with Al-Qaeda.
The youth organisation refutes the allegations as being baseless and unfounded, and discards it as being part of regular Chinese propaganda.
Tibet was forcefully occupied by China after Communist Chinese troops marched into Tibet in late 1949.
Tibetan spiritual and political leader, the Dalai Lama fled Tibet in 1959 amidst a mass Tibetan uprising on 10 March in Lhasa against Communist China's continuing presence in Tibet.
Phayul [Thursday, October 08, 2009 19:35]
By Phurbu Thinley
Dharamsala, Oct 8: Pro-independence Tibetan Youth Congress on Wednesday marked its 40th founding anniversary by reaffirming its goal of restoring Tibet’s lost independence.
Tibetan Youth Congress marks 40th Founding Anniversary
Members of Tibetan Youth Congress and hundreds of supporters gathered at the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA) compound to observe an elaborate ceremonial event that began with Tibetan national anthem and a minute-long silence observed in memory of Tibetan martyrs.
“We are gathered here today to mark the 40th founding anniversary of the Tibetan Youth Congress since it was first formed on 7 October, 1970, with the sole objective of restoring Tibet’s lost independence from the repressive Chinese communist rule,” said Mr Tsewang Rigzin, President of the TYC, in his opening statement.
Describing Tibetan Youth Congress as the largest non-governmental organization in the exile Tibetan community, Tsewang said the organization remained more determined than ever to achieve its founding goal of freeing Tibet from Chinese rule and pledged to carry out series of relevant social, educational and political activities to further its goals.
Reading from a prepared text statement in Tibetan, Tsewang also appealed both members and general Tibetan populace, both in and outside Tibet, to render unyielding support to the organisation and stand united in the Tibetan freedom struggle.
The organization, while respecting the Dalai Lama’s leadership role in the Tibetan freedom struggle, does not, however, approve the “middle-way approach” seeking “real and meaningful autonomy” for Tibet as advocated by the exiled Tibetan Leader and the Tibetan Government-in-Exile based in Dharamsala in resolving the Tibet issue.
Deputy Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament in exile Dolma Gyari was the chief guest of the anniversary function.
Dolma said Tibetans must draw inspiration from the Indian freedom movement to put a common front to overcome the challenges faced by the Tibetan freedom movement.
“Whether we follow the middle-way approach or seek complete independence to resolve the issue of Tibet, we must not miss the fact that Chinese communist government is the real and common enemy we are facing,” said Dolma. "In a situation like this, we must not allow our ideological conflict come in the way of our freedom struggle. If we remain preoccupied with our ideological stance and create conflict within ourselves it will only contribute division in the Tibetan community and not towards our freedom struggle," she added.
Urging Tibetans to maintain a strong sense of unity, Dolma went on to insist various Tibetan NGOs in exile, particularly TYC, to find a way and make efforts to connect Tibetans in and outside of Tibet, which she said would benefit greatly to the Tibetan freedom struggle in the long run.
“Indomitable spirit of Tibetans inside Tibet is the strength of the Tibetan resistance against Chinese rule and we in the exile community must work to keep that spirit alive,” she said.
During the function, the outgoing and the new executive member of the Regional TYC of Dharamsala were felicitated with Tibetan ceremonial scarves (Khata).
The Tibetan Youth Congress, which claims some 35,000 registered members under its 85 regional chapters in 12 countries around the world, has organized some of the most dramatic “Free Tibet” protests over the years, often targeting Chinese embassies and consulates in different parts of the world.
Irked by the organisation’s regular protest campaigns around the world, China has lately, especially after the massive 2008 unrest in Tibet, tried to denounce the Tibetan pro-independence group by condemning it as a "violent terrorist" outfits and equating them with Al-Qaeda.
The youth organisation refutes the allegations as being baseless and unfounded, and discards it as being part of regular Chinese propaganda.
Tibet was forcefully occupied by China after Communist Chinese troops marched into Tibet in late 1949.
Tibetan spiritual and political leader, the Dalai Lama fled Tibet in 1959 amidst a mass Tibetan uprising on 10 March in Lhasa against Communist China's continuing presence in Tibet.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
21 Tibetans detained for protest outside Chinese Embassy
[New Delhi: October 1, 2009]
21 Tibetan Youth Congress activists were arrested for protesting at the Chinese Embassy in New Delhi. The protesters wearing black head bands and carrying Tibetan national flags attempted to scale the walls of the Chinese Embassy to protest against China’s illegal occupation of Tibet and the deteriorating human rights conditions inside Tibet.
TYC condemned the celebration of 60 years of Communist rule recognizing the spectacle as a celebration of 60 years of violence, lies and oppression committed against the people of Tibet. Describing the national celebration inside China as a propaganda tool to boost and glorify the degenerating image of the Communist Party of China, TYC appealed to the world to not allow China’s economic and military might to trump human rights and international law.
The protest started at 9:30am to coincide with the "National day parade" taking place in Beijing to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Communist rule. The forceful protest near the Chinese Embassy lasted for about 20 minute before a large number of police arrived at the protest site and forcefully arrested them. The protesters called for China to "quit Tibet" and raised slogans like "Down with Chinese rule.""China makes progress by committing atrocities on an innocent people," one demonstrator said. "Millions of Tibetans are suffering in Tibet under the Chinese."
All 20 male and 1 female activists have been detained at the Chanakyapuri Police Station. They have been registered under CRPC107/151. After the detention of the protesters, TYC Vice-president met with the ACP of the Chanakyapuri Police Station and DCP of the Parliament Street Police Station to check on the conditions of the protesters and the cases they were being registered under. Among the 21 members today were members of RTYC Dharamshala, Dalahousie, Poanta Sahib, Herbertpur, Dekyiling and Rajpur.
In New Delhi, TYC Vice-president also submitted memorandums to the Prime Minister of India’s office, the United Nation’s Secretary General through UN Information Centre and to the Chinese Government through the Chinese Embassy.
A joint protest was also held at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi by Tibetans and Tibet supporters including Bharat Tibet Sahyog Manch. TYC Information Secretary Tsultrim Dorjee addressed the protesters and read the TYC press statement. In Dharamshala, TYC Centrex President addressed the protesters gathered in Dharamshala at a joint protest organized by RTYC Dharamshala with other organizations.
All the 21 protestors were released in the evening today, and a felicitation for the protestors release was held at a public reception in Majni-ka-tilla, Tibetan Camp. More than 200 Tibetans gathered for the public reception in Majnu ka tilla and regional associations offered scarfs to all the activists. TYC Centrex Vice President Mr. Dhondup Dorjee addressed the gathering about the significance and purpose of the campaign. He stated, "China’s 60th anniversary celebration of the founding of People’s Republic of China, is a celebration for the Communist party and not for the common people of China."
21 Tibetan Youth Congress activists were arrested for protesting at the Chinese Embassy in New Delhi. The protesters wearing black head bands and carrying Tibetan national flags attempted to scale the walls of the Chinese Embassy to protest against China’s illegal occupation of Tibet and the deteriorating human rights conditions inside Tibet.
TYC condemned the celebration of 60 years of Communist rule recognizing the spectacle as a celebration of 60 years of violence, lies and oppression committed against the people of Tibet. Describing the national celebration inside China as a propaganda tool to boost and glorify the degenerating image of the Communist Party of China, TYC appealed to the world to not allow China’s economic and military might to trump human rights and international law.
The protest started at 9:30am to coincide with the "National day parade" taking place in Beijing to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Communist rule. The forceful protest near the Chinese Embassy lasted for about 20 minute before a large number of police arrived at the protest site and forcefully arrested them. The protesters called for China to "quit Tibet" and raised slogans like "Down with Chinese rule.""China makes progress by committing atrocities on an innocent people," one demonstrator said. "Millions of Tibetans are suffering in Tibet under the Chinese."
