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Resolutions and Statements from Different Countries on Self-immolations in Tibet

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Special International Meeting of Tibet Support Groups:

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Global Solidarity Day for Tibet Observed across the World

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Tibet Is the Test of China’s Rise

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12. Resolutions and Statements from Different Countries on Self-immolations in Tibet

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Vol. 16, Issue 4 Re g u l a r s November - December 2012 Co n t a c t Ad d r e s s ______2 ne w s b r i e f ______4 Li s t o f b oo k s f o r Sa l e ______32 Ne w s b r i e f His Holiness the Dalai Lama teaches staged hunger strike on 26 November to Chabcha (Ch: Gonghe) in Tsolho, north- at three monastic seats show solidarity with all their brethren eastern Tibet, thousands of students of who self-immolated for the cause of Ti- Sorig Lobling medical school, took to bet, and those who are facing unbearable the streets and raised slogans demanding suffering under the Chinese repression. equality, freedom and leadership change. The hunger strike began from Tibet’s In an ensuing crackdown by armed po- capital Lhasa to Drakgo, Jomda, Dzach- lice and security forces, many Tibetan ukha, Tridu, Serthar, Siling, Karze and students were reportedly severely in- Chengdu in China’s Sichuan Province. jured and taken to the local hospital. Tibetans from all walks of life, including Eight students, all below the age of 23, teachers, government officials, writers, were reportedly sentenced to five years monks and businessmen took part in the in prison. hunger strike. China Sentences Nun to 3 Years in For more details on self-immolation, Jail, Arrests 7 Monks in Crackdown please check the Fact-sheet over Self-immolations H.H the Dalai Lama being presented with traditional offerings at the main prayer hall of Massive Students' Protests and Ar- Drepung monastery Photo OHHDL rests in Tibet At the request of H.E Ling Choktrul Rinpoche and Gaden Shartse monastery, His Holiness the Dalai Lama gave four- teen days of teaching on the 18 Great stages of the Path (Tib: Lam Rim) Com- mentaries including Atisha’s Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment (Tib: Jangchup Lamdron), Tsong Khapa’s Great, Middle and Concise Treatises on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment (Tib: Lamrim Chenmo, Lamrim Dringpo and Lamrim Dudon), and 14 other classic texts at the Gaden and Drepung monastery in Mund- Schoolchildren during peaceful protest in Re- The Chinese government has sentenced god Tibetan settlement, Karnataka, from bgong in Amdo on 9 November 2012 Photo- a Tibetan nun, Chemey, to 3 years in 30 November – 13 December 2012. His TCHRD prison in Karze for her alleged role in Holiness will continue these teachings at Following a death of a Tibetan youth af- political activities. Sera monastery in Bylakuppe in 2013. ter self-immolation protest in Rebgong Chemey, fom the Lamdrag nunnery, was Self-immolation Continues in Tibet on 8 November 2012, around 5,000 Ti- among many Tibetans who was arrested betan students from across Malho prefec- during the Chinese government’s crack- The fiery protest of self-immolation con- ture, studying in four different schools in down on Tibetans regardless of whether tinues in Tibet as 33 Tibetans set them- Rebgong (Ch: Tongren) in north-eastern or not they had any role in 2010 protest selves on fire in November and Decem- Tibet held a peaceful demonstration on at Karze, eastern Tibet. The Chinese ber 2012 alone, talking the total cases of 9 November. They called for equality of authorities had arbitrarily detained and self-immolation to staggering 95. The nationality, freedom for Tibetans and the handed down harsh prison sentences on five self-immolations—the most ever return of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to many of the detainees. recorded in one day— came on the eve Tibet. A large number of local Tibetans The family members of Chemey were in- of the Chinese Communist Party's 18th from neighbouring areas also assembled National Congress. The self-immolators formed about Chemey's prison sentence to express their solidarity with the self- after a year of her missing following her called for the return of His Holiness the immolator. Dalai Lama to Tibet and freedom for Ti- arrest. It is not known where she is be- bet. On 8 November, hundreds of schoolchil- ing confined and under what charges she dren protested against the Chinese gov- was sentenced. Of 95 self-immolations since 2009, 80 ernment in Dowa township in Rebgong have died so far, while the conditions In a separate incident, Chinese police following self-immolation of 23-year- arrested seven Tibetan monks of Dokar and whereabouts of others remain un- old Tamdin Tso. The students shouted known. monastery for allegedly inciting Sangay slogans while marching towards the lo- Gyatso who self-immolated on 6 Octo- With the flame of self-immolation cal government office, where they pulled ber 2012 in Tsoe, Kanlho in north-east- spreading all over Tibet, over 60 Ti- down a Chinese flag. ern Tibet. betans living in different parts of Tibet In another protest on 26 November in

4 Ti b e t a n Bu l l e t i n No v e m b e r - De c e m b e r 2012 Ne w s b r i e f China Reinforces Ban on His Holiness murder charges, announcing 2,00,000 who have sacrificed their lives for Tibet. the Dalai Lama’s Photo Yuan cash reward for the informers. Addressing the ceremony, His Holiness The Chinese government has reinforced Human rights groups have expressed thanked all the guests for coming to the the existing complete ban on Tibetans deep concern over the well-being of celebration and reiterated that his deci- from keeping pictures of His Holiness Golog Jigme and other political prison- sion to retire from politics was not be- the Dalai Lama and tightened restric- ers who are suffering under the repres- cause he felt hopeless or discouraged tions on the management of monasteries sion of the Chinese government. about the Tibetan situation. in north-eastern Tibet’s Rebgong county, Two Major Initiatives Propel the 14th Speaking to the school children, His Ho- where Tamdin Tso, a young Tibetan girl Kashag’s Education Agenda liness said that the children are the future burnt herself to death after learning about The CTA's Department of Education an- stakeholders of Tibet and that Tibetans this draconian measure being imposed in suffered because of the lack of modern Dowa township on 7 November 2012. nounced two major initiatives aimed at addressing the core educational priori- education in Tibet. But modern educa- A copy of the notice issued by the local ties of the 14th Kashag. tion alone is not sufficient, we need tra- government obtained by the Central Ti- ditional values too, His Holiness added. The first initiative announced on 20 betan Administration says, “the govern- Sikyong Dr Lobsang Sangay paid the ment imposes complete ban on keeping November 2012 is a new scholarship programme based on merit and need. Kashag’s obeisance to His Holiness on photos of His Holiness the Dalai Lama the occasion and extended CTA’s warm- in the monasteries.” It vows to “ensure The new programme represents a 50% increase in annual scholarship funding, est greetings to all Tibetans and friends that all the religious activities by Tibet- of Tibet. ans should strictly conform to govern- which includes new schemes such as ment regulations.” increased prize amount and number of At the same time, he reiterated that we awardees of Gaden Phodrang Student must focus our attention and concern It pledges to “strengthen state manage- Merit Award, Sikyong Scholarship, on the current crisis engulfing Tibet. He ment of the monasteries and proscribe Sikyong Award for Academic Accom- said that the responsibility as well as the under-aged Tibetans from joining mon- plishments, higher scholarship amounts solution for the current crisis in Tibet lies asteries and nunneries, and further vows on performance basis, Cash Incentive with the Chinese government. to “maintain unity of the motherland and Award, and Special Scholarships for Ec- A written message from the president fight against the Dalai group’s separatist onomically Disadvantaged (Nyamthak) activities.” of Kalmyk Republic to His Holiness Students. was read out by Telo Rinpoche on the Golog Jigme Faces Possible Death The second and larger initiative was the occasion. A silver globe topped with a Sentence official launch of the Tibet Education conch shell was also presented to His Project (TEP) on 23 November 2012, Holiness by His Eminence Gaden Tripa a two-year program funded by the U.S. Rinpoche. Agency for International Development India supporters hold seminar on ‘We (USAID) to help improve the quality of stand in Solidarity with Tibet’ education opportunities for Tibetan refu- gee students in India and Nepal. Antarashtriya Bharat Tibbat Sahyog Samiti, a Tibet Support Group and IIMT Earlier this September, USAID awarded Groups of College, jointly organised a US$2 million to Tibet Fund, a U.S.-based seminar on the issue of Tibet in Meerut NGO operating out of New York City, to to mark the 64th anniversary of the In- implement the program. The TEP will be ternational Human Rights Day on 10 implemented in close cooperation with December. Golog Jigme, a Tibetan monk who as- the CTA’s Department of Education. sisted filmmaker Dhondup Wangchen Hundreds of people including teachers, for his documentary shot in Tibet in Thousands attend Nobel Peace Prize students, and Tibet supporters attended 2008, is facing possible death sentence Commemoration at Mundgod the seminar “We stand in Solidarity with as Chinese police has issued arrest war- Sikyong Dr Lobsang Sangay and thou- Tibet” at IIMT Groups of College. rant against him for alleged murder sands of local Tibetans and monks at- Speakers at the occasion included Mr In- charges. tended the 23rd anniversary of the con- der Singh Namdhari, an Indian Member Golog Jigme, also known as Jigme Gyat- ferment of the Nobel Peace Prize to His of Parliament, Dr N K Trikha, National so, is missing since 20 September when Holiness the Dalai Lama, at Drepung Convener of Core Group for Tibetan he travelled from Labrang monastery to monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka Cause, Acharya Yeshi Phuntsok, Tibet- Tsoe in Kanlho in north-eastern Tibet. state. an Member of Parliament, and Mr K B On 28 November 2012, the Public Se- The function started with a minute’s si- Bakshi, President, Antarashtriya Bharat curity Bureau of Gansu Province issued lence in memory of all those Tibetans Tibbat Sahyog Samiti. an arrest warrant against him for alleged

No v e m b e r - De c e m b e r 2012 Ti b e t a n Bu l l e t i n 5 Do c u m e n t a t i o n Kashag's Statement on 23rd Anniversary of Conferment of Nobel Peace Prize to His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Later, in 2006, Tibetans gave up the use of fur of endangered animals and the world witnessed the extraordinary mass gatherings of Tibetans burning fur in public bonfires. Chinese authorities disapproved this show of Tibetan soli- darity and, once again cracked down. Even so, celebrations over His Holiness the Dalai Lama receiving the U.S. Con- gressional Gold Medal in 2007 was not tolerated by the Chinese security forces in several Tibetan areas. In that same year, Rungye Adak, a Tibetan nomad, received an eight-year sentence for pub- licly calling for His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s return to Tibet. Other Tibetans were also given stiff prison sentences. The year 2008 marked the time of the largest and most intense unrest as thou- Kalon Pema Chhinjor delivering Sikyong Dr Lobsang Sangay’s statement during the 10 December sands of Tibetans from all walks of life function protested against hardline Chinese poli- We are gathered here today to com- ans have self-immolated in Tibet since cies. Hundreds were arrested, beaten, memorate the 23rd anniversary of the 2009. There were 12 self-immolations tortured and killed. These events cast a conferment of the Nobel Peace Prize in Tibet in all of 2011 and 82 so far in pall over the 2008 Beijing Olympics. to His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the 2012, including 28 in the month of No- More recently, in addition to the fiery 64th anniversary of the International vember alone. Sadly, 80 of these Tibet- self-immolations, other forms of protests Human Rights Day. On this noteworthy ans have died. What began in the heav- and displays of solidarity have occurred occasion, the Kashag pays its obeisance ily sentineled monasteries has spread as throughout Tibet. Tibetan students in to His Holiness the Dalai Lama and ex- nomads, students and ordinary Tibetans Rebkong and Chabcha in Northeast Ti- tends its warmest greetings to all Tibet- in all three regions of Tibet (Amdo, bet took to the streets in thousands de- ans, friends and well wishers around the Kham and U-Tsang) including Lhasa, manding protection of Tibetan language world. the capital city of Tibet, join the swell- and equality. Clashes have erupted in The Norwegian Nobel Committee’s ci- ing ranks of people willing to set them- different parts of Tibet against efforts tation for the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize selves on fire to protest conditions in to divert the flow of rivers and min- to His Holiness the Dalai Lama em- Tibet. ing projects that have displaced large phasized His Holiness’ opposition to These tragic events in Tibet challenge in number of Tibetans. In a brave show the use of violence and his advocacy of new ways a central assertion and ratio- of solidarity with the self-immolators, peaceful solutions based upon tolerance nalization of the Chinese government, Tibetan teachers, government officials, and mutual respect. In the twenty-three namely, that Tibetans in Tibet are happy writers, monks and businessmen began years since receiving the Nobel Prize, and content. For decades, against astro- a three-day hunger strike on November His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s stature nomical odds, Tibetans in Tibet have 26 in Lhasa, Drakgo, Jomda, Dzach- has attained such depth that his very challenged this assertion and channeled ukha, Tridu, Serthar, Siling, Karze and name has become synonymous with their discontent in peaceful and myriad Chengdu in China’s Sichuan Province. compassion and non-violence. Tibetans ways. After the tumultuous period of Another powerful development has are incredibly fortunate to have some- 1960s, from September 1987 to March been the Lhakar movement where ev- one like His Holiness the Fourteenth 1989, Tibet again became front-page ery Wednesday thousands of Tibetans Dalai Lama as our most revered leader. news when a series of major and non- come together in formal and informal ways and take I-am-Tibetan pledges to On this occasion we must focus our at- violent protests erupted in Lhasa and speak, wear, eat and accentuate every- tention and concern on the current crisis neighboring Tibetan areas. At that time, thing Tibetan. engulfing Tibet. With enormously sor- Chinese security officials responded by row, I report that a total of 95 Tibet- imposing martial law and expelling all The self-immolations are a continua- foreign journalists and tourists.

