March 15, 2008

Dalai Lama expresses concern over situation developing in Tibet

By Bijender Sharma

DHARAMSALA 15 March : Amidst reports of massive unrests across Tibet, the exiled Tibetan leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama has expressed deep concern over the latest situation developing in Tibet.

In a statement issued here Saturday His Holiness said,"I am deeply concerned over the situation that has been developing in Tibet following peaceful protests in many parts of Tibet, including Lhasa, in recent days," amidst reports of massive unrests across Tibet.

Thousands of Tibetans have been staging massive protest demonstrations across Tibet since Monday demanding Tibetan independence. The demonstrators have also called for the unconditional return of the Dalai Lama to Tibet.

Widespread protests are also held by Tibetans worldwide A march by Tibetans to reach Lahasa in Tibet from India to challenge China's rule over Tibet has been stopped by Indian Government on two days back. The Dalai Lama said, "These protests are a manifestation of the deep-rooted resentment of the Tibetan people under the present governance.

" The Dalai Lama said: "As I have always said, unity and stability under brute force is at best a temporary solution. It is unrealistic to expect unity and stability under such a rule and would therefore not be conducive to finding a peaceful and lasting solution."

In the statement the Tibetan leader has appealed the Chinese leadership to address Tibetan people's resentment through dialogue and not to use force, and has called on fellow

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