All 20 male and 1 female activists have been detained at the Chanakyapuri Police Station. They have been registered under CRPC107/151. After the detention of the protesters, TYC Vice-president met with the ACP of the Chanakyapuri Police Station and DCP of the Parliament Street Police Station to check on the conditions of the protesters and the cases they were being registered under. Among the 21 members today were members of RTYC Dharamshala, Dalahousie, Poanta Sahib, Herbertpur, Dekyiling and Rajpur.
In New Delhi, TYC Vice-president also submitted memorandums to the Prime Minister of India’s office, the United Nation’s Secretary General through UN Information Centre and to the Chinese Government through the Chinese Embassy.
A joint protest was also held at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi by Tibetans and Tibet supporters including Bharat Tibet Sahyog Manch. TYC Information Secretary Tsultrim Dorjee addressed the protesters and read the TYC press statement. In Dharamshala, TYC Centrex President addressed the protesters gathered in Dharamshala at a joint protest organized by RTYC Dharamshala with other organizations.
All the 21 protestors were released in the evening today, and a felicitation for the protestors release was held at a public reception in Majni-ka-tilla, Tibetan Camp. More than 200 Tibetans gathered for the public reception in Majnu ka tilla and regional associations offered scarfs to all the activists. TYC Centrex Vice President Mr. Dhondup Dorjee addressed the gathering about the significance and purpose of the campaign. He stated, "China’s 60th anniversary celebration of the founding of People’s Republic of China, is a celebration for the Communist party and not for the common people of China."
Friday, October 2, 2009
Tibetan activists held for protests outside Chinese Embassy
Phayul[Thursday, October 01, 2009 18:13]
By Phurbu Thinley
Dharamsala, Oct 1: Indian Police on Thursday arrested more than 20 Tibetans when they tried to swarm the Chinese embassy in New Delhi.
The demonstrations came as China celebrated the 60-year anniversary of communist rule with a massive military parade in Beijing.
"The 21 Tibetan men were arrested around 9.30 am. They were attempting to jump the wall of the embassy and were taken into custody," IANS reported a senior police official as saying.
The protest was reportedly organized by the pro-independence group Tibetan Youth Congress, the largest non-governmental organization in the exile Tibetan community.
The protestors carrying black flags and draped in Tibetan national flag assembled in front of the Chinese Embassy in the high-security Chanakyapuri area to lodge their protest against Chinese rule in Tibet. The activists later attempted to enter the premises of the Chinese embassy when they were arrested by police.
"They have made their country rich by sucking people's blood. They do not follow the path of truth. They kill our people and make their country rich,” another media reported quoted a protestor as saying.
"They (Chinese) are showing their power to the entire country. They are even trying to attack India. We Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC) cannot sit quite. India is like our guide and we can even lay down our lives for it,” another protestor said.
Led by four other major Tibetans organizations, similar noisy street protests by hundreds of Tibetans and their supporters were also carried out in Dharamsala, the seat of the Tibet’s Government in exile in northern India.
Under the protest banner “60 years of Tyranny”, the exile Tibetan NGOs marked the occasion to call for democracy in China and other colonized regions by bringing to an end to the “repressive Chinese Communist regime”.
The protesters claimed that life in Tibet remains a day-to-day struggle to protect their culture and livelihood from Chinese tyranny.
“The exile Tibetan NGOs, in deepest solidarity with the people of China, Tibet and East Turkestan stand united in opposition to the tyrannical rule of the Chinese Government,” said a joint statement issued to day by Tibetan Women’s Association, Gu-Chu-Sum Movement of Tibet, National Democratic Party of Tibet and Students for a Free Tibet, India.
“Despite much change and economic progress in China in the last 60 years, the people of China live under the abject deprivation of the basic human rights that,” it added.
“Today the Communist Chinese regime is celebrating 60th anniversary of its founding and we are gathered here to protest the 60 years of brutal occupation and oppression of Tibet and the Tibetan people,” Tibetan Youth Congress President Mr Tsewang Rigzin told a protest gathering in Dharamsala.
“This celebration in Beijing today is an insult to injury and to hide the crimes they have committed on the people of Tibet, Inner Mongolia, East Turkestan and China,” he added.
A candle light vigil has been planned to be carried out later in the evening here.
This year also marks 50 years in exile for Tibetans since China took complete control over Tibet following a failed uprising against China in 1959. Tibetan exiles have pledged to make 2009 an action year for Tibet by organizing series of protests.
By Phurbu Thinley
Dharamsala, Oct 1: Indian Police on Thursday arrested more than 20 Tibetans when they tried to swarm the Chinese embassy in New Delhi.
The demonstrations came as China celebrated the 60-year anniversary of communist rule with a massive military parade in Beijing.
"The 21 Tibetan men were arrested around 9.30 am. They were attempting to jump the wall of the embassy and were taken into custody," IANS reported a senior police official as saying.
The protest was reportedly organized by the pro-independence group Tibetan Youth Congress, the largest non-governmental organization in the exile Tibetan community.
The protestors carrying black flags and draped in Tibetan national flag assembled in front of the Chinese Embassy in the high-security Chanakyapuri area to lodge their protest against Chinese rule in Tibet. The activists later attempted to enter the premises of the Chinese embassy when they were arrested by police.
"They have made their country rich by sucking people's blood. They do not follow the path of truth. They kill our people and make their country rich,” another media reported quoted a protestor as saying.
"They (Chinese) are showing their power to the entire country. They are even trying to attack India. We Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC) cannot sit quite. India is like our guide and we can even lay down our lives for it,” another protestor said.
Led by four other major Tibetans organizations, similar noisy street protests by hundreds of Tibetans and their supporters were also carried out in Dharamsala, the seat of the Tibet’s Government in exile in northern India.
Under the protest banner “60 years of Tyranny”, the exile Tibetan NGOs marked the occasion to call for democracy in China and other colonized regions by bringing to an end to the “repressive Chinese Communist regime”.
The protesters claimed that life in Tibet remains a day-to-day struggle to protect their culture and livelihood from Chinese tyranny.
“The exile Tibetan NGOs, in deepest solidarity with the people of China, Tibet and East Turkestan stand united in opposition to the tyrannical rule of the Chinese Government,” said a joint statement issued to day by Tibetan Women’s Association, Gu-Chu-Sum Movement of Tibet, National Democratic Party of Tibet and Students for a Free Tibet, India.
“Despite much change and economic progress in China in the last 60 years, the people of China live under the abject deprivation of the basic human rights that,” it added.
“Today the Communist Chinese regime is celebrating 60th anniversary of its founding and we are gathered here to protest the 60 years of brutal occupation and oppression of Tibet and the Tibetan people,” Tibetan Youth Congress President Mr Tsewang Rigzin told a protest gathering in Dharamsala.
“This celebration in Beijing today is an insult to injury and to hide the crimes they have committed on the people of Tibet, Inner Mongolia, East Turkestan and China,” he added.
A candle light vigil has been planned to be carried out later in the evening here.