6 Ti b e t a n Bu l l e t i n No v e m b e r - De c e m b e r 2012 Do c u m e n t a t i o n tion of a sustained non-violent Tibetan ernments and parliaments for their at- the current crisis in Tibet lies with the resistance against the occupation of tention to the deteriorating situation in Chinese government. Tibet and its repression of Tibetans. Tibet. We appreciate the support of some of They, however, represent a new thresh- The UN High Commissioner on Human our Chinese friends and various Chi- old of Tibetan despair and resentment, Rights, Navi Pillay, recently issued an nese NGOs based outside China, but and a worsening of the vicious cycle unprecedented call to Chinese leaders to remain deeply disturbed and saddened of unrest-repression-more unrest. The urgently address the underlying griev- at the silence and seeming indiffer- Kashag attributes the self-immolation ances of the Tibetan people. “Social ence of most Chinese people, particu- and current situation to the political and stability in Tibet will never be achieved larly that of Chinese intellectuals and religious repression, economic margin- through heavy security measures and public thinkers, to the suffering of the alization, social discrimination, cultural suppression of human rights,” she said Tibetan people. The Tibetan struggle assimilation and environmental destruc- on November 2. Ms. Pillay appealed to is neither anti-China nor anti-Chinese tion in Tibet. the Chinese Government “to seriously people. What Tibetans seek is freedom Despite repeated appeals by the Cen- consider the recommendations made to and genuine autonomy as enshrined in tral Tibetan Administration (CTA) to it by various international human rights the Chinese constitution. I appeal to our refrain from such drastic acts, Tibetan bodies, as well as to avail itself of the Chinese brothers and sisters to join us self-immolations persist. The universal expert advice being offered by the UN’s in supporting the aspirations of the Ti- demands of the Tibetans have been the independent experts on human rights.” betan people. return of His Holiness the Dalai Lama We also welcome the recent comments Let us build on the successful lobbying to Tibet and freedom for Tibetans. This made by Gary Locke, the US ambas- efforts of 2012 by launching a Solidar- is the precious hope of the people of sador to China, who visited Tibetan ity with Tibet campaign in 2013. I urge Tibet. It is the responsibility of those areas in late September and implored all Tibetan Associations, Tibet Support of us fortunate to live in freedom to do “the Chinese to really meet with the Groups, international NGOs, people of all within our power to help bring the representatives of the Tibetan people all faiths, and friends of justice to con- Tibetan demands to fruition. We, there- to address and re-examine some of the tinue to lobby governments and parlia- fore, view it as a sacred duty to make policies that have led to some restric- ments for Tibet and the Tibetan people. the cries of the self-immolators and oth- tions and the violence and the self-im- Organize rallies and vigils particularly er protestors heard around the world. molations.” in capital and major world cities. Please Inevitably, the Chinese Communist On November 21, the Human Rights call on the Chinese government to al- Party has blamed the self-immolations Commissioner of Germany urged the low international media access into on the exiled Tibetan leadership. But to Chinese government to reform its poli- Tibet. Time magazine listed Tibetan blame His Holiness the Dalai Lama and cies and requested international observ- self-immolations as one of the most un- the Tibetan Administration is a frank ers be allowed to visit Tibet. On No- derreported story of 2011. Let us alter admission by the Chinese government vember 27, the French Senate adopted that by reaching out to the media and of its utter failure to win the loyalty of a resolution calling on the European encouraging them to write and broad- Tibetans despite fifty plus years of oc- Union to give priority to Tibet within cast about what is happening in Tibet. cupation. It also reflects Beijing’s fail- the mandate of its recently appointed Let us declare every 17th May as the ure to engage in legitimate policy op- EU Special Representative for Human Solidarity Day for Tibet. On that day tions, and to continue to rely, instead, Rights. in 1995, the six-year-old boy, Gendhun on the blame game. The above actions by various govern- Choeky Nyima, who was recognized by In my March 10, 2012 statement, I called ments and institutions are a welcome His Holiness the Dalai Lama as the 11th on all Tibetans and friends to make positive development. We urge all Panchen Lama, was taken into custody 2012 a Tibet Lobby Year. This call, in foreign governments engaging in Hu- by the Chinese authorities and has not conjunction with the dedicated work of man Rights Dialogue with China to been seen publicly since. Tibetans and Tibet support groups, has acknowledge that the situation in Tibet Also, the Kashag and the Tibetan Parlia- been a success as we have since seen has worsened. We urge them, and the ment-in-Exile will be jointly organizing significant official statements of- sup international community, to intervene a four-day program of rallies, presenta- port by many countries; resolutions in to end the crisis in Tibet. If Beijing ends tions and other solidarity activities from parliaments and congress in the Euro- repression of Tibetans then the self-im- January 30 to February 2, 2013 in New pean Union (EU), France, Italy and the molations will abate. The CTA remains Delhi. Kalons, Tibetan parliamentarians United States; and statement by parlia- steadfastly committed to the Middle- and representatives from various Tibetan mentarians in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Way Approach and to the resumption of settlements will be participating. EU, France, Germany, Italy, India, Ja- dialogue between Beijing and Dharam- pan, South Africa and others. In closing, the CTA offers its undying sala to resolve the issue of Tibet. The gratitude to the people and government The CTA expresses deep appreciation responsibility as well as the solution for of India for their generosity, hospitality to the United Nations and various gov-

No v e m b e r - De c e m b e r 2012 Ti b e t a n Bu l l e t i n 7 Do c u m e n t a t i o n and assistance to the Tibetan refugees To our brothers and sisters in Tibet, we dom for Tibetans. for these many years. We also extend, on are with you every step of the way. The Finally, the Kashag and I join the peo- behalf of all Tibetans, profound appreci- three principles of unity, innovation and ple of Tibet in wishing His Holiness ation to our old and new friends around self-reliance will guide us towards our the Dalai Lama continued good health. the world. Your outspoken and resound- goal of seeing His Holiness the Dalai May all his wishes be fulfilled. ing support is needed more than ever. Lama return to Tibet and restoring free- TPiE's Statement on 23rd Anniversary of Conferment of Nobel Peace Prize to His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Today is the 23rd anniversary of the mutually beneficial, ideal policy of the nary people across the world greatly ad- uniquely important day on which His middle way, which is highly liberal in mire and respect His Holiness the Dalai Holiness the Dalai Lama, the supreme its scope and vast in its potential, in his Lama’s awesome, noble deeds whose saviour of all Tibetans – both those efforts to resolve the Sino-Tibetan dis- greatness and relevance transcend the left behind in Tibet and the others liv- pute by peaceful means in a stupendous barriers of times. They wholeheartedly ing in exile – the guiding light who deed of nobility. By pointing out that all endorse and act on His profound words illuminates their paths with sound ad- beings are equal in desiring happiness of wisdom and remain in continued vices about the dos and don’ts of life, and abhorring its opposite and propos- service for the universal benefit of hu- and a champion of world peace, was ing that everyone act to exchange one’s manity. Apart from that, of course, they presented the globally acclaimed Nobel own happiness with the others’ sor- also continue to lend support to the just Peace Prize. On such a day, when His row in the spirit of a Bodhisattva, He cause of Tibet on repeated occasions. Holiness, ignoring the barriers of time suggested that people throughout the Hence, along with observing this day realms, continues to provide an unfath- world embrace a sense of universal of momentous and victorious occasion, omable expanse of source of well being responsibility in order to protect the we must practice genuine altruism and to all sentient beings inhabiting across global environment and in an effort to ethnical moral principles for the benefit the universe through his hidden body, resolve conflicts. He made efforts to of others, inspired by the power of His speech and mind deeds, I, with a feeling bring peace, compassion and a sense Holiness the Dalai Lama’s compassion- of joy, obeisance and gladness and on of caring in governance in this world ate and affectionate Bodhisattva deeds behalf of all Tibetans bar none and the which is the common desire of all sen- which emphasizes that in the human Tibetan Parliament in Exile, and with a tient beings and which will ensure the society it is not external material prog- heartfelt sense of gratitude and prostra- well being of oneself and the happiness ress alone but also internal happiness tions performed countless times with of others. And he also made efforts to and contentment that we must strive to body, speech and mind worship, offer raise the ethical standards of the human accomplish. It is by such means that congratulations and greetings. society in this world through enhanced we all should strive to achieve the re- inter-religious friendship and harmony. alization of peace and harmony among Today is also a day on which not just the Through continuous, and still continu- oneself and others, as well as among people of the Land of Snows – which ing, efforts such as these, His Holiness and within families, peoples, societies, needs no mentioning – but also all the the Dalai Lama routinely provides ben- and nations. In particular, as repeat- people in this world who love democ- eficial guidance akin to a river stream, edly advised by His Holiness the Dalai racy, freedom and peace can justly im- carrying out inestimably great deeds of Lama to the youth of today about the merse themselves in glory happiness of accomplishments. Because of all these, 21st century being a century of dia- the highest order in manners alike. In His Holiness the Dalai Lama has been logue and peace and their role in bring- this respect, His Holiness has ensured praised by all categories of intelligent ing this about, every Tibetan people the revival as well as the survival and people and they conferred on him many should keep these profound and noble sustenance of the religious traditions hundreds of awards. More importantly, words in the depth of their hearts and and culture of Tibet as well as its ethical on this World Human Rights Day of 10 work to revive or, as the case may be, values which are founded on the ideol- December 1989, He was presented with carry forward the treasured ethical Ti- ogy of cause and effect and method of the globally, exceptionally acclaimed betan moral habit of altruism. By such non-violence based on the Buddhist Nobel Peace Prize, ushering him in as means, they should adhere to the exist- philosophy. By doing so, His Holiness a great champion of world peace. The ing policy of the middle way and the has, in this world beset with Five Kinds award made Him an outstanding orna- ideology of non-violence and on that of Degenerations, led the people of Ti- ment which made this world even more fundamental basis work for the benefit bet to the path of peace and non-vio- beautiful and we feel inestimable grati- of the basic Tibetan cause with unity, lence and aspired to convert their land tude for this gesture. sense of shared community through into a zone of peace, inspired by a pro- both good and bad times, nurturing and found concern; these could hardly be Likewise, many prominent public fig- preservation of culture, study and use repaid. In particular, He enunciated the ures as well as tens of millions of ordi-

