By Bujender Sharma
Dharmshala---Members of the Tibetan Parliament in exile today asked the international community to dispatch a fact-finding committe to monitor the situation inside Tibet.Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament Karma Choephel called on International community, who believe in Democracy and Human Rights, to go into Tibet and independently see the situation there.And
Intervene to stop further bloodbath in Tibet and demand immediate release of all those arrested,and Urged the Chinese leadership to lift the ban on media and allow free movement of press in Tibet. Ensure immediate and adequate medical relief to injured innocent civilians peacefully demonstrating in Tibet.China¹s ongoing brutal crackdown on the unprecedented non-violent demonstrations across the whole of Tibet since the 10th of March 2008 to mark the 49th Anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising Day has resulted in 80 confirmed and over 100 unconfirmed deaths as of the date of this letter for exercising their fundamental right to expression and assembly,he said. He claimed that,despite random killings, grievous injuries and arrests of thousands of peaceful demonstrators; fresh incidents of people¹s movement are still being widely reported which is evident of deep rooted resentment of the people of Tibet towards China¹s repressive policies. The deteriorating situation in Tibet continues with media blackout and blockage of major means of communication with the outside world. This will result in further isolation of the Tibetans and the world will remain unaware of the ongoing brutal and inhuman suppression which is expected to worsen in the days to come. We have news that the Tibetan Higher People¹s Court of China has issued a notice on 15 March 2008 demanding the surrender of the peaceful demonstrators by the night of 17 March 2008. The recent events have caused the Tibetan people much anguish. The Tibetan Parliament in Exile is extremely concerned over the safety and security of the Tibetans in Tibet in the absence of media and third party witnesses.
By Bijender Sharma
DHARMSHALA----The Himalayan Buddhist Cultural Association today appealed the Indian Government to allow the ongoing 'Return March to Tibet' and support Tibet's rightful and non-violent struggle to accomplish their goal to return to their own motherland. Appealing to the Government of India and the International community to interfere in the current issue of Tibet, the association stated that the solution to the issue of Tibet is in the interest of India's own security. The association asked the Government of India to work on the resolution of the Tibet issue and press upon the Chinese authorities to continue the dialogue with His Holiness the Dalai Lama. The Association made a request to the International community and the Indian Government to send medical aid to those who were fatally and seriously injured in the recent demonstrations in Tibet saying Chinese authorities have closed down all hospitals except for Chinese army hospitals. Deeply concerned with the violent crackdown by the Chinese authorities on the Tibetan protestors in Tibet, members of the Himalayan Buddhist Cultural Association from Ladakh , Lahaul and Spiti , Uttarkashi, Sikkim, Monpa , Arunachal Pradesh and Nepal led a peaceful demonstration at Dharamsala. Showing solidarity and support with the Tibetan people, the association condemned the military action of the Chinese Government for crushing the peaceful protest by Tibetans in Tibet. They strongly urged to immediately stop the ongoing brutal acts of suppression inside Tibet and demanded the release of all Tibetans imprisoned during the recent demonstrations.
To express solidarity with protesters in Tibet, thousands of Tibetans accompanied by hundreds of foreign supporters held a candlelight march this evening.Earlier, a group of the refugee community also held a protest rally raising slogans against China tying Chinese flags on their feet. Women and children also participated in the protest. However, no untoward incidence was reported from any part of the district, said Kangra SP Atul Phulzele.Reports against some nationals of Norway, Israel and western European nations, who were found participating in protests against China, would be sent to their respective embassies so that their past record could come under perusal before granting them visa next time, he saidHe, however, made it clear that there was no intention of the Indian authorities to deport them back to their countries, as they were in no way involved in any activity against India.
Meanwhile, extra security forces have been deployed at McLeodganj and Dharamsala to keep law and order situation under control.
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