This year also marks 50 years in exile for Tibetans since China took complete control over Tibet following a failed uprising against China in 1959. Tibetan exiles have pledged to make 2009 an action year for Tibet by organizing series of protests.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
中共60週年國慶：中國人同歡慶 西藏人齊譴責
周四, 2009年 10月 01日 15:59 Alex O. Bleecker, The Tibet Post
『國際西郵報2009年10月1日達蘭薩拉報導』今天上午，中國展現了先進的國防軍事技術。隨著52項新型武器，核子潛艇、預警機，5款新型洲際戰略核導彈的呈現，“中國製造”就是今年中國國慶60週年閱兵活動的主題。 20萬士兵代表，擁有230萬兵力的人民解放軍，是全球最龐大的常備軍力，在中國首都街頭展現其雄偉的軍力；同時噴氣式戰鬥機和轟炸機，凌空飛行，歡娛了 18萬參與閱兵大典，持票入場的觀眾們。
當中共歡慶國慶時，4個流亡非政府組織在達蘭薩拉發起遊行，但心情並不歡愉。約400名示威的僧尼、一般藏民、外國支持者，從達賴喇嘛尊者進行法教教授和接待大眾的主寺開始，在麥羅甘吉街上遊行了2個多小時。攜帶西藏國旗、標語，如“暴政60年”、 “終結專制，施行民主”、“釋放所有政治犯”，許多人頭上綁著黑色頭巾，警示中國佔領西藏，所歷經的黑暗時期。示威者穿梭在蜿蜒的街道上，高喊“聯合國，我們要正義”、“達賴喇嘛萬歲”，還有“中國、中國、中國-滾、滾、滾出去！”，吶喊聲陣從擴音器中陣陣地傳送出來。
示威者遊行結束後，回到主寺，4名來自流亡組織的發言人，向人群發表談話。九．十．三前政治犯運動組織主席，阿旺唯柏( Ngawang Woeber)法師，談到中國慶祝他們的週年，展示其軍事的實力-以同樣的軍力，在過去60年裡，壓迫人民，拒絕賦予人民基本人權。同時也談到了心理的恐懼，以及在大眾眼前展現軍事實力，如此政府才能夠壓制他們的公民。最後，他贊成西藏人、維吾爾人、天安門大屠殺受難者，以及遭受中共迫害的”中國人”共同結盟。
西藏婦女會主席卓卡(Kirti Dolkar)，述敘了自1959年中共佔領西藏以來，所犯下的暴行，殺害120萬藏人，摧毀了6萬多座寺院，以及無法估量的自然生態遭受破壞。 “今天，我們共同譴責這些殘酷的暴行。”
西藏流亡議會議長邊巴次仁，在他的談話中，也宣讀了一份聲明，指責中國政府在西藏三省舉行國慶慶祝活動，並“濫用[他們]的政治宣傳”。同時，西藏人和其他在中國的少數民族，受到嚴格限制“他們的行動和活動，為了隱藏因謊言政策所造成的破壞”。
最後由最大的流亡非政府組織，西藏青年會(TYC)主席次旺仁增(Tsewang Rigzin)發言。他宣布，藏青會今天在世界各地發起了各種抗議活動，在中國駐新德里大使館前抗議的21名藏人，遭印度警方逮捕。
在所有的發言結束後，進行一小時的默哀，紀念在中共佔領下被殺害的西藏人。許多在頭上綁著黑色頭巾的示威者，現在也和大家坐在一起，把黑色頭巾改綁在嘴上進行默哀。
國際西藏郵報駐台北記者黃凱莉中文編譯
『國際西郵報2009年10月1日達蘭薩拉報導』今天上午，中國展現了先進的國防軍事技術。隨著52項新型武器，核子潛艇、預警機，5款新型洲際戰略核導彈的呈現，“中國製造”就是今年中國國慶60週年閱兵活動的主題。 20萬士兵代表，擁有230萬兵力的人民解放軍，是全球最龐大的常備軍力，在中國首都街頭展現其雄偉的軍力；同時噴氣式戰鬥機和轟炸機，凌空飛行，歡娛了 18萬參與閱兵大典，持票入場的觀眾們。
當中共歡慶國慶時，4個流亡非政府組織在達蘭薩拉發起遊行，但心情並不歡愉。約400名示威的僧尼、一般藏民、外國支持者，從達賴喇嘛尊者進行法教教授和接待大眾的主寺開始，在麥羅甘吉街上遊行了2個多小時。攜帶西藏國旗、標語，如“暴政60年”、 “終結專制，施行民主”、“釋放所有政治犯”，許多人頭上綁著黑色頭巾，警示中國佔領西藏，所歷經的黑暗時期。示威者穿梭在蜿蜒的街道上，高喊“聯合國，我們要正義”、“達賴喇嘛萬歲”，還有“中國、中國、中國-滾、滾、滾出去！”，吶喊聲陣從擴音器中陣陣地傳送出來。
示威者遊行結束後，回到主寺，4名來自流亡組織的發言人，向人群發表談話。九．十．三前政治犯運動組織主席，阿旺唯柏( Ngawang Woeber)法師，談到中國慶祝他們的週年，展示其軍事的實力-以同樣的軍力，在過去60年裡，壓迫人民，拒絕賦予人民基本人權。同時也談到了心理的恐懼，以及在大眾眼前展現軍事實力，如此政府才能夠壓制他們的公民。最後，他贊成西藏人、維吾爾人、天安門大屠殺受難者，以及遭受中共迫害的”中國人”共同結盟。
西藏婦女會主席卓卡(Kirti Dolkar)，述敘了自1959年中共佔領西藏以來，所犯下的暴行，殺害120萬藏人，摧毀了6萬多座寺院，以及無法估量的自然生態遭受破壞。 “今天，我們共同譴責這些殘酷的暴行。”
西藏流亡議會議長邊巴次仁，在他的談話中，也宣讀了一份聲明，指責中國政府在西藏三省舉行國慶慶祝活動，並“濫用[他們]的政治宣傳”。同時，西藏人和其他在中國的少數民族，受到嚴格限制“他們的行動和活動，為了隱藏因謊言政策所造成的破壞”。
最後由最大的流亡非政府組織，西藏青年會(TYC)主席次旺仁增(Tsewang Rigzin)發言。他宣布，藏青會今天在世界各地發起了各種抗議活動，在中國駐新德里大使館前抗議的21名藏人，遭印度警方逮捕。
在所有的發言結束後，進行一小時的默哀，紀念在中共佔領下被殺害的西藏人。許多在頭上綁著黑色頭巾的示威者，現在也和大家坐在一起，把黑色頭巾改綁在嘴上進行默哀。
國際西藏郵報駐台北記者黃凱莉中文編譯
60th anniversary of People’s Republic: Chinese celebration, Tibetan condemnation
Thursday, 01 October 2009 15:59 Alex O. Bleecker, The Tibet Post
This morning in China, the overwhelming theme was advanced military technology. With the unveiling of 52 new weapons systems, nuclear submarines, unmanned aerial vehicles, and five new types of missiles including intercontinental ballistic nuclear missiles all bearing the tag "Made in China," Beijing today celebrated the 60th anniversary of The People's Republic. 200,000 soldiers representing the 2.3 million members of the People's Liberation Army, the largest standing army in the world, paraded through the streets of the capital city while fighter jets and airborne bombers cruised overhead to the delight of 180,000 hand-picked ticket holders.
As China celebrated, a coinciding parade organized by four Tibetan NGOs in exile was underway in Dharamsala, though the mood was not so festive. Beginning at the main Tibetan Temple where His Holiness the Dalai Lama offers teachings and holds public audience, approximately 400 protesting monks, nuns, lay Tibetans, and supporting foreigners marched for over two hours through the streets of McLeod Ganj. Carrying Tibetan flags and signs with slogans like "60 Years of Tyranny," "End Autocracy, Democracy Now," "Release All Political Prisoners," many wore black headbands to mark the period of Chinese occupation in Tibet as a dark one. As the protesters careened through the winding streets, chants of "United Nations, we want justice," "Long live the Dalai Lama," and simply "China, China, China - out, out, out!" could be heard over loudspeakers.
After the protestors completed their circuit and made their way back to the main temple, four speakers from prominent organizations in exile addressed the crowd. Ven. Ngawang Woeber, President of the GuChuSum movement of ex-political prisoners, spoke about how China is celebrating their anniversary by exhibiting their military might - the same power that enabled them to oppress people over the past 60 years by denying basic human rights. He talked about the psychology of fear, and how by keeping military muscle at the forefront of public consciousness, the government is able to subdue its citizens. Finally, he aligned Tibetans with ethnic Uighurs, victims of the Tiananmen Square massace, and other "Chinese" who have been oppressed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
President of the Tibetan Women's Association Kirti Dolkar recited a list of atrocities perpetrated by the CCP upon Tibet since occupation in 1959, including the murder of 1.2 million Tibetans, the destruction of over 60,000 monasteries, and immeasurable damage to the natural environment. "Today we condemn these things."