8 Ti b e t a n Bu l l e t i n No v e m b e r - De c e m b e r 2012 Do c u m e n t a t i o n of one’s own language, and so on. It However, the leaders of China keep ly- of the announcements made by the Ti- goes to the very essence of our purpose ing to the outside world by maintaining betan Parliament in Exile during their that there be relentless efforts with re- that the situation in Tibet continues to press conference on 7 November 2012, gard to all these matters. be harmonious and stable. And in or- the Central Tibetan Administration is der only to hide the truth about the real Today is not only an occasion to ob- left with no option but to continue issu- situation there, they have banned for- serve the World Human Rights Day, it ing further announcements and appeals eign and independent journalists from is also the 64th anniversary of the Unit- to the international community and to visiting Tibet. Hence, there is not only ed Nations’s adoption of the Universal carry out even more extensive courses a lack of media freedom but also the on- Declaration of Human Rights. On this of campaign actions. For these too, the line channels of communication like the occasion, I, on behalf of the Tibetan responsibility should be borne entirely internet and mobile phone, used by ev- Parliament in Exile, would like to make by the government of China. eryone across the world today, are sub- an appeal to the new leaders of China Because of these developments it is jected to tight controls. Thus, the people who assumed office during the recent high time for the leaders of the Com- of Tibet remain deprived of every aspect the transfer of power. It is, of course, munist Party of China to undertake at of their fundamental human right of beyond dispute that Tibet and China the very earliest, an earth-shaking, gi- free speech. This has been compounded have been two neighbouring countries ant leap of reformative transformation by further repression by which in ev- with a long history going back to an- in the so-called People’s Republic of ery part of Tibet Chinese troops have cient times. However, the Communist China which is, as of now, totally be- arrested many totally innocent Tibetan Party of China, after it began to rule reft of any respect for human rights and people and punished them with death China, invaded and occupied the whole political freedom. To begin this process or prison sentences, disappearances, of Tibet. It then set out to achieve an it should release all the lay and reli- and so on. I would like to appeal to the evil design to obliterate the very iden- giously ordained Tibetans, including new Chinese leaders to put an immedi- tity of the Tibetan people. In the course the Panchen Lama Gedhun Choekyi ate end to all these still ongoing, totally of implementing this objective, it Nyima, who are all innocent but have repressive and inhuman practices. seized ownership of the entire Tibetan been jailed for political reasons, as well land and subjected the Tibetan people Apart from the self-immolation peace- as all the innocent people in China, such to violent persecution. Such misguided ful protests, there was, on the 9th of as democracy activist Mr. Liu Xiaobo, and erroneous policies continue to be last month, a demonstration by Tibetan who have also been jailed for political implemented to this day. Because of it, students in Rebgong County. There was reasons. also a rally by Tibetan students in Tsol- the Tibetan people, unable to live un- In view of the tragic situation in Ti- ho Chabcha County on the 26th of the der policies that grossly trampled upon bet, the Tibetan Parliament in Exile same month. Such protest campaigns, their basic human rights, found them- launched and led on 6 July this year a accompanied by raising of slogans, still selves to be left with no option but to major Flame of Truth torch relay which continue. The reason for such continu- carry out all types of peaceful protests. covered more than 30 countries across ing protests is that over the last 63 years Although the old communist leaders of five continents. Along with it, a petition of its occupation rule, the Communist China kept harping all the time about was also launched on the urgent need to Party of China has been continuing to “seeking truth from facts”, they, instead address the tragic situation in Tibet to be carry out a policy based on an ideol- of trying to address the real and obvious presented to the United National Secre- ogy of racial and class discrimination problems in Tibet, did not view the situ- tary General. This petition garnered against the Tibetan people; they coveted ation there as a government would its support signatures from 351,000 people the Tibetan land but did not want its constituent subjects and citizens. Rath- in more than 90 countries. On the World people and hence continued – and still er, they, without treating Tibetans as fel- Human Rights Day today, these two continues – on them a policy of violent low fraternal nationals by any manner campaigns will be concluded with the persecution. If the Chinese leaders still of acknowledgement, blackened them presentation of a Flame of Truth torch, keep ignoring the aspirations of the Ti- with the label of national separatists and copies of the petition and the sig- betan people by continuing to adhere to and subjected them to a violent cam- natures to office of the United Nations their existing hardline approach, rather paign called Strike Hard in total viola- Secretary General at the United Nations than changing their policies for the bet- tion of basic human rights. The result of Headquarters in New York City, USA; ter, it is not impossible that the situation this has been that the Tibetan protests at the United Nations Human Rights across the whole of Tibet will worsen not only did not come to an end but also Centre in Geneva, Switzerland; and considerably in comparison with the included, till date, 95 self-immolations at the UN Information Centre in New current state of affairs there. The re- by both lay and religious ordained Ti- Delhi, India. Along with it, I strongly sponsibility for that will be entirely on betans. These included 28 Tibetans who appeal to the United Nations to pay the government of China. Likewise, be- with extremely passionate show of non- serious attention to the issue of Tibet cause the government of China has not violent protests immolated themselves in general and especially to the tragic in the last month of November alone. responded in any way to any of the items

No v e m b e r - De c e m b e r 2012 Ti b e t a n Bu l l e t i n 9 Do c u m e n t a t i o n situation in Tibet today and address in there is a real danger of the violent Chi- All Tibetans, wherever they are living, an effective way our concerns and de- nese repression substantially worsening should make it a point to take part in mands expressed in the petition. And as even further in the face of the relentless the campaign action without any excus- already announced by the Kashag of the stream of self-immolations by Tibet- es about not having been informed or Central Tibetan Administration, an as ans protesting peacefully against the not having known about it. As already large-scale a campaign as possible of an inhuman polices of the government of announced before, every campaign ac- Global Solidarity with Tibet Campaign China. In view of this, the Tibetan Par- tion being carried out by the Central Ti- is being launched today by the entire liament in Exile has planned to carry betan Administration are to be without Tibetan people to bring timely focus on out a major campaign action lasting for violence, in compliance with the laws the tragic situation in Tibet today. about a month from 1 January 2013. of the host country and in a dignified It was decided during the Sixth World Under it three groups from the Tibet- manner. This being the case, everyone Parliamentarians’ Convention on Tibet an public, led by six members each of should pay attention to not transgress- that an International Solidarity Day for the Tibetan parliament in Exile, will ing these positions. undertake missions through states in Tibet should be observed annually on On behalf of Tibetans both in Tibet South, North and northeast India. Each 17 May, the day on which the govern- and in exile, I take this opportunity to mission group will meet with leaders, ment of China kidnapped and disap- express my gratitude to the nations, journalists, and the public in the major peared the 11th Panchen Lama Gedhun lawmaking bodies, leaders and peoples centres of each state, give introductory Choekyi Niyma. Both the Kashag and across the world who have till now paid talks to them about the very tragic situ- the Tibetan Parliament in Exile have great attention to and shown concern on ation in Tibet today, and make efforts already decided upon this date and I the tragic situation in Tibet and extend- to garner support for the Tibetan issue. appeal to everyone to make collective ed support and help. Tibetans living in Other campaign actions are also being efforts to mark the day on a large scale other countries across the world too listed and I call on all Tibetans to lend across the world and in such manner as should keep in mind the gratitude they their cooperation. to be effective and resulted oriented. owe to the governments and peoples On the manner of implementing the As per a recommendation in the report of their host countries and make con- recommendations for campaign actions of the Second Special General Meeting tinuous efforts to achieve even closer finalized in the report of the Second of the Tibetan People, for four days, friendship and harmony there. In par- Special General Meeting of the Tibet- starting from Wednesday, the 30th ticular, I appeal to everyone to carry out an People held in accordance with the of January 2013, for the purposes of whatever His Holiness the Dalai Lama, provisions of Article 59 of the Charter mourning for and expressing condo- the supremely religious among all the of Tibetans in Exile from 25 to 28 Sep- lences to the families and close rela- religious people, says and on that basis tember 2012, the Kashag and the Tibet- tives of the Tibetan people who have work without wavering and from begin- an Parliament in Exile have held both sacrificed their lives for the cause of the ning to end for the common benefit of their own separate and joint meetings Tibetan religion, polity and people, and the entirety of the cause of Tibet’s free- on several occasions and held detailed for the purposes of showing our solidar- dom struggle. ity with them, a major campaign action discussions. Decisions reached in those Finally, I pray that His Holiness the Da- will be carried out in India’s capital meeting have already been announced lai Lama live for a hundred aeons, that New Delhi. The campaign will be led and I appeal to everyone – both the con- all his wishes with fulfilled spontane- jointly by the Kashag and the Tibetan cerned Central Tibetan Administration ously, and that the just cause of Tibet Parliament in Exile and all the Tibetans bodies and others – to work with dili- definitely triumph at the earliest. gence and without laxity to implement – both officials of the Central Tibetan Administration and the Tibetan public them successfully. By the Tibetan Parliament in Exile – will carry it out, all in one go. Details 10 December 2012 It is impossible for us here to tolerate the with regard to this campaign action will Dharamsala ever worsening tragedy in Tibet where be announced on successive occasions.

Special International Meeting of Tibet Support Groups Dharamsala, India, November 16-18, 2012 CONCLUDING STATEMENT

In response to the escalating crisis in attended by almost 200 participants Relations of the Tibetan Government- Tibet, the Special International Meet- from 43 countries, was convened by in-exile. The purpose of the meeting ing of Tibet Support Groups was held the Core Group for Tibetan Cause – was to develop strategic campaigns to in Dharamsala, India from 16-18 No- India, and facilitated by the Depart- address the deteriorating situation in vember 2012. The meeting, which was ment of Information & International Tibet where to date at least 75 Tibetans

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DIIR Kalon Dicki Chhoyang speaking at the closing session of the Special International Tibet Support Groups Meeting in Dharamsala have self-immolated. violent military responses to peaceful Standing Committee to take immediate protests, and the increased use of “pa- steps to resolve these and all legitimate This is a highly significant moment in triotic re-education” campaigns. grievances of the Tibetan people rec- the Tibetan struggle for freedom. De- ognising that a peaceful resolution is spite unprecedented repression, there We express deep anguish that Tibetans in the best interests of both the Tibetan has been a dramatic upsurge in resis- feel compelled to self-immolate as an and the Chinese people. tance against China’s occupation. There act of political resistance. We resolute- have been important changes within the ly stand in solidarity with their aspi- We demand that our home govern- Tibetan Government with the historic rations for freedom and for the return ments initiate urgent and coordinated devolution of political power from His of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to his action, including at the United Nations Holiness the Dalai Lama to the demo- homeland. Responsibility for this cri- and in other international and regional cratically elected leadership. Mean- sis lies with China’s leaders and their fora, to bring pressure upon the Gov- while the Communist Party of China failed Tibet policies ernment of China to change its policies has appointed its new leaders. These in Tibet. changes demand renewed efforts from over the last sixty years. We call on Tibet Support Groups who pledge to China’s new leaders to urgently ad- The conference participants welcome increase their efforts on behalf of the dress the root causes of these self-im- the creation of a coalition of Asian Ti- Tibetan people and their human right molations. bet Support Groups and congratulate it to self-determination as recognized by on the adoption a common action pro- We are deeply concerned about the the United Nations. gram. forced removal of nomadic commu- We, the conference participants, ex- nities which is eroding cultural tradi- We, the conference participants, renew press our deep admiration and strong tions, destroying livelihoods, and re- our commitment to work together and support for the unwavering determina- sulting in social exclusion. We believe in cooperation with Tibetan organiza- tion and commitment to nonviolence that social and economic exclusion are tions, Chinese human rights defend- by Tibetans in Tibet and for the many contributing factors in the escalation ers, and other concerned organizations diverse ways in which they are resist- of self-immolation and therefore must around the world, in pursuit of a po- ing, including Tibetan cultural renais- be urgently addressed. litical solution to the Tibet issue con- sance and Lhakar. Such resistance has sistent with international human rights We call specifically on General Secre- continued despite mass detentions, standards. tary Xi Jinping and the new Politburo