In his speech, read from a press release issued by the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, Parliament Speaker Pemba Tsering accused the Chinese government of holding anniversary celebrations in all three Tibetan provinces "to misuse [them] for political propaganda." Meanwhile Tibetans and other ethnic minorities in China have had stricter limitations imposed upon "their movements and activities in order to hide all the destruction caused by deceptive policies."
Last spoke Tsewang Rigzin, President of the Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC), the largest Tibetan NGO in exile. He announced that the TYC had organized various protests throughout the world today, and that twenty-one Tibetans had already been arrested in New Delhi for protesting at the Chinese embassy there.
Following the speakers, an hour long silence was held in memory of those Tibetans killed under Chinese occupations. Many of the protestors who had worn black headbands during the march now sat with them drawn mournfully over their mouths.
This morning in China, the overwhelming theme was advanced military technology. With the unveiling of 52 new weapons systems, nuclear submarines, unmanned aerial vehicles, and five new types of missiles including intercontinental ballistic nuclear missiles all bearing the tag "Made in China," Beijing today celebrated the 60th anniversary of The People's Republic. 200,000 soldiers representing the 2.3 million members of the People's Liberation Army, the largest standing army in the world, paraded through the streets of the capital city while fighter jets and airborne bombers cruised overhead to the delight of 180,000 hand-picked ticket holders.
As China celebrated, a coinciding parade organized by four Tibetan NGOs in exile was underway in Dharamsala, though the mood was not so festive. Beginning at the main Tibetan Temple where His Holiness the Dalai Lama offers teachings and holds public audience, approximately 400 protesting monks, nuns, lay Tibetans, and supporting foreigners marched for over two hours through the streets of McLeod Ganj. Carrying Tibetan flags and signs with slogans like "60 Years of Tyranny," "End Autocracy, Democracy Now," "Release All Political Prisoners," many wore black headbands to mark the period of Chinese occupation in Tibet as a dark one. As the protesters careened through the winding streets, chants of "United Nations, we want justice," "Long live the Dalai Lama," and simply "China, China, China - out, out, out!" could be heard over loudspeakers.
After the protestors completed their circuit and made their way back to the main temple, four speakers from prominent organizations in exile addressed the crowd. Ven. Ngawang Woeber, President of the GuChuSum movement of ex-political prisoners, spoke about how China is celebrating their anniversary by exhibiting their military might - the same power that enabled them to oppress people over the past 60 years by denying basic human rights. He talked about the psychology of fear, and how by keeping military muscle at the forefront of public consciousness, the government is able to subdue its citizens. Finally, he aligned Tibetans with ethnic Uighurs, victims of the Tiananmen Square massace, and other "Chinese" who have been oppressed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
President of the Tibetan Women's Association Kirti Dolkar recited a list of atrocities perpetrated by the CCP upon Tibet since occupation in 1959, including the murder of 1.2 million Tibetans, the destruction of over 60,000 monasteries, and immeasurable damage to the natural environment. "Today we condemn these things."
In his speech, read from a press release issued by the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, Parliament Speaker Pemba Tsering accused the Chinese government of holding anniversary celebrations in all three Tibetan provinces "to misuse [them] for political propaganda." Meanwhile Tibetans and other ethnic minorities in China have had stricter limitations imposed upon "their movements and activities in order to hide all the destruction caused by deceptive policies."
Last spoke Tsewang Rigzin, President of the Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC), the largest Tibetan NGO in exile. He announced that the TYC had organized various protests throughout the world today, and that twenty-one Tibetans had already been arrested in New Delhi for protesting at the Chinese embassy there.
Following the speakers, an hour long silence was held in memory of those Tibetans killed under Chinese occupations. Many of the protestors who had worn black headbands during the march now sat with them drawn mournfully over their mouths.
TYC condemns the Communist Party of China’s celebration of 60 years of violence, lies, oppression and occupation of Tibet
[Dharamshala: October 1, 2009]
Tibetan Youth Congress strongly condemns the People’s Republic of China’s celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Communist Party’s rule recognizing it as a celebration of 60 years of violence, lies and oppression against the people of Tibet, East Turkistan and China. Just like the Beijing Olympics, this new spectacle put forth by the Communist Party is another attempt to improve China’s image in the world and win recognition for China as a world leader in global affairs.
China will showcase its finest and most advanced military weapons in its televised National Day parade. Its constant race to acquire and build its military hardware is not only alarming, it is an admonition to the world of the so called ‘peaceful rise’ of China. The show of force displayed at this national celebration inside China is also a propaganda tool to boost and glorify the degenerating image of the Communist Party of China.
Since the establishment of the People’s Republic of China by the Communist Party on October 1, 1949, the Chinese government has not only illegally occupied and colonized Tibet, East Turkistan and Southern (Inner) Mongolia; it has carried out many wrong and disastrous policies that have resulted in the death of over 30 million Chinese people. The Communist Party’s struggle to maintain its monopoly over political power through the use of brute force has simply led to the party losing the respect of its own people, which was largely displayed at the massacre of the student led protests demanding democratic reforms and end to government corruption at the Tiananmen Square in 1989. The party’s failure to admit its mistakes has also resulted in large scale social unrest and gross human rights violations inside Tibet and China.
Even today, the rising number of social unrest, the growing rich-poor divide and the continued information restriction and censorship to silence dissent shows that the party faces growing challenges to its legitimacy. The Communist Party’s secret operatives enforced through the use of a million thugs and criminals the state employs as “secret service personnel’s” to eradicate dissent and silence over a billion Chinese people shows that the party’s strength lies on a thin ground that is largely executed through military prowess.
China continues to carry out its policy of genocide with impunity as Tibetans, Uighurs of the East Turkistan, People of Southern Mongolia and Manchuria face a grim future under its colonial occupation. The rapid population transfer of millions of Chinese migrants into Tibet is the final solution adopted by the Chinese government to transform Tibet into a Chinese colony marginalizing Tibetans and making them a minority in their own Country. The vast military camp with airfield and missile base supported by more than 500,000 troops and a network of railways, roads, bridges and tunnels in Tibet is also in preparation to clamp down any form of dissent with force.
The quick deployment of thousands of People’s Liberation Army forces to crackdown on the widespread protests in Tibet since March 2008 demonstrated that even after 50 years of tragedy and suffering that the Tibetan people have endured, the Chinese government lacks legitimacy in Tibet and exercises control over Tibet through military force. The brazen attempt by the Chinese government to incite ethnic conflict and exploitation of it during the widespread protests in Tibet last year and East Turkistan this year prove against China’s commitments of seeking a harmonious society. This further illustrates that the Tibetans and Uighurs stand defenseless at the hands of the Communist Party’s draconian policies. Imposing restrictions on freedom of movement, freedom of association, freedom of speech, closings off Tibet to foreigners and International media before the so called 60th anniversary of China’s National day reveal that Tibet and Tibetans refuse to celebrate the illegal occupation of Tibet.
China voted to adopt the Universal Declaration in 1948, and pledged to uphold human rights through international agreements and its own constitution. However, it continues to ignore and violate all the articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other Covenants it has signed. The deliberate failure to implement the articles of UDHR inside China proves that the signing of these documents remains void of any meaning.
Until, the People’s Republic of China can address the legitimate grievance of the people of Tibet, find a solution to the political situation in Tibet and East Turkistan and allow for a period of reconciliation, China can not be recognized as a leading authority in world affairs. Until there is more transparency and accountability in the handling of its governance, recognizing an authoritarian China as a world power will be an appalling blow to the principles and dogma enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Until the Tibetans, Uighurs, and Chinese people’s voice is respected and not silenced, China’s celebrations will only be in vain.
Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC) while reiterating its stand for the complete Independence of Tibet appeal to the world to not allow China’s economic or military might to trump human rights and international law. We appeal to the world leaders to respect the genuine aspirations of the 6 million Tibetans by not going against the historical truth, to renew open discussion on the issue of Tibet in the UN and implement the three resolutions passed on Tibet in 1959, 1961 and 1965 by the UN General Assembly.
Issued by: The Office of Central Executive Committee, Tibetan Youth Congress
Contact Dhondup Dorjee, Vice-President: 09899769790
Tibetan Youth Congress strongly condemns the People’s Republic of China’s celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Communist Party’s rule recognizing it as a celebration of 60 years of violence, lies and oppression against the people of Tibet, East Turkistan and China. Just like the Beijing Olympics, this new spectacle put forth by the Communist Party is another attempt to improve China’s image in the world and win recognition for China as a world leader in global affairs.
China will showcase its finest and most advanced military weapons in its televised National Day parade. Its constant race to acquire and build its military hardware is not only alarming, it is an admonition to the world of the so called ‘peaceful rise’ of China. The show of force displayed at this national celebration inside China is also a propaganda tool to boost and glorify the degenerating image of the Communist Party of China.
Since the establishment of the People’s Republic of China by the Communist Party on October 1, 1949, the Chinese government has not only illegally occupied and colonized Tibet, East Turkistan and Southern (Inner) Mongolia; it has carried out many wrong and disastrous policies that have resulted in the death of over 30 million Chinese people. The Communist Party’s struggle to maintain its monopoly over political power through the use of brute force has simply led to the party losing the respect of its own people, which was largely displayed at the massacre of the student led protests demanding democratic reforms and end to government corruption at the Tiananmen Square in 1989. The party’s failure to admit its mistakes has also resulted in large scale social unrest and gross human rights violations inside Tibet and China.
Even today, the rising number of social unrest, the growing rich-poor divide and the continued information restriction and censorship to silence dissent shows that the party faces growing challenges to its legitimacy. The Communist Party’s secret operatives enforced through the use of a million thugs and criminals the state employs as “secret service personnel’s” to eradicate dissent and silence over a billion Chinese people shows that the party’s strength lies on a thin ground that is largely executed through military prowess.
China continues to carry out its policy of genocide with impunity as Tibetans, Uighurs of the East Turkistan, People of Southern Mongolia and Manchuria face a grim future under its colonial occupation. The rapid population transfer of millions of Chinese migrants into Tibet is the final solution adopted by the Chinese government to transform Tibet into a Chinese colony marginalizing Tibetans and making them a minority in their own Country. The vast military camp with airfield and missile base supported by more than 500,000 troops and a network of railways, roads, bridges and tunnels in Tibet is also in preparation to clamp down any form of dissent with force.
The quick deployment of thousands of People’s Liberation Army forces to crackdown on the widespread protests in Tibet since March 2008 demonstrated that even after 50 years of tragedy and suffering that the Tibetan people have endured, the Chinese government lacks legitimacy in Tibet and exercises control over Tibet through military force. The brazen attempt by the Chinese government to incite ethnic conflict and exploitation of it during the widespread protests in Tibet last year and East Turkistan this year prove against China’s commitments of seeking a harmonious society. This further illustrates that the Tibetans and Uighurs stand defenseless at the hands of the Communist Party’s draconian policies. Imposing restrictions on freedom of movement, freedom of association, freedom of speech, closings off Tibet to foreigners and International media before the so called 60th anniversary of China’s National day reveal that Tibet and Tibetans refuse to celebrate the illegal occupation of Tibet.
China voted to adopt the Universal Declaration in 1948, and pledged to uphold human rights through international agreements and its own constitution. However, it continues to ignore and violate all the articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other Covenants it has signed. The deliberate failure to implement the articles of UDHR inside China proves that the signing of these documents remains void of any meaning.