No v e m b e r - De c e m b e r 2012 Ti b e t a n Bu l l e t i n 11 Fo c u s Resolutions and Statements from Different Countries on Self-immolations in Tibet

UN Urges China to Urgently Address Longstanding Grievances of Tibetans

sure, to allow independent and impartial monitors to visit and assess the actual conditions on the ground, and to lift re- strictions on media access to the region. She noted that there are 12 outstand- ing requests for official visits to China by UN Special Rapporteurs on various human rights issues, including one by the Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion and belief. During the Univer- sal Periodic Review of China’s human rights record before the UN Human Rights Council, the State pledged to step up cooperation with Special Procedures. Pillay called on the Government to fa- cilitate their access. “Social stability in Tibet will never be achieved through heavy security mea- sures and suppression of human rights,” UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay addressing the general assembly in New she said. “Deep underlying issues need York on 24 October 2012. to be addressed, and I call on the Gov- United Nations High Commissioner fair trial standards, and the torture and ernment to seriously consider the recom- for Human Rights Navi Pillay on 2 No- ill-treatment of detainees. mendations made to it by various inter- vember 2012 urged Chinese authorities “I have had several exchanges with the national human rights bodies, as well as to promptly address the longstanding Chinese Government on these issues. to avail itself of the expert advice being grievances that have led to an alarming But more needs to be done to protect hu- offered by the UN’s independent experts escalation in desperate forms of protest, man rights and prevent violations,” Pil- on human rights.” including self-immolations, in Tibetan lay said. “I call on the Government to re- Among the recommendations made by areas. spect the rights to peaceful assembly and international human rights bodies to the The UN human rights chief said she was expression, and to release all individuals Government of China on Tibet are the disturbed by “continuing allegations of detained for merely exercising these uni- following: violence against Tibetans seeking to ex- versal rights.” - UN Special Rapporteur on the right to ercise their fundamental human rights The High Commissioner also appealed food, Olivier De Schutter, recommended of freedom of expression, association to Tibetans to refrain from resorting to a suspension of non-voluntary resettle- and religion,” and pointed to “reports extreme forms of protest, such as self- ment of nomadic herders, who make up of detentions and disappearances, of immolation, and urged community and the majority of the Tibetan population, excessive use of force against peaceful religious leaders to use their influence to and called for a meaningful consulta- demonstrators, and curbs on the cultural help stop this tragic loss of life. tion. rights of Tibetans.” “I recognise Tibetans’ intense sense of - The UN Committee on the Elimination Cases have included a 17-year-old girl frustration and despair which has led of All Forms of Discrimination (CERD) who was reportedly severely beaten and them to resort to such extreme means,” recommended to China that any policies sentenced to three years in prison for dis- she said, “but there are other ways to or incentives offered that may result in a tributing flyers calling for Tibet’s - free make those feelings clear. The Govern- substantial alteration of the demographic dom and the return of the Dalai Lama. ment also needs to recognise this, and composition of autonomous minority Others have been sentenced to between permit Tibetans to express their feelings areas be reviewed. CERD also recom- four and seven years in prison for writ- without fear of retribution.” mended that the State party carefully ing essays, making films or distributing The High Commissioner urged the Gov- consider the root causes of the unrest in photos of events in Tibet outside China. March 2008, including inter-ethnic vio- Serious concerns have been raised about ernment, as a confidence-building mea-

12 Ti b e t a n Bu l l e t i n No v e m b e r - De c e m b e r 2012 Fo c u s lence, and the reasons why the situation protests in March 2008, including the and detained. escalated. reported excessive use of force against “My office also stands ready to assist - The UN Committee Against Torture peaceful demonstrators, notably monks, constructively on these issues in the re- in November 2008 recommended that in Kardze county, Ngaba county, and gion and promoting best practices from China conduct a thorough and indepen- Lhasa; and into allegations of torture around the world with regard to protec- dent inquiry into events surrounding the and ill-treatment against those arrested tion of minorities,” Pillay added. Japanese Parliamentarians Pledge Full Support for Tibet Issue

posing strict limitations on the Tibet- ans for their freedom of political, reli- gious, cultural and economic activities and punishing those who protest with physical torture and other atrocious means. A number of Tibetans have self-immolated in order to protest against such oppression. However, the Chinese government does not address the grievances of the Tibetan people and also does not respond to the Cen- tral Tibetan Administration’s repeated requests for the resumption of dialogue in seeking a peaceful solution of the Tibetan issue”, the statement said. ‘We strongly urge the Chinese govern- ment to immediately stop the unlawful Japanese Prime Minister-elect Shinzo Abe welcomes His Holiness the Dalai Lama to the Japanese suppression of the Tibetan people’s hu- Parliament building to address a gathering of parliamentarians inTokyo on 13 November 2012 man rights and improve the situation. Cutting across party lines, more than ment read out in front of His Holiness We are also ready to send such a mes- 150 Japanese parliamentarians on 13 the Dalai Lama in Japanese parliament sage to the international community November 2012 pledged their full sup- building. without any hesitation”, it noted. port to the issue of Tibet, and urged “The Chinese government is violat- China to stop the unlawful suppres- ing the human rights of the Tibetan sion of the Tibetan people in a state- people in a ruthless manner. It is im- German Human Rights Commissioner Calls for International Observers in Tibet

The Human Rights Commissioner judged by its respect for human dom of assembly and freedom of re- of the Federal German Government rights. This includes progress in ligion are suppressed more heavily in urged the Chinese government to dealing with dissidents and human these regions than in others”. reform its policies in Tibet and said rights defenders as well as in dealing “The Central Government (China) international observers be allowed to with minorities. I support the call of continues to relentlessly persecute visit Tibetan areas to assess the causes UN-High Commissioner for Human any (even alleged) endeavor for au- of the increasing self-immolations. Rights, Navi Pillay, who also has tonomy or independence. The self- pointed to the situation in Tibet in In a statement on 21 November 2012, immolations of young Tibetan monks face of the ongoing self-immolations. the Human Rights Commissioner said, and nuns at the monastery of Kirti – a With allowing international observ- “The Communist Party of China has place confronted with extraordinarily ers and a policy that reduces tensions determined its new leadership a few repressive measures – were particu- and acknowledges the deep dissatis- days ago. The outgoing President Hu larly desperate expressions of protest faction in Tibet, China would leave a Jintao has declared economic growth against these politics of repression,” mark for more humanity.” and the elimination of the tremendous the report said. social imbalance as being the biggest In its human rights policy report cov- challenges and acknowledged that ering March 2010 to February 2012, because of corruption and abuse of the German government said “Par- power there is need for reform. ticular worrisome is the human rights situation in Tibet and Xinjiang. Free- “The new leadership will also be No v e m b e r - De c e m b e r 2012 Ti b e t a n Bu l l e t i n 13 Fo c u s French Senate Adopts Resolution on Tibet

The upper house of the French Parlia- provement in the human rights situation the Union for Foreign Affairs and Se- ment, Sénat, on 27 November 2012, ad- of Tibetans; curity Policy, in the absence of a special opted a resolution in favour of Tibet. Whereas the authorities of the Republic representative for Tibet, to entrust the Special Representative of the Union for The resolution was proposed by the of China (PRC) had a disproportionate Human Rights Tibet issue as a priority, Group for Question on Tibet, an all- use of force against the 2008 protests with a mandate to: party parliamentary support group for in Tibet and since then, they imposed Tibet in the French Senate. stringent security measures that restrict - Promoting policy coordination in the freedom of expression, association and European Union for coherent actions to The Senate adopted the resolution after religion of Tibetans ; advance human rights and freedoms of it was cleared by the Senate Foreign Tibetans, including their right to pre- Affairs Committee on 22 November Considering that the talks between the serve their own identity, in its religious, 2012. envoys of the Dalai Lama and the Gov- ernment of the PRC, aimed at find- cultural and linguistic The resolution is brought in view of ing a peaceful and mutually satisfactory - Promoting policy coordination in the the deteriorating human rights situation solution to the question of the rights of European Union for actions consistent inside Tibet and calls on the European Tibetans led to any concrete results and support for dialogue between the Gov- Union to give priority to Tibet issue are currently at a standstill; ernment of the PRC and envoys of the within the mandate of its recently ap- Dalai Lama, the prospect of reaching a pointed EU Special Representative for Whereas the principles set out in the peaceful and mutually beneficial to the Human Rights. Memorandum on Genuine Autonomy for the Tibetan People, presented by the rights of Tibetans; Following is English translation of the envoys of the Dalai Lama to their Chi- - Promoting policy coordination in the resolution: nese counterparts in October 2008, are European Union for coherent actions The Senate, to be taken into account to achieve a re- supporting Tibetan exile community Having regard to Article 88-4 of the alistic and sustainable political solution in its efforts, under the direction of the Constitution, to the Tibetan issue, taking into account Central Tibetan Administration, in de- the need for the PRC, to preserve its velopment of education services and Noting resolution 2012/2685 of the Eu- sovereignty and territorial integrity, and health, guarantee a sustainable liveli- ropean Parliament of 14 June 2012 on for Tibetans to enjoy genuine autonomy hood to its members, as well as for the the situation of human rights in Tibet within the PRC; preservation of Tibetan culture in exile, Considering that respect for human Whereas the democratization of Ti- in all its aspects. rights and freedoms of religion and as- betan institutions in exile has passed a Become the Senate resolution, Novem- sociation, is one of the founding princi- milestone recently with the transfer of ber 27, 2012. ples of the European Union, its foreign political power from the Dalai Lama to The President, policy aims to promote; the Prime Minister of the Central Tibet- Whereas the EU-China dialogue on hu- an Administration in exile; Signed: Jean-Pierre Bel man rights has led to any significant im- Requests the High Representative of

US Government Urges Beijing to Hold Unconditional Dialogue with Tibetan leadership to Solve Tibet Problem

Expressing deep concern and sadness over the accelerating self-immolations by Tibetans inside Tibet, a top US gov- ernment official on 6 December 2012 urged the China to address its policies in Tibet that are pushing Tibetans to burn themselves to death in protest and to en- gage in dialogue with the Dalai Lama or his representatives without precondi- tions. Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues Maria Otero said: “The United States is deeply concerned and saddened by the continuing violence in Tibetan areas of

14 Ti b e t a n Bu l l e t i n No v e m b e r - De c e m b e r 2012 Fo c u s China and the increasing frequency of consistently urged the Chinese govern- man rights. self-immolations by Tibetans. Chinese ment to address policies in Tibetan areas “We call on the Chinese Government to authorities have responded to these trag- that have created tensions. These policies permit Tibetans to express their griev- ic incidents with measures that tighten include increasingly severe government ances freely, publicly, peacefully, and already strict controls on freedoms of controls on Tibetan Buddhist religious without fear of retribution. We hope that religion, expression, assembly and as- practice and monastic institutions; edu- the tragic acts of self-immolation end. sociation of Tibetans. Official rhetoric cation practices that undermine the pres- We call on China’s leaders to allow jour- that denigrates the Tibetan language, the ervation of Tibetan language; intensive nalists, diplomats and other observers Dalai Lama, and those who have self- surveillance, arbitrary detentions and unrestricted access to China’s Tibetan immolated has further exacerbated ten- disappearances of Tibetans, including areas. We call on the Chinese Govern- sions.” youth and Tibetan intellectual and cul- ment to Chinese government to address “Senior U.S. officials have directly tural leaders; escalating restrictions on policies in Tibetan areas that have cre- raised the issue of Tibetan self-immo- news, media and communications; and ated tensions,” Ms Otero said. lations with their Chinese government the use of force against Tibetans seeking counterparts. The U.S. Government has peacefully to exercise their universal hu-