Until, the People’s Republic of China can address the legitimate grievance of the people of Tibet, find a solution to the political situation in Tibet and East Turkistan and allow for a period of reconciliation, China can not be recognized as a leading authority in world affairs. Until there is more transparency and accountability in the handling of its governance, recognizing an authoritarian China as a world power will be an appalling blow to the principles and dogma enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Until the Tibetans, Uighurs, and Chinese people’s voice is respected and not silenced, China’s celebrations will only be in vain.
Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC) while reiterating its stand for the complete Independence of Tibet appeal to the world to not allow China’s economic or military might to trump human rights and international law. We appeal to the world leaders to respect the genuine aspirations of the 6 million Tibetans by not going against the historical truth, to renew open discussion on the issue of Tibet in the UN and implement the three resolutions passed on Tibet in 1959, 1961 and 1965 by the UN General Assembly.
Issued by: The Office of Central Executive Committee, Tibetan Youth Congress
Contact Dhondup Dorjee, Vice-President: 09899769790
流亡藏人在全球各地抗議中共殘害民眾60周年
【挪威西藏之聲10月1日綜合報導】中共政府於今天10月1日在高度戒備下，隆重慶祝中共建政60周年，但外界將這一活動視為中共殘暴鎮壓和迫害民眾60年，以及國殤日來展開各種抗議活動，要求中共推行民主化改革。
（錄音）流亡社區最大的非官方性組織西藏青年會的組織下，來自達蘭薩拉、德拉頓、波恩扎、達拉霍塞和瑪納裡等地的21名流亡藏人於今天（1日）早上試圖闖入中國駐新德裡大使館，抗議中共殘害西藏為首的各族人民60周年。隨後印度警方強行拘捕了在中國使館前展開抗議的所有示威藏人。
另外在印藏友協的組織下，上千名流亡藏人、支持西藏人士和印度民眾也於今天上午在新德裡蔣德曼德示威區開展“西藏自由、拯救印度”的大型示威游行活動，出席活動的印度各界人士和西藏人民議會副議長嘉日卓瑪女士等紛紛譴責中共對西藏高壓政策，抗議中共侵占西藏、血腥鎮壓藏人，以及抗議中共政府向印度查謨克什米爾邦和阿魯納恰爾邦附近增派軍隊，違法越入印度國土并恐嚇印度。
移居尼泊爾的流亡藏人於今天10月1日中共國慶節，不顧尼泊爾警方的高度戒備，成功潛入中國駐加德滿都大使館前，手持西藏國旗，高呼西藏獨立等口號展開了示威游行活動，隨後尼泊爾警方強行拘捕了至少30多名示威藏人。（錄音）
一名活動人士向本台介紹說，尼泊爾政府出動大批警察從昨天開始嚴密管控當地各西藏難民社區和流亡藏人，但他們於今天（1日）早晨5點鐘就開始分開前往加德滿都中國大使館，展開了這一抗議活動，主要是對中共極權政府的殘暴統治表達強烈不滿。
同樣居住在印度北部達蘭薩拉的上百名流亡藏人也於今天（1日）早上手持西藏國旗和各種抗議橫額，高呼“中國滾出西藏、達賴喇嘛萬歲、西藏獨立”等口號，圍繞達蘭薩拉小山鎮展開徒步游行活動，抗議中共政府武力侵占西藏50周年及迫害民眾60周年。
西藏人民議會議長邊巴次仁在今天的抗議集會活動上強烈批評，中共對西藏的侵占和鎮壓行徑。（錄音）邊巴次仁強調，如果中國政府要成為世界強國，必須要具備道德權威，而具備這種道德威望，則必須以實際行動來實現。
此外，美國紐約帝國大廈昨天（30日）為中共國慶60周年首次亮起象征中國國旗的「紅黃」雙色彩燈。但對此遭到了50多名流亡藏人和支持西藏人士的抗議。
自由西藏學生運動負責人之一丹增多傑向本台表示，自由民主的美國紐約城市竟然為鎮壓和迫害民眾的中共獨裁政權而在紐約標志性建築-帝國大廈頂部亮起紅黃雙色彩燈，以示祝賀中共執政60周年。
示威人士手持西藏國旗和寫有「帝國大廈慶祝中共60周年鎮壓」的標語牌，高呼「自由西藏」，「60年迫害」等口號，反對帝國大廈為中共亮燈。
自由西藏學生運動負責人之一拉珍志通向美聯社表示，亮燈儀式是「徹頭徹尾地、無恥地贊同這個共產獨裁政權」。拉珍志通表示，這對中國來說是一個極好的公關宣傳，但從另一個方面來說，此事肯定會產生事與願違的效果，因為美國公眾和全球公眾必會反對這一行為。
同樣居住在英國首都倫敦的上百名流亡藏人、華人和維吾爾人於今天（1日）聚集在中共駐倫敦大使館前展開示威游行活動，抗議中共獨裁政權野蠻鎮壓和迫害民眾60周年。
英國西藏青年組織負責人曲拉倉·噶瑪表示，雖然今天是中共紅色政權鎮壓民眾60年之日，但自由與公正之民主力量是不可阻擋的。因此，中共政府在了解這種勢在必行的政治局勢，并努力創造一個民主與自由的國家而進行政治改革是非常重要的。
此外，瑞士西藏友協、瑞士和列支敦士登西藏協會、瑞士西藏婦女會也發表聯合聲明指出，在中共政府的殘暴統治下，不管西藏的經濟得到如何發展，但藏人正在本土成為少數民族。
瑞藏友協負責人達倉·扎西表示，具有民主意識的瑞士民眾與政治人物，現在已到了言行一致地為西藏問題給予幫助和支持的時刻，因此，我們強烈呼吁瑞士政府和官員不要屈從中共的政治壓力，持續關注和支持西藏問題。
《基督教科學箴言報》記者斯提芬（Stephen Kurczy）昨天（30日）中共十一國慶前夕報道說，居住在西藏首都拉薩的一位藏人在接受外媒采訪時透露，西藏的經濟和外部物質不管得到怎樣的發展，但我們依然沒有自由。
此外，已故中共領導人毛澤東的前秘書李銳也於昨天（30日）向《蘋果日報》表示，毛澤東等中共領導人，打著建設自由民主新中國、反對獨裁統治的旗幟，奪取了政權，但最後卻自食其言，拒絕民主，又給中國人民帶來深重災難。他呼吁當局順應普世價值，實行民主憲政，以利國家走向長治久安。
針對中共大張旗鼓地慶祝執政60周年，有網友諷刺說，中國共產黨因預知這是該黨最後一個執政慶典，所以舉辦的這麼隆重。
（錄音）流亡社區最大的非官方性組織西藏青年會的組織下，來自達蘭薩拉、德拉頓、波恩扎、達拉霍塞和瑪納裡等地的21名流亡藏人於今天（1日）早上試圖闖入中國駐新德裡大使館，抗議中共殘害西藏為首的各族人民60周年。隨後印度警方強行拘捕了在中國使館前展開抗議的所有示威藏人。
另外在印藏友協的組織下，上千名流亡藏人、支持西藏人士和印度民眾也於今天上午在新德裡蔣德曼德示威區開展“西藏自由、拯救印度”的大型示威游行活動，出席活動的印度各界人士和西藏人民議會副議長嘉日卓瑪女士等紛紛譴責中共對西藏高壓政策，抗議中共侵占西藏、血腥鎮壓藏人，以及抗議中共政府向印度查謨克什米爾邦和阿魯納恰爾邦附近增派軍隊，違法越入印度國土并恐嚇印度。
移居尼泊爾的流亡藏人於今天10月1日中共國慶節，不顧尼泊爾警方的高度戒備，成功潛入中國駐加德滿都大使館前，手持西藏國旗，高呼西藏獨立等口號展開了示威游行活動，隨後尼泊爾警方強行拘捕了至少30多名示威藏人。（錄音）
一名活動人士向本台介紹說，尼泊爾政府出動大批警察從昨天開始嚴密管控當地各西藏難民社區和流亡藏人，但他們於今天（1日）早晨5點鐘就開始分開前往加德滿都中國大使館，展開了這一抗議活動，主要是對中共極權政府的殘暴統治表達強烈不滿。
同樣居住在印度北部達蘭薩拉的上百名流亡藏人也於今天（1日）早上手持西藏國旗和各種抗議橫額，高呼“中國滾出西藏、達賴喇嘛萬歲、西藏獨立”等口號，圍繞達蘭薩拉小山鎮展開徒步游行活動，抗議中共政府武力侵占西藏50周年及迫害民眾60周年。
西藏人民議會議長邊巴次仁在今天的抗議集會活動上強烈批評，中共對西藏的侵占和鎮壓行徑。（錄音）邊巴次仁強調，如果中國政府要成為世界強國，必須要具備道德權威，而具備這種道德威望，則必須以實際行動來實現。
此外，美國紐約帝國大廈昨天（30日）為中共國慶60周年首次亮起象征中國國旗的「紅黃」雙色彩燈。但對此遭到了50多名流亡藏人和支持西藏人士的抗議。
自由西藏學生運動負責人之一丹增多傑向本台表示，自由民主的美國紐約城市竟然為鎮壓和迫害民眾的中共獨裁政權而在紐約標志性建築-帝國大廈頂部亮起紅黃雙色彩燈，以示祝賀中共執政60周年。
示威人士手持西藏國旗和寫有「帝國大廈慶祝中共60周年鎮壓」的標語牌，高呼「自由西藏」，「60年迫害」等口號，反對帝國大廈為中共亮燈。
自由西藏學生運動負責人之一拉珍志通向美聯社表示，亮燈儀式是「徹頭徹尾地、無恥地贊同這個共產獨裁政權」。拉珍志通表示，這對中國來說是一個極好的公關宣傳，但從另一個方面來說，此事肯定會產生事與願違的效果，因為美國公眾和全球公眾必會反對這一行為。
同樣居住在英國首都倫敦的上百名流亡藏人、華人和維吾爾人於今天（1日）聚集在中共駐倫敦大使館前展開示威游行活動，抗議中共獨裁政權野蠻鎮壓和迫害民眾60周年。
英國西藏青年組織負責人曲拉倉·噶瑪表示，雖然今天是中共紅色政權鎮壓民眾60年之日，但自由與公正之民主力量是不可阻擋的。因此，中共政府在了解這種勢在必行的政治局勢，并努力創造一個民主與自由的國家而進行政治改革是非常重要的。
此外，瑞士西藏友協、瑞士和列支敦士登西藏協會、瑞士西藏婦女會也發表聯合聲明指出，在中共政府的殘暴統治下，不管西藏的經濟得到如何發展，但藏人正在本土成為少數民族。
瑞藏友協負責人達倉·扎西表示，具有民主意識的瑞士民眾與政治人物，現在已到了言行一致地為西藏問題給予幫助和支持的時刻，因此，我們強烈呼吁瑞士政府和官員不要屈從中共的政治壓力，持續關注和支持西藏問題。
《基督教科學箴言報》記者斯提芬（Stephen Kurczy）昨天（30日）中共十一國慶前夕報道說，居住在西藏首都拉薩的一位藏人在接受外媒采訪時透露，西藏的經濟和外部物質不管得到怎樣的發展，但我們依然沒有自由。
此外，已故中共領導人毛澤東的前秘書李銳也於昨天（30日）向《蘋果日報》表示，毛澤東等中共領導人，打著建設自由民主新中國、反對獨裁統治的旗幟，奪取了政權，但最後卻自食其言，拒絕民主，又給中國人民帶來深重災難。他呼吁當局順應普世價值，實行民主憲政，以利國家走向長治久安。
針對中共大張旗鼓地慶祝執政60周年，有網友諷刺說，中國共產黨因預知這是該黨最後一個執政慶典，所以舉辦的這麼隆重。
Thursday, September 24, 2009
全球上千民眾聚集紐約抗議中共迫害人權
【挪威西藏之聲2009年9月23日報導】來自全球各地的上千名民眾於昨天（22日）聚集在紐約聯合國總部外，反對中共國家主席胡錦濤出席聯合國氣候變遷峰會，抗議中共踐踏人權。大紀元網絡消息，聯合國系列峰會於昨天（22日）至25日，在紐約聯合國總部召開，來自世界100多個國家的首腦前來出席，其中包括中共領導人胡錦濤。因此，來自西藏、台灣、中國等多個人權組織和團體的上千名抗議者藉此機會，在峰會第一天（22日）聚集在聯合國總部外，向世界表達他們的訴求，抗議中共對人權的踐踏。
消息指出，紐約中國民主論壇的發起人之一傅申奇表示，他就是來表達海外中國人對中共的看法。中國近69年的歷史，黨政專治，卻造成8千萬中國人的死亡。
手持抗議標語的示威藏人扎西沙朗表示，胡錦濤到聯合國來報告中國對世界的貢獻真是一大謊言。50年代初期，人們可以在西藏看到無憂無慮的野犛牛和黑頸鶴等動物，但是在中共60年的統治下，這些動物被殺害，如今再也看不到西藏特有的珍奇動物了！西藏人認為神聖的高山，卻被中共24小時不停地挖掘，散失了寶貴的金屬資源。美麗的西藏如今卻被中共當作核子廢料垃圾場，使當地的天氣發生異常，影響到南亞的氣候。扎西沙朗表示，“自從中共侵占西藏以來， 120萬藏人被殺害。”他還表明自己不反對中國人，支持和平的法輪功修煉者。他要求中共停止在中國繼續發生的種族滅絕。
西藏青年會紐約與新澤西地方分會會長阿旺扎西表示，中共自1959年侵占西藏，軍隊住進寺廟，強迫僧人聽從中共的指揮。凡是不服從的僧人都被關入監獄，失去了信仰自由。而中共對西藏的迫害，不僅在西藏當地，同時也延伸到海外。他舉例說，去年和今年，中共強迫尼泊爾政府無辜逮捕西藏人。
中國自由民主黨副主席鄭科學表示，他這次到聯合國抗議，是要求胡錦濤改善中國人權，釋放政治犯給予人們自由權，并允許多黨治國。
法輪功團體發言人張而平表示，在聯合國大會期間，他們希望國際社會的領導人關注中共對法輪功10年的殘酷迫害。據統計，到今天為止已有3305位法輪功學員在中國被致死，幾十萬法輪功學員被關押。
大紐約區台灣同鄉會會長林雅玲闡述當前台商在中國大陸被迫害的事實。林雅玲表示，雖然現在中國大陸的經濟開始起飛，但是他們不把人當人看，任意施壓給西藏、修煉法輪功的中國人民，所以台灣百姓不喜歡大陸政權。林雅玲還強調，她要告訴胡錦濤，台灣是一個自由民主的國家，有參與聯合國的權利。台灣的前途應由台灣人民決定。
此外，設在印度北部達蘭薩拉的西藏青年會總部於昨天（22日）發布新聞聲明強烈抗議聯合國邀請鎮壓西藏和維吾爾族民眾的劊子手，中共國家主席胡錦濤出席聯合國一系列會議。聲明指出，過去50年來，中共政府在西藏高原過度開發自然資源，使西藏各大江河流域造成破壞給下游民眾帶來嚴重威脅，藏區開展所謂嚴打整治行動及愛國教育，以及向西藏派遣大量漢人移民和軍隊，導致西藏已成為中共的軍事基地。因此，西藏青年會強烈呼吁聯合國為首的國際社會，加大關注和支持西藏問題，阻止中共領導人利用國際舞台繼續欺騙世人。
設在達蘭薩拉的西藏婦女會、西藏前政治犯九十三運動、自由西藏學生運動和西藏全國民主黨今天（23日）也在當地聯合開展各種活動，并將今天23日定為“營救頓珠旺青地球日”，開展收集簽名和燭光游行等活動，要求中共國家主席胡錦濤立即釋放因制作紀實影片而被捕的藏人頓珠旺青（又名：當知項欠）。
Tibetans protest Hu in NY
Phayul [Wednesday, September 23, 2009 16:03]
Dharamsala, September 23 – The Dag Hammerskjold Plaza opposite the United Nations building in New York was filled with angry protesters yesterday as Chinese president Hu Jintao arrived to deliver his first address at the United Nations on climate change.
Tibetans, Chinese, Taiwanese, Burmese, and Falun Dafa followers voiced their angst in unison against the Chinese president who they accused of oppressing thousands of innocent peoples.
Meanwhile, the Tibetan Youth Congress, the largest pro-independence group of the Tibetan diaspora, condemned the United Nations for kowtowing to China by inviting Hu, who it accused of carrying out “gross violation of human rights in Tibet, East Turkestan and China”. Hu Jintao’s previous commitments of promoting and safeguarding world peace and seeking a harmonious society are no more than blatant lies, it said. While reiterating its demand for complete independence for Tibet the Tibetan Youth Congress appealed to the UN and the world leaders to raise the issue of Tibet through these UN Summits with the leaders of People’s Republic of China.
The outgoing Executive Director of Students for a Free Tibet, Lhadon Tethong, and Tibetan activist Tenzin Tsundue spoke to the gathering that was organized jointly by the Regional Tibetan Youth Congress, Students for a Free Tibet, Regional Tibetan Women's Association, US Tibet Committee, and Tibetan Community of NY/NJ. Representatives of the Tibetan NGOs also spoke to the gathering.
Tsundue argued that the solution to the issue of climate change for which the world leaders had to listen to Hu lies in the political situation of Tibet. The only solution to fix global warming is to free Tibet that has geographical significance to the world climate, Tsundue said.
Protests were also carried out later at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel where Hu will be staying during the UN general assembly.
Dharamsala, September 23 – The Dag Hammerskjold Plaza opposite the United Nations building in New York was filled with angry protesters yesterday as Chinese president Hu Jintao arrived to deliver his first address at the United Nations on climate change.
Tibetans, Chinese, Taiwanese, Burmese, and Falun Dafa followers voiced their angst in unison against the Chinese president who they accused of oppressing thousands of innocent peoples.
Meanwhile, the Tibetan Youth Congress, the largest pro-independence group of the Tibetan diaspora, condemned the United Nations for kowtowing to China by inviting Hu, who it accused of carrying out “gross violation of human rights in Tibet, East Turkestan and China”. Hu Jintao’s previous commitments of promoting and safeguarding world peace and seeking a harmonious society are no more than blatant lies, it said. While reiterating its demand for complete independence for Tibet the Tibetan Youth Congress appealed to the UN and the world leaders to raise the issue of Tibet through these UN Summits with the leaders of People’s Republic of China.
The outgoing Executive Director of Students for a Free Tibet, Lhadon Tethong, and Tibetan activist Tenzin Tsundue spoke to the gathering that was organized jointly by the Regional Tibetan Youth Congress, Students for a Free Tibet, Regional Tibetan Women's Association, US Tibet Committee, and Tibetan Community of NY/NJ. Representatives of the Tibetan NGOs also spoke to the gathering.
Tsundue argued that the solution to the issue of climate change for which the world leaders had to listen to Hu lies in the political situation of Tibet. The only solution to fix global warming is to free Tibet that has geographical significance to the world climate, Tsundue said.