Statement by US Senator Joseph Lieberman on Global Day of Action for Tibet

tion to those in Tibet and China who yearn for the fundamental freedom to choose their own government and lead- ers. But as we gather today, my friends, I re- main deeply concerned by the situation for the six million Tibetans living in the People’s Republic of China today. This is a community that has never been per- mitted to participate in a free and fair election of the sort that have taken place among Tibetans in exile. In fact, this is a community that is governed by authori- ties who have deemed that carrying a copy of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights or a simple photograph of his Holiness the Dalai Lama to be il- December 10, 2012 community and sustain it for decades to legal and punishable acts. It is a com- come. Tashi Delek, my friends. munity that has faced brutal repression The election held for Tibetans in March and violence and that has, for decades, It is both a pleasure and an honor to 2011, which brought Dr. Lobsang San- been denied their fundamental rights, send greetings to you from Washington, gay to office as Kalon Tripa, involved including the freedoms of expression, DC today, the Global Day of Action for voting by tens of thousands of Tibetans assembly, and association. Tibet. I regret that I cannot be with you living in exile in over thirty countries, in person this afternoon as you gather I am deeply saddened and concerned including nearly 100 Tibetan-Ameri- before the United Nations in solidarity about the rise in self-immolations in cans in Connecticut alone. I have had and in support of your brothers and sis- Tibet, and agree that the root cause of the great privilege of meeting the Kalon ters inside of Tibet. these acts of despair can be found in Tripa three times in Washington, DC. the repressive policies of the Chinese I wish first to express my apprecia- He is a man of considerable intellect government. For this reason, earlier tion for the leadership of his Holiness and accomplishment, and he has proven this year, I joined my colleagues in the Dalai Lama. I had the great honor to be a leader of courage and convic- the United States Senate to introduce of meeting His Holiness earlier this tion. The Tibetan people have chosen a resolution mourning the deaths of fall in my home state of Connecticut. wisely in electing him as their Prime Tibetans who have self-immolated and I thanked his Holiness for his historic Minister. deploring the repressive policies target- decision to devolve his political power I hope that the self-fulfillment of demo- ing Tibetans. Our resolution also called in favor or democracy, which I believe cratic governance exercised by Tibetan on the Chinese government to release will strengthen the legitimacy of the refugees can provide hope and inspira- all persons who have been arbitrarily Tibetan cause among the international detained; to suspend implementation of

No v e m b e r - De c e m b e r 2012 Ti b e t a n Bu l l e t i n 15 Fact Sheet on Self-Immolation Incidents in Tibet (27 February 2009 to 31 December 2012) Name Date of Self Current Status 28 Jamyang Palden 14/3/2012 Serious condition Immolation 29 Lobsang Tsultrim 16/3/2012 Died on 19/3/2012 1 Tapey 27/2/2009 Unknown 30 Sonam Dhargyal 17/3/2012 Died on 17/3/2012 2 Phuntsok 16/3/2011 Died on 17/3/2011 31 Lobsang Sherab 28/3/2012 Died on 28/3/2012 3 Tsewang Norbu/ 15/8/2011 Died on 17/3/2011 32 Tempa Dargey 30/3/2012 Died on 7/4/2012 Norko 33 Chimey Palden 30/3/2012 Died on 30/3/2012 4 Lobsang Kelsang 26/9/2011 Legs 34 Sonam 19/4/2012 Died on 19/4/2012 amputed,Uknown 35 Choepak Kyab 19/04/2012 Died on 19/4/2012 5 Lobsang Kunchok 26/9/2011 Serious condition 36 Doejee Tseten 27/5/2012 Died on 27/5/2012 after legs amputa- tion 37 Dhargye 27/5/2012 Unknown 6 Kelsang Wangchuk 03/10/2011 Permenantly 38 Rikyo 30/5/2012 Died on 30/5/2012 paralysed after 39 Tamding Thar 15/6/2012 Died on 15/6/2012 spinal injury 40 Ngawang Norphel 20/6/2012 Died on 30/7/2012 7 Choephel 07/10/2011 Died 11/10/2011 41 Tenzin Khedup 20/6/2012 Died on 20/6/2012 8 Khaying/Lhungyang 07/10/2011 Died 08/10/2011 42 Dekyi Choezom 27/6/2012 Unknown 9 Norbu Dramdul 15/10/2011 Died on 05/1/2012 43 Tsewang Dorjee 7/7/2012 Died on 10/7/2012 10 Tenzin Wangmo 17/10/2011 Died on 17/10/2011 44 Lobsang Lozin 17/7/2012 Died on 17/7/2012 11 Dawa Tsering 25/10/2011 Unknown 45 Lobsang Tsultrim 6/08/2012 Died 6/8/2012 46 Dolkar Tso 7/8/2012 Died 7/8/2012 12 Palden Choetso/ 03/11/2011 Died on 3/11/2011 Choesang 47 Choepa` 10/8/2012 Died 10/8/2012 13 Tenzin Phuntsok 01/12/2011 Died on 6/12/2011 48 Lungtok 13/8/2012 Died 14 Tsultrim 06/1/2012 Died on 7/1/2012 49 Tashi 13/8/2012 Died 14/8/2012 15 Tennyi 06/1/2012 Died on 6/1/2012 50 Lobsang Kalsang 27/8/2012 Died 27/8/2012 16 Sonam Wangyal 08/1/2012 Died on 8/1/2012 51 Dhamchoe 27/8/2012 Died 27/8/2012 17 Lobsang Jamyang 14/1/2012 Died on 16/1/2012 52 Yungdrung 29/9/2012 Unknown 18 Rigzin Dorjee 08/2/2012 Died on 21//2012 53 Gudrup 4/10/2012 Died 4/10/2012 19 Sonam Rabyang 08/02/2012 Unknown 54 Sangay Gyatso 6/10/2012 Died 6/10/2012 20 Tenzin Choedron 08/2/2012 Died on 08/2/2012 55 Tamdin Dorjee 13/10/2012 13/10/2012 21 Lobsang Gyatso 13/2/2012 Unknown 56 Lhamo Kyab 20/10/2012 Died 20/10/2012 22 Dhamchoe Sangpo 17/2/2012 Died on 17/2/2012 57 Dhondup 22/10/2012 Died 22/10/2012 23 Nangdrol 19/2/2012 Died on 19/2/2012 58 Dorjee Rinchen 23/10/2012 Died 23/10/2012 24 Tsering Kyi 03/03/2012 Died on 03/3/2012 59 Lhamo Tseten 26/10/2012 Died 26/10/2012 25 Rinchen 4/03/2012 Died on 04/3/2012 60 Thubwang Kyab 26/10/2012 Died 26/10/2012 26 Dorjee 5/03/2012 Died on 05/3/2012 61 Tsepo 25/10/2012 Died 25/10/2012 27 Gepey 10/3/2012 Died on 10/3/2012 62 Tenzin 25/10/2012 unknown

Name Affiliation Location of In- Age Father ’s Mother’s Date of Self Current Status cident Name Name Immolation 63 Dorjee Lhundup (M) Rebgong, Rebgong 24 Drukthar S h a w o 4/11/2012 Died on 4/11/2012 Gyal Yakmo 64 Dorjee (M) Ngoshul monastery, Tsodrug vil- 15 Tsering Ghangkar 7/11/2012 Died on 7/11/2012 lage, 65 Samdub (M) Ngoshul monastery, Tsodrug vil- 16 Sothar Pasang 7/11/2012 unknown lage,

16 Ti b e t a n Bu l l e t i n No v e m b e r - De c e m b e r 2012 66 Dorjee Kyab (M) Ngoshul monastery, Tsodrug vil- 16 Tsering 7/11/2012 unknown lage, Dhondup 67 Tamdin Tso (F) Dorongpo village, Dorongpo vil- 23 Tamdin Kunchok 7/11/2012 Died on 7/11/2012 lage, Kyab Tso 68 Tsegyal (M) Tingser Village, Bekar town, 27 7/11/2012 Died on 18/11/2012 69 Kalsang Jinpa (M) Rebgong Rebgong 18 Choepa D e c h o k 8/11/2012 Died on 8/11/2012 Kyi 70 Gonpo Tsering (M) Tsoe county in Amdo Lushoe village, 19 T a s h i Nyinglo 10/11/2012 Died on 10/11/ 2012 Sonam 71 Nyingkar Tashi (M) Rebgong Rebgong 24 12/11/2012 Died on 12/11/2012 72 Nyinchak Bum (M) Dowo township, Re- Dowo town- 18 12/11/2012 Died on 12/11/2012 bgong ship, Rebgong 73 Khabum Gyal (M) Gyalwo Luchungth- Gyalwo Lu- 18 Tadin D o l k a r 15/11/2012 Died on 15/11/2012 ang, Rebgong chuthang, Gyal Tso 74 Tenzin Dolma (F) Goge village Goge village 23 Bhulo T a s h i 15/11/2012 Died on 15/11/2012 Dolma 75 Chagmo Kyi (F) Khagya village, Reb- Rongwo mon- 17/11/2012 Died on 17/11/2012 gong astery, 76 Sangdhak Tsering Tsekhog Gonshul, Dokar town- 24 Choeying M e n l h a 17/11/2012 Died on 17/11/2012 (M) Rebgong ship, Rebgong Tso 77 Wangchen Norbu (M) Yadzi, Tsoshar, Amdo Gaden Choeph- 25 Tenzin K h a n d o 19/11/2012 Died on 19/11/2012 eling, Tso 78 Tsering Dhondup (M) Amchok Sangchu in In front of the 34 Lubum D r u k m o 20/11/2012 Died on 20/11/2012 Labrang local mine field Gyal tso 79 Lubum Tsering (M) Dowa, Rebgong Dowa Town 18 Tsego 22/11/2012 Died on 22/11/2012 80 Tadin Kyab (M) Luchu, Kanlho Luchu, Kanlho 23 Tsering D o l m a 22/11/2012 Died on 22/11/2012 Tashi Tso 81 Tadin Dorjee (M) Tsekhog, Malho Tsekhog, 29 23/11/2012 Died on 23/11/2012 82 Wangyal (M) Taktse Town, Serthar Serthar 20′s 26/11/2012 Unknown 83 Sangay Dolma (F) Bharkor village, Bharkor vil- 17 Sonam Dhondup 25/11/2012 Died on 25/11/2012 lage, Gyal Tso 84 Kunchok Tsering (M) Achok, Labrang A c h o k , 18 Tsephag G o n p o 26/11/2012 Died on 26/11/2012 Labrang Kyab Tso 85 Gonpo Tsering (M) Luchu, Kanlho Luchu, Kanlho 24 Wangyal Namlolo 26/11/2012 Died on 26//11/2012 86 Kalsang Kyab (M) Dowa Mergey vil- Kyangtsa town- 24 Trogyal Achoe 27/11/2012 Died on 27/11/2012 lage, ship, Dzoege 87 Sangay Tashi (M) Sangkhog, Sangchu coun- 18 Namkho 27/11/2012 Died on 27/11/2012 ty, 88 Bendey Khar (M) Tsoe town, Kanlho, Tsoe Town, 21 Tsering Kunsang 28/11/2012 Died on 28/11/2012 Amdo Kanlho, Amdo Thar Dolma 89 Tsering Namgyal (M) Zama Lotso Village, Luchu 31 Choero Tam- 29/11/2012 Died on 29/11/2012 Luchu, dingTso 90 Kunchok Kyab (M) Zoegey, Ngaba coun- Zoegey, Ngaba 29 Phuntsok Lobsang 30/11/2012 Died on 1/12/2012 ty, Amdo county, Amdo Dolma 91 Sungdue Kyab (M) Sangchu County Bora, Labrang. Tsepa B e n d e y 2/12/2012 Unknown Tso 92 Lobsang Gedun (M) Penag Kadak Dzong Golog Pema 29 Golog Sago De- 3/12/2012 Died on 3/12/2012 Dzong. Lokho wang 93 Kunchok Phelgye (M) Gonda Dewa village, Dzoege, Ngaba 24 Kunchok Dolma 8/12/2012 Died on 8/12/2012 Ngaba Kyab Tso 94 Pema Dorjee (M) Chokhor village, Shit- Shitsang Mon- 23 8/12/2012 Died on 8/12/2012 sang, Luchu, Kanlho aster, Luchu 95 Bhenchen Kyi (F) Dokarmo region of Rebkong, 17 Sonam Sermo 9/12/2012 Died on 9/12/2012 Tsekhog, Rebkong tsering

No v e m b e r - De c e m b e r 2012 Ti b e t a n Bu l l e t i n 17 Fo c u s religious control regulations; to cease nizations to Tibet. I am happy to report freedoms: the United States Congress the intimidation, harassment and deten- that our resolution unanimously passed has not and will not forget about you tion of peaceful protesters, and to allow the Senate. and your cause. unrestricted access to journalists, for- Today, I say to those in Tibet who are eign diplomats, and international orga- striving to secure their fundamental Issue of Human Rights Violations in Tibet Raised in Indian Parliament Indian BJP leader and former External cal system in the region under Chinese Affairs Minister, Mr Yashwant Sinha, rule”. on 10 December 2012 raised in the Lok “Worse, the response of the Chinese is Sabha the issue of rights violations in more repression,” said Mr Sinha, who Tibet. is the convener of the All Party Indian BJP leader Yashwant Sinha said the Parliamentarian Forum on Tibet. Chinese have been carrying out the He wanted the House to express “deep- “grossest” violations of human rights in est heartfelt condolences” over Tibet- Tibet over the last 60 years, the Press ans’ plight and call upon the Chinese Trust of India reported. to “listen to the anguish” and “ensure Mr Sinha said Tibetans are setting them- people (in Tibet) get their rights”. selves on fire because of “excessive use “I call upon Parliament to speak up,” he MrYashwant Sinha addressing senior officials of military force, religious restrictions, appealed. of the CTA in Dharamsala on 15 September disappearances and detentions, removal 2012 of nomads and degradation of ecologi-

UN should play key role in solving crisis in Tibet: US Congressman Capuano

US Congressman from Massachusetts, “With so much conflict in the world to- “The UN can and should play a key Michael E. Capuano said the United day, we must not forget the continuing role in remedying this situation, and I Nations should play a key role in find- oppression Tibetans have suffered. We believe it is not unreasonable to expect ing a solution to the deteriorating hu- must resolve to work toward freedom permanent members of the Security man rights situation in Tibet. for the Tibetan people. Far too many Council to respect the UN’s founding have lost their lives as a result of injus- principles,” he added. “Tibet and the Tibetan people too suf- tice and in protest against it. We mourn fered far too long from violations of “Many of us in Congress remain dedi- the recent, tragic deaths of those who their most fundamental rights,” Con- cated to the cause of the Tibetan people. immolated themselves when, as they gressman Capuano said in his message Their voices will be heard, and we will must have felt, no other act of resis- to Tibetans on the International Human not forget their struggles,” Congress- tance was possible,” he said. Rights Day on 10 December. man Capuano said. EU human rights strategy must include a Special Representative for Tibet: MEP

A member of Europe Parliament has Mr Donskis underlined that the annual report should set ambitious, yet achiev- called on the European Union to ap- report calls on the EU to ensure high, able goals, which the Parliament should point a Special EU Representative on uncompromised human rights standards push for. This year I want to focus on Tibet to reaffirm its strategy to support in its relations with other countries,” es- Tibet – a country which merely seeks human rights and democracy. pecially with big partners such as Rus- to preserve its religious, cultural and The EU should prove its dedication sia and China, where human rights are historical identity, yet suffers from sys- to the policy of peaceful dialogue and often trivialised and marginalised in the temic human rights violations by China. support for human rights and democ- context of economic and other consid- Given the dramatic situation there, the racy with a strong and consistent EU erations. European Union should set up an office strategy for human rights, said Mr Le- He said this year’s annual report to be of a Special EU Representative on Tibet onidas Donskis, MEP from Lithuania, sharp, focused, strategic and useful in to monitor the situation more closely,” while speaking on the EU annual report shaping EU policy on human rights in he said. on human rights and democracy in the the world and not just a mere reflection world. The report was voted in a ple- of important developments of the past nary session in Strasbourg on 13 De- year. cember 2012. “I believe that each annual human rights

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Canada Urges China for Meaningful Dialogue to Solve Tibet Issue

“Canada supports Tibetans’ freedoms of expression, assembly and associa- tion. That anyone should feel such an end is justified by these means is a strik- ing testament to Tibetans’ deep yearn- ing for greater religious, linguistic and cultural rights. “Canada encourages China to give full consideration to the traditions and cul- ture of the Tibetan population in a man- ner that will help ease tensions. We call on China to lift restrictions on access to the affected areas for the diplomats, media and other observers. John Baird, Foreign Minister of CanadaFile photoCredit AlexWongGetty Images “We urge China to engage in substan- The Canadian government has ex- “I am concerned about the escalating tive and meaningful dialogue with the pressed concern over the wave of tragic number of self-immolations in Tibetan Dalai Lama or his representatives in self-immolations in Tibet and urged areas of China and the increasingly pu- working toward a peaceful resolution the Chinese government to resume dia- nitive measures being taken in response, of outstanding issues that is acceptable logue with the Tibetan leadership to which further exacerbate tensions in the to both sides,” Foreign Minister John find a mutually-agreeable solution to region,” Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird said. the issue of Tibet. Baird said on 14 December 2012.

EU Encourages Dialogue to Resolve Tibet Issue

15 December 2012 tration of the Tibetan people and ensure low free access to all Tibetan autono- Declaration by the High Representa- that their civil, political, economic and mous areas for diplomats as well as for tive, Catherine Ashton, on behalf of the social and cultural rights are respected, international journalists. European Union on Tibetan self-immo- including their right to enjoy their own Recognising their intense sense of de- lations culture, to practise their own religion spair, the EU calls on Tibetans to refrain and to use their own language. The EU is profoundly saddened by the from resorting to extreme forms of pro- increasing number of Tibetans com- The EU fully supports the statement test, such as self-immolation, and on mitting self-immolation, many of them made by the UN High Commissioner their community and religious leaders young people. for Human Rights, Ms Navi Pillay on 2 to use their influence to help stop this November 2012. The EU calls upon the tragic loss of life. We are concerned by the restrictions on Chinese authorities to respect the rights expressions of Tibetan identity, which Finally, the EU encourages all con- of Tibetans to peaceful assembly and appear to be giving rise to a surge of cerned parties to resume a meaningful expression, to act with restraint, and to discontent in the region. While respect- dialogue. release all individuals detained for tak- ing China’s territorial integrity, the EU ing part in peaceful demonstrations. calls upon the Chinese authorities to ad- dress the deep-rooted causes of the frus- We also urge Chinese authorities to al-

US Urges China to Address Grievances of Tibetans The United States has called on the Chi- that have created tensions and threaten ment to permit Tibetans to express their nese government to address its policies the distinct religious, cultural, and lin- grievances freely, publicly, peacefully, that have aggravated the wave of self- guistic identity of the Tibetan people,” and without fear of retribution. So this immolations by Tibetans inside Tibet. State Department’s Acting Deputy is something that is very much a part of Spokesperson Patrick Ventrell said on our dialogue with the Chinese Govern- “We continue to publicly and privately 14 December 2012. ment,” Mr Ventrell said. urge the Chinese Government at all lev- els to address policies in Tibetan areas “So we call on the Chinese Govern-

No v e m b e r - De c e m b e r 2012 Ti b e t a n Bu l l e t i n 19 Fo c u s UK Expresses Serious Concerns, Calls for Resumption of Dialogue to Resolve Tibet Issue

"British Foreign Office Minister Hugo situation there, including the self-im- “I also urge the Chinese government to Swire has said that the UK has serious molations in Tibetan regions. ensure unrestricted access to the Tibet- concerns about the self-immolations in “We urge the Chinese authorities to ex- an Autonomous Region and other Ti- Tibetan regions", said a statement from ercise restraint. At the same time, I join betan areas of China for diplomats, in- the British Embassy in Beijing on 18 Baroness Ashton in calling on Tibetans ternational media and other concerned December 2012. not to resort to extreme forms of protest parties. We believe a long term solution Following a European Union statement such as self-immolation, and urge their is best achieved through respect for on self-immolations in Tibet, Foreign community and religious leaders to use universal principles of human rights Office Minister Hugo Swire said: “We their influence to stop this tragic loss of and genuine autonomy for Tibet within strongly support the recent statement life. We strongly support the resump- the framework of the Chinese consti- from Baroness Ashton about the situa- tion of meaningful dialogue to resolve tution.” Foreign Office Minister Hugo tion in Tibet. We continue to have se- the underlying grievances of Tibetan Swire said. rious concerns about the human rights communities.

Members of US Congress Urge President Obama to Lead Efforts to Resolve Tibet Issue

Members of the U.S. House of Rep- human rights situation in Tibet. As you strators, and curbs on the cultural rights resentatives have written to President consider candidates to be the next Sec- of Tibetans.” retary of State, we urge you to nominate Obama asking that the “United States “We believe Commissioner Pillay’s someone who will champion this issue. take a leading role and engage actively statement requires stronger efforts on with partner nations on measures that “It has long been U.S. policy to pro- the part of the United States and the in- could bring near-term improvements mote dialogue without preconditions ternational community to press China to in the human rights situation in Tibet.” to advance a solution on Tibet and to respect human rights in Tibet. It should The letter, dated 20 December 2012, press for respect for human rights and serve as a clarion call for a new level of was authored by Representatives Jim the preservation of Tibetan religion, collaborative and coordinated pressure McGovern (D-MA) and Frank Wolf language and cultural heritage. and engagement with the Chinese gov- (R-VA) and signed by a total of 58 ernment on the Tibetan issue, including House Members of both parties. “Regrettably, the policies of the Chinese government towards the Tibetan people but not limited to allowing access by Congressman McGovern said: “With have only increased in their level of re- independent and impartial monitors to the steep rise in self-immolations by pression, their intrusion into all Tibetan assess conditions on the ground, includ- Tibetans and the Chinese authorities’ institutions, most particularly religious ing the 12 outstanding requests for of- failure to address their legitimate griev- and educational, and their denigration ficial visits by U.N. special rapporteurs; ances, the United States must lead ef- of Tibetan culture. These repressive adoption by the Chinese government of forts to resolve the crisis. We welcome conditions have led to the self-immo- policies recommended by U.N. special recent statements by the State Depart- lations and protests by Tibetans. As rapporteurs, such as suspension and re- ment, the European Union, Canada and incidents of self-immolation increased view of Chinese policies and incentives the United Kingdom, and in this let- in frequency, so have reports of mass that promote the settlement of mainland ter we urge the President to work with gatherings of Tibetans to mourn and Chinese into Tibet; the suspension of these governments to address the hu- express solidarity with those who have non-voluntary resettlement of Tibetan man rights situation in Tibet. The recent undertaken these often mortal acts of nomadic herders; an independent in- statement by U.N. Human Rights Chief protest. Continued crackdowns by Bei- quiry into alleged excessive use of Navi Pillay provides a critical road map jing threaten to escalate the situation. force against peaceful demonstrators of toward that goal.” 2008, and allegations of torture and ill- “It is in this context that we welcome treatment against those arrested and de- In their letter to President Obama, the the strong November 2nd statement on members of the U.S. Congress said: tained; lifting restrictions on media ac- Tibet by U.N. High Commissioner for cess to the region; respect for Tibetans’ “We write to strongly urge you to make Human Rights Navi Pillay. She cited Tibet one of your top priorities for U.S. rights to peaceful assembly, expression “continuing allegations of violence and religious practice, and the release advocacy, especially given the desper- against Tibetans seeking to exercise ate protests occurring in Tibet this past of anyone detained for exercising those their fundamental human rights of free- rights; and renewed engagement in dia- year. It is critical that the U.S. take a dom of expression, association and reli- leading role and engage actively with logue with the Dalai Lama or his repre- gion,” and pointed to “reports of deten- sentatives without preconditions. partner nations on measures that could tions and disappearances, of excessive bring near-term improvements in the use of force against peaceful demon- “The Chinese government appears to

20 Ti b e t a n Bu l l e t i n No v e m b e r - De c e m b e r 2012 Fo c u s believe that by sealing off Tibet, inter- more must be done. order to achieve a negotiated solution national interest and concern will di- “We urge you, Mr. President, to take to the problems afflicting Tibet and the minish. It will not. We were therefore a leading role in support of Commis- Tibetan people. pleased to see the recent statements sioner Pillay’s statement and actively “We have the moral obligation to speak by Special Coordinator for Tibetan Is- engage partner nations on measures that out for the Tibetan people and confront sues Under Secretary Maria Otero and could bring near-term improvements China about these abuses, to convey by Assistant Secretary of State for De- in the human rights situation in Tibet the aspirations for change that are be- mocracy, Human Rights and Labor Mi- and serve to de-escalate rising tensions ing expressed so desperately by the Ti- chael Posner expressing U.S. concern brought about by hard-line and destruc- betan people directly to those who have over the increasing frequency of self- tive Chinese policies and actions. In the responsibility to heed Tibetans’ immolations by Tibetans and rejection addition, continued attention must be demands for change, respect and basic of the continuing violence by Chinese paid to promoting dialogue between dignity. We ask that you make this a top authorities in Tibetan areas. But much Chinese officials and Tibetan leaders in priority and lead the way.”

Department Of Education Announces New Scholarship Scheme

The Department of Education of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) is pleased to announce a new scholarship scheme based on merit, need. The new scheme aims to provide incentives to talented and hard-working students while also being mindful of the needs of the economically disadvantaged students and families. It aims to fulfil the vision of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and reflects the 14th Kashag prioritisation of education. Investment in Education will strengthen and sustain the Tibet cause. This new scheme aims to promote academic excellence, produce more scholars and professionals, and also support economically disadvantaged students. The new scheme represents a 50% increase in annual scholarship funding. The Department of Education will strive to provide more scholarship in the coming years that support better human resource development and enhance over all Tibetan capability and promote more leaders in the Tibetan community. Some of the highlights of the new scheme are: 1) Gaden Phodrang Student Merit Award: As an incentive to students, the Department of Education has increased both the amount and the number of awardees of this prestigious award. The number of awardees has been increased to nine students from the present three, and the cash award is now 20,000 INR, 15,000 INR and 10,000 INR for the top three recipients in each of the three streams of science, arts and commerce. 2) Sikyong Scholarship: This new scholarship is being rolled out to encourage our students to work harder and perform better in the board exams. Any student who obtains 95% or higher in the XIIth grade board exam will be awarded this prestigious scholarship, with a monetary prize of 100,000 INR (One lakh rupees). 3) Sikyong Award for Academic Accomplishments: Any student or candidate who has completed a Ph.D. in any field will be awarded the Sikyong Award of 20,000 INR, along with a certificate of appreciation. 4) Students scoring higher percentages on the annual exam will be rewarded with higher scholarship amounts. Presently, we provide the same scholarship amount to all the students, irrespective of performance. For example, a student with a 60% score receives the same amount as one with 80% score. However, now under the new scholarship scheme, students will be awarded scholarships ranging from 35,000 INR to 100,000 INR depending on their performance in the school board exams. 5) Cash Incentive Award: If a student currently holding a scholarship scores 75% or more on the final yearly examination, he or she will be offered 10,000 INR, in addition to the regular scholarship amount he or she is offered. 6) Special Scholarships for Economically Disadvantaged (Nyamthak) Students: This scholarship has been introduced for students who are financially below the poverty line as determined by the CTA. It aims to help such students complete a higher education, which will in turn help alleviate families from poverty. The students under this category are eligible to apply who score a minimum of 40% on the board exam. Education Kalon cum Sikyong 20th November, 2012 For more information and clarification please contact: Department of Education, CTA Email: [email protected], scholarship@tibet. net Note: The above Scholarships are subject to the fulfilment of criterion stipulated in the Rules and Regulation governing DOE Scholar- ship Program.

No v e m b e r - De c e m b e r 2012 Ti b e t a n Bu l l e t i n 21 Fe a t u r e s Global Solidarity Day for Tibet Observed across the World

On the occasion of the 23rd anniversary ment, following which Mr Choekyong to the long-standing issue of Tibet, and of the conferment of the Nobel Peace Wangchuk, a Tibetan parliamentarian, to send an immediate fact-finding del- Prize to His Holiness the Dalai Lama delivered the parliament’s statement. A egation to assess the prevailing critical and the 64th anniversary of Internation- minute’s silence was observed to show situation inside Tibet. The signatures al Human Rights Day, the Tibetan com- solidarity with all those Tibetans who were collected during the course of munities and Tibet supporters around have sacrificed their lives for the cause Flame of Truth relay across 90 coun- the world observed the Global Solidar- of Tibet. tries which started this July. ity Day on 10 December 2012, in view of the deepening crisis amid increasing Indian dignitaries, Mr Balbir Punj, Later in the evening, hundreds of In- Chinese repression inside Tibet. Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), dian supporters, friends of Tibet, hu- Lt. General (Rtd.) N S Malik, former man rights activists and people from India deputy Chief of Army Staff, and Mr JP different walks of life from Delhi and Major cities and Tibetan settlements Nadda, National General Secretary and NCR joined a candle light vigil to show across India observed Global Solidarity Spokesperson of Bharatiya Janata Party their solidarity with the Tibetan people at Jantar Mantar, which was jointly organised by Core Group for Tibetan Cause, India and Tibet Support Groups in Delhi. United States Thousands of Tibetans and supporters held a peaceful rally in New York and urged the UN for its intervention to find a lasting solution to the problems in Tibet. Tibetans and supporters, includ- ing many from Canada, held peaceful rallies in front of the Chinese consulate Thousands participate in a rally on the world human rights day and global solidarity day forTibet and the UN headquarters. in New Delhi Members of the Tibetan Parliament- in-Exile in North America, Mr Tashi Namgyal and Mr Norbu Tsering, lead a delegation of representatives of Tibet- an associations and NGOs to meet Ms Maarit Kohonen Sheriff, Deputy Head of the Office of High Commissioner for Human Rights and Ms Ann Syuata, Human Rights Officer, at the UN head- quarters and submitted to the UN offi- cials a petition of 357,000 signatures.

Tibetan Parliamentarians visiting the UN office to submit signed petition on Tibet com- Marking the Global Solidarity Day for piled in books (right) in New Delhi Tibet in front of the UN headquarters Mr Lobsang Nyandak, Representative Day on 10 December. Tibetans resid- for the USA, Chinese democracy ac- (BJP), spoke on the occasion to express ing in Delhi and other adjacent areas tivist Yang Jianli, writer Chen Pokong their solidarity with Tibet. like Noida, Gurgaon and Faridabad, and former Tibetan political prisoner organised a massive rally from Ramlila A Tibetan parliamentary delegation Ngawang Sangdrol addressed the gath- Ground to Jantar Mantar to mark the visited the United Nations Informa- ering on the issue of Tibet. Global Solidarity Day with Tibet on 10 tion Center and submitted a petition December. In his message on the occasion, US Sen- of 357,000 signatures by government ator Joseph Lieberman said: “Today, I leaders, congressmen, parliamentar- Addressing the gathering at Jantar Man- say to those in Tibet who are striving to ians and members of the international tar, His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s Rep- secure their fundamental freedoms: the community calling for United Nations’ resentative, Mr Tempa Tsering, read out United States Congress has not and will intervention in finding a lasting solution Sikyong Dr Lobsang Sangay’s state- not forget about you and your cause”.

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for concerted campaigns to fulfil the as- pirations of Tibetans inside Tibet.

Ms Inge Hermans, the president of Bel- gium’s Vrienden Van Tibet (Friends of Tibet), expressed her deep anguish at the indifference of the international community and institutions to the tragic situation unfolding inside Tibet.

Mr Ngodup Dorjee, Representative of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, read out the statement of Sikyong Dr Lobsang Sangay on 23rd anniversary of the con- ferment of the Nobel Peace Prize to His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Tibetan Parliamentarians submitting petition to UN officials at the UN headquarters in New York New York City Council member and They also thanked the High Com- After the official function, the local Ti- Connecticut State Senator, Mr Tony missioner for her recent statement on betans and the supporters held a peace Boucher, also addressed the gathering Tibet. The UN officials promised to rally through the Brussels city to the to express his solidarity with the Ti- Chinese embassy. betan people.

In addition to Tibetans living in New York and New Jersey, others from Mas- sachusetts, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Ithaca, Vermont, Washington, D.C., Virginia, Maryland, Illinois, Washing- ton State, California as well as from Quebec and Ontario in Canada, attend- ed the rally. Switzerland Hundreds of Tibetans and supporters from Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Spain, Austria and France braved the cold Tibetans gather for a rally in front of the UN office in Geneva winter weather in Geneva to express Similarly, the Tibetan community in solidarity with all those Tibetans who bring the petition on Tibet to the High Amsterdam and Barcelona respectively self-immolated in Tibet since February Commissioners’attention. 2009. The rally was organised by the organised peace rally and prayer service Tibetan Community in Switzerland and Belgium, Holland, Spain in collaboration with local Tibet Sup- port Groups. The Tibetans and friends Liechtenstein. Over 600 Tibetans and Tibet supporters of Tibet in both the cities participated in in Belgium took part in a peace rally in The signature petition was submitted the rallies in large numbers. front of the European commission in to the Office of the UN High Commis- Brussels to mark Global Solidarity Day sioner for Human Rights. A Tibetan France for Tibet. delegation – comprising two members Around 300 Tibetans and French Tibet of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, Ven. The rally began with a prayer service supporters marked the 64th anniversa- Thubten Wangchen and Mrs Chundgak in memory of all those Tibetans who ry of the declaration of Charter of the Koren, the president of Tibetan Com- have sacrificed their precious lives for Universal Human Rights in Paris with munity, Mr Lobsang Gangshontsang the cause of Tibet, and for those who a solidarity campaign to draw the atten- and His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s continue to suffer under the repressive tion of the international community to Representative based in Geneva, Mr Chinese rule. the deepening crisis in Tibet. Tseten Samdup Chhoekyapa – briefed Mrs Laura Dupuy Lasserre, President Addressing the gathering, Mr Thupten The solidarity vigil was held at Place of the UN Human Rights Council in Phegyal, the President of Tibetan com- Sainte-Michel, at the heart of the city Geneva, on the present situation in Ti- munity in Belgium, urged the Tibetans flocked by tourists as well as local bet and the Flame of Truth campaign. and the supporters of Tibet to gear up French citizens.

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The vigil organized by the Tibetan Com- Australia Chinese government against the Tibet- munity in France and supported by oth- ans. Tibetans and Tibet supporters in Aus- er Asian human rights and Tibet support tralia gathered in the city centre of Can- organisations started in the afternoon The Tibetan community of Canberra berra, in solidarity with the Tibetans with the gathering observing silence sent memoranda to the UN Secretary inside Tibet as well as to raise aware- to pay tribute to all those Tibetans who General Ban ki-moon and the Austra- ness regarding the current wave of self- have lost their lives as a consequence of lian Prime Minister Julia Gillard. immolations in Tibet. Russia Mr Sonam Dagpo, Global Solidarity Day for Tibet was also Representative of observed in several cities of Russian His Holiness the Federation. Dalai Lama, spoke on the present hu- In Moscow, Tibetans, friends and sup- man rights situation porters of Tibet, and Buddhists gathered in Tibet including at White Cloud Culture Center in the city the self-immolation center in support of and solidarity with of 95 Tibetans since Tibetans suffering in Tibet and also to 2009. commemorate the 23rd anniversary of the conferment of Noble Peace Prize to Prof. John Powers Ven.Thubten Wangchen, MrTseten Samdup Chhoekyapa, and MrTen - His Holiness the Dalai Lama in 1989. zin S Kayta, during their meeting with Mrs Laura Dupuy Lasserre, the from the Australian President of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva National University Representative of His Holiness the Dalai told his personal ac- Lama to Russia and CIS, Nawang Rab- China’s military invasion of Tibet, par- count of a recent visit to Tibet and ob- gyal, spoke on the current situation in ticularly to the self-immolators. servation of heavy militarisation in Ti- Tibet, and the farsighted mission, view bet. and noble activities of His Holiness the The vigil was also participated by two Dalai Lama. Ms Irindjan Andriyanova, French Senators. Mr Jean-Francios Mr Fang Yuan, Chairman of the Chinese Kalmyk professional singer, sang songs Humbert, the President of Tibet Group Labour party, expressed hope that the in praise of His Holiness the Dalai in France’s upper house in his brief new Chinese leader Xi Jinping would Lama, after which the documentary film speech, renewed his call for the respect be open-minded like his father who be- "THE BURNING QUESTION: WHY of Tibetan people’s fundamental human friended His Holiness the Dalai Lama. ARE TIBETAN TURNING TO SELF- rights and assured his unwavering sup- He was optimistic that His Holiness the IMMOLATION?” was screened. port for Tibet until the day when free- Dalai Lama would be able to return to dom shines in Tibet. Tibet and there would be no more Ti- Global Solidarity Day for Tibet was betans in exile and self-immolations. also observed in St. Petersburg and in The gathering was also addressed by the capital of Tuva Republic, where 18 representatives of various other or- Tibetans and supporters raised slogans participants in solidarity rally were ar- ganisations who had come forward in and rallied from the city centre towards rested by police and were later released. support of this rally, which included the Chinese embassy, where prayers The event was covered by Russian Infor- China-Tibet Alliance, Overseas Chi- were said for the self-immolators and mation Agency (RIA), the biggest news nese Democratic Party, Communities of their families. Slogans were also raised agency in Russia and CIS. Vietnam, Uighur, Burma and Laos. against the repressive actions of the

The Truth Will Set Us Free

Following is the transcript of Yang Jianli's speech at the concluding session of Special International Tibet Support Groups Meet- ing in Dharamsala

Dear Brothers and Sisters they will not stop. Even as I speak, there speakable suffering the Chinese govern- may be more actually happening. ment has systematically inflicted upon Nearly 80 Tibetans have set themselves the people of Tibet. Embarrassed by the on fire in the past three years for the The martyrdom of so many devoted general apathy of the Chinese general cause of their people’s freedom. This and peaceable Tibetan people has over- public. Humbled because I am a proud month alone, the world bore witness to whelmed me with grief. As a Chinese man: A proud man brought to his knees 15 more tragic and heroic self immola- man, I stand before you shamed, embar- by the weight of his grief, the force of tions. We all have a strong sense that rassed and humbled. Shamed by the un-

24 Ti b e t a n Bu l l e t i n No v e m b e r - De c e m b e r 2012 Fe a t u r e s his anger, and the unbearable feeling of stead of showing concern and trying to dismay, many world leaders have so far helplessness in the face of such power- address root causes, the Chinese regime either refused to take the test – or failed ful evil. responds with increasing force and op- it. Too many of them looked the other pression. The increased clampdown on way while our brothers and sisters were Yet I draw strength and inspiration from the Tibetans especially monks and nuns, crying in flames. We should not let our you, my dear Tibetan brothers and sis- stepped up cultural genocide and ever governments continue to fail the test, po- ters; you inspire me through your endur- growing ethnic oppression have made litically or morally. We must insist that ance despite these grievous assaults on the situation in Tibet ultimately unbear- today silence is no longer an option. We your language, your culture, your re- able for the Tibetans. must keep before us the words of Martin ligion, your land, your spirit, and even Luther King Jr., “In the end, we will re- your lives. And I draw strength and in- Let’s listen to the flames. Yes, there are member not the words of our enemies, spiration from good people like you, the voices in the flames: ‘Free Tibet!’ and but the silence of our friends.” participants of this international confer- ‘Let the Dalai Lama Return Home!’ ence; your relentless efforts have kept When we hear the voices, our con- We must challenge the silence of our the issue of Tibet alive and the world- science permits us no alternative but to governments at every turn and press wide Tibet support network snowball- act as their transmitters and amplifiers, them to confront the lies of the Chinese ing. And I draw strength and inspiration to awaken more people’s moral con- government with the TRUTH. We must from the words of His Holiness the Dalai science, to let more people know the also give praise when a world leader Lama, “Tragedy should be utilized as a truth about these tragedies, and to allow does speak the TRUTH. We commend source of strength. No matter what sort more people to experience these Tibet- and support US Ambassador Locke’s re- of difficulties, how painful the experi- ans’ despair and desire to be reborn in cent actions and the UN Human Rights ence is, if we lose our hope, that’s our the flames. High Commissioner Navi Pillay’s recent real disaster.” strong statement and welcome these ac- Brothers and sisters, the time has come tions as a big step forward. Yes. We must draw hope from these saf- for a campaign of truth. fron flames of martyrdom. We must not Brothers and sisters, the time has come lose hope. But hope alone cannot de- We must press the Western governments for a campaign of truth. feat this evil. We must have a tool more to speak the TRUTH. The grass roots powerful than evil. His Holiness tells us, movement is very important but it alone We must empower the Chinese People “In our struggle for freedom, truth is the is not enough. The Chinese government to end their silence on Tibet. We should only weapon we possess.” generally does not respond if the world make special efforts to reach out to them leaders remain silent, because the only to meet them with the TRUTH, to ap- My dear brothers and sisters, the time has language it can understand is that of peal to their conscience and to let them come to unite for a campaign of truth. power. It does not understand that in de- realize that the suffering of the Tibetan mocracies the power is ultimately with people is the suffering of the Chinese No evil, no matter how strong, can with- the people. We must take advantage of people, and that the same government stand the force of truth. Wherever the our democratic mechanisms to press our that brings such misery to the Tibetan evil lurks we must blind it with the light governments to represent our will in re- people is the same government that is of truth. Wherever the conscience sleeps gard to the issue of Tibet. We must not jailing their best citizens, robbing the we must awaken it with the sound of let our governments base their policies land from the peasants, and controlling truth. on the wrong assumption- that CCP rule their right to speak and think freely. We is permanent. must make the Chinese government feel With the burning flames from Tibet, we the heat of the fires of martyrdom from should see the truth. These courageous Power has passed to a new generation of all directions. martyrs sacrificed their lives in the leadership in China. It is the nature of ty- most painful way; they did it in protest rannical regimes that they grow weaker My dear brothers and sisters, I promise against Chinese rule. This rule has led and less coherent with each successive with all my heart, all my physical be- to the killing of a million Tibetans, the generation. Already we see the cracks ing and spirit that I will commit myself destruction of thousands of temples and weakening the CCP. We must exploit to this campaign of TRUTH. With our monasteries, the diluting and destroying these cracks by waving the flag of truth combined help, the world will learn the of the Tibetan language and culture, the in their faces at every turn. truth. The world will know the truth. The irreversible damage to the natural envi- world will speak the truth. And in the ronment on the Tibetan plateau, and the The question of Tibet is both a political end, the TRUTH will set us FREE. more than five-decade-long exile of His issue and a moral one. All of humanity Holiness the Dalai Lama. is challenged. Every world leader must take this test, and just like any other test, Each time when tensions escalate, in- one either passes or fails. To our great Thank you.

No v e m b e r - De c e m b e r 2012 Ti b e t a n Bu l l e t i n 25 Fe a t u r e s An Appeal to President Xi Jinping from the International Tibetan Studies Community

Mr President, strong desire to preserve their language mous administrative units at the same As you will be assuming your new role as the medium of instruction and com- time that it is increasingly being taught as President of the People’s Republic munication in their schools, which does and studied in universities around the of China in March 2013, the scientific not mean in any sense that they are not world. The responses of the authorities community of Tibetologists would willing to learn Chinese. They generally to the demands of Tibetans who are nat- like to express to you its deep concern acknowledge the economic and cultural urally worried about the disappearance about the state of the Tibetan language significance of the Chinese language. of their culture have not assuaged their in the Tibet Autonomous Region and in Such requests are consistent with the deep concerns about the situation. Chinese Constitution which specifies in the Tibetan autonomous prefectures in This is why, at the time when new lead- Article 4 that all nationalities have the neighboring provinces. ership is taking control of the country, freedom to use and develop their own we address you collectively with the We know that many schools have been spoken and written languages and to hope that you will be sympathetic to established in Tibetan areas over the last preserve or reform their own folkways the aspirations of Tibetan citizens of several decades, and we are delighted and customs. Moreover, according to China; that you will work with them to at that development. We also appreci- the decree of 2002, in the Tibet Autono- find peaceful solutions to this crisis that ate the benefits that schoolchildren can mous Region, the Tibetan language has will allow for the promotion and devel- have from being educated in their own the status of an official language in Chi- opment of Tibet’s language and culture. language. na, though that status does not always There is no reason why the Tibetan lan- seem to be reflected in practice. However, over the last several years, guage and culture cannot coexist peace- the authorities have been trying to in- Dozens of Tibetans of all ages, men and fully with the Chinese language and stitute new measures that eliminate or women, religious and lay, have com- culture through the application of the severely restrict the use of Tibetan as mitted acts of self-immolation over the principles expressed in the successive the language of instruction in Tibetan- last few years. Several of them have constitutions of the People’s Republic speaking areas, such as the replacement shouted slogans demanding respect for of China, which is constituted as a mul- of Tibetan by Chinese as the medium the language and culture of Tibet. ticultural state. of education (announced in Qinghai in 2010) and the replacement of text- As specialists in the areas of Tibetan Signatories so far: books written in Tibetan by Chinese language, culture and religion, we 1 Katia Buffetrille [France] Paris, would like to share with you, through textbooks —as was seen in Rebkong 2 Elliot Sperling [United States] this letter, our own concerns about the (Chin: Tongren) in March 2012. These 3 Françoise Robin [France] developments have taken place despite various measures that jeopardize the 4 Jean-Luc Achard [France] Paris, the fact that worldwide research on this continuing viability of this civiliza- topic as well as official Chinese statis- tion, a civilization that is one of the 5 Gedun Rabsal [United States] tics have shown that students perform treasures of humanity and for which 6 Amy Heller [Switzerland] better when they are studying scientific the Chinese government has clearly 7 Nicolas Tournadre [France] stated its responsibility. We would like subjects in their own language. 8 The signatory decided not to show his/her name to remind you that in China the Tibetan