Protests were also carried out later at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel where Hu will be staying during the UN general assembly.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
流亡藏人將對胡錦濤訪美展開全程抗議活動
流亡藏人將對胡錦濤訪美展開全程抗議活動
【挪威西藏之聲9月21日報導】中國國家主席胡錦濤將於美東時間今天（21日）下午抵達美國紐約訪問。居住在美國的流亡藏人計劃對胡錦濤訪問全程展開示威活動，抗議中共持續鎮壓西藏。
據紐約與新澤西地方西藏青年會消息，流亡藏人將於今天下午當地時間5點到晚間8點，聚集在中共國家主席胡錦濤下榻的酒店外，舉行大型示威活動。
消息指出，明天（22日），胡錦濤將同美國總統歐巴馬及世界其他領導人出席聯合國氣候變化峰會，屆時西藏活動人士將從早9點到下午4點，進行示威。此外，本周三（23日），胡錦濤出席第64屆聯合國大會一般性辯論之際，西藏活動人士將從上午10點到下午2點，在會場外展開抗議，并從當天下午2點開始，同伊朗和緬甸等人權團體發起其它抗議活動。
胡錦濤結束紐約行程後，將赴匹玆堡出席20國集團領導人第三次金融峰會，西藏活動人士也將進行跟蹤抗議。
紐約與新澤西地方西藏青年會呼吁在美流亡藏人和支持西藏人士參與示威，抗議胡錦濤訪美。
紐約與新澤西地方西藏青年會表示，該組織將在本周日（27日）舉行「拉薩九·二七反中共統治示威22周年」紀念活動；此外，下月3日還將舉行西藏青年會成立日紀念活動。
【挪威西藏之聲9月21日報導】中國國家主席胡錦濤將於美東時間今天（21日）下午抵達美國紐約訪問。居住在美國的流亡藏人計劃對胡錦濤訪問全程展開示威活動，抗議中共持續鎮壓西藏。
據紐約與新澤西地方西藏青年會消息，流亡藏人將於今天下午當地時間5點到晚間8點，聚集在中共國家主席胡錦濤下榻的酒店外，舉行大型示威活動。
消息指出，明天（22日），胡錦濤將同美國總統歐巴馬及世界其他領導人出席聯合國氣候變化峰會，屆時西藏活動人士將從早9點到下午4點，進行示威。此外，本周三（23日），胡錦濤出席第64屆聯合國大會一般性辯論之際，西藏活動人士將從上午10點到下午2點，在會場外展開抗議，并從當天下午2點開始，同伊朗和緬甸等人權團體發起其它抗議活動。
胡錦濤結束紐約行程後，將赴匹玆堡出席20國集團領導人第三次金融峰會，西藏活動人士也將進行跟蹤抗議。
紐約與新澤西地方西藏青年會呼吁在美流亡藏人和支持西藏人士參與示威，抗議胡錦濤訪美。
紐約與新澤西地方西藏青年會表示，該組織將在本周日（27日）舉行「拉薩九·二七反中共統治示威22周年」紀念活動；此外，下月3日還將舉行西藏青年會成立日紀念活動。
TYC condemns the UN invitation to Chinese President Hu Jintao to address the UN Summit
22 September 2009
Tibetan Youth Congress strongly condemns the United Nations invitation to Chinese President Hu Jintao to address the UN Summit on Climate Change, the 64th annual UN General Assembly debate and the UN Security Council Summit on nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament at this particular time when the human rights situation inside Tibet and East Turkistan continues to deteriorate.
In the last more than 50 years of Chinese illegal occupation of Tibet, over 1.2 million Tibetans have been killed, thousands have gone missing and still several hundreds languish in prisons. Over six thousand monasteries have been destroyed. The most recent case was brutal killings of Tibetan people in Tibet and re-launch of “strike hard” and “Patriotic Re education” campaigns in Tibet. The another alarming development is that China has turned Tibet into a vast military camp with airfield and missile base supported by more than 500,000 troops and a network of railways, roads, bridges and tunnels. China’s history of supplying nuclear technology to Pakistan, North Korea, Iran and other rouge States show that China’s stand on nuclear disarmament and nonproliferation is questionable.
Neither has China been cooperative on resolving global climate change challenges like reducing greenhouse gasses. Furthermore, China’s policy of the accelerated exploitation of Tibet’s natural resources and dumping of nuclear waste in Tibet do not conform to international safety standards and is leading to the destruction of Tibet’s fragile ecosystem.
The rapid population transfer of millions of Chinese migrants into Tibet is also overburdening the plateau and is resulting in cultural genocide. Asia's great rivers like the Indus, Sutlej, Brahmaputra, Salween, Mekong, Yangtze and Yellow River flow from Tibet into several neighboring countries including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Burma and others. 47 percent of the world human population depends on these rivers for their sustenance. The diversion of these rivers and the construction of large hydropower dams threaten to cause irreversible damage to the environment and have major transboundary effects on neighboring Countries.
The continued gross violation of human rights in Tibet, East Turkistan and mainland China proved against Hu Jintao’s previous commitments of promoting and safeguarding world peace and seeking a harmonious society. China’s leaders should stop making rhetorical statements and false commitments to the world. These leaders should start living up to their own words, respect international norms and stop violating the UN Declaration of Human Rights.
Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC) while reiterating its stand for the complete Independence of Tibet appeal to the UN and the world leaders to raise the issue of Tibet through these UN Summits to the leaders of People’s Republic of China. We also appeal to the international community to not remain indifferent to the sufferings of the Tibetan people and to continue your support for the just struggle of the Tibetans.
Issued by: The Office of Central Executive Committee, Tibetan Youth Congress
Contact TYC Office: 01892-221554
Tibetan Youth Congress strongly condemns the United Nations invitation to Chinese President Hu Jintao to address the UN Summit on Climate Change, the 64th annual UN General Assembly debate and the UN Security Council Summit on nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament at this particular time when the human rights situation inside Tibet and East Turkistan continues to deteriorate.
In the last more than 50 years of Chinese illegal occupation of Tibet, over 1.2 million Tibetans have been killed, thousands have gone missing and still several hundreds languish in prisons. Over six thousand monasteries have been destroyed. The most recent case was brutal killings of Tibetan people in Tibet and re-launch of “strike hard” and “Patriotic Re education” campaigns in Tibet. The another alarming development is that China has turned Tibet into a vast military camp with airfield and missile base supported by more than 500,000 troops and a network of railways, roads, bridges and tunnels. China’s history of supplying nuclear technology to Pakistan, North Korea, Iran and other rouge States show that China’s stand on nuclear disarmament and nonproliferation is questionable.
Neither has China been cooperative on resolving global climate change challenges like reducing greenhouse gasses. Furthermore, China’s policy of the accelerated exploitation of Tibet’s natural resources and dumping of nuclear waste in Tibet do not conform to international safety standards and is leading to the destruction of Tibet’s fragile ecosystem.
The rapid population transfer of millions of Chinese migrants into Tibet is also overburdening the plateau and is resulting in cultural genocide. Asia's great rivers like the Indus, Sutlej, Brahmaputra, Salween, Mekong, Yangtze and Yellow River flow from Tibet into several neighboring countries including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Burma and others. 47 percent of the world human population depends on these rivers for their sustenance. The diversion of these rivers and the construction of large hydropower dams threaten to cause irreversible damage to the environment and have major transboundary effects on neighboring Countries.
The continued gross violation of human rights in Tibet, East Turkistan and mainland China proved against Hu Jintao’s previous commitments of promoting and safeguarding world peace and seeking a harmonious society. China’s leaders should stop making rhetorical statements and false commitments to the world. These leaders should start living up to their own words, respect international norms and stop violating the UN Declaration of Human Rights.
Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC) while reiterating its stand for the complete Independence of Tibet appeal to the UN and the world leaders to raise the issue of Tibet through these UN Summits to the leaders of People’s Republic of China. We also appeal to the international community to not remain indifferent to the sufferings of the Tibetan people and to continue your support for the just struggle of the Tibetans.
Issued by: The Office of Central Executive Committee, Tibetan Youth Congress
Contact TYC Office: 01892-221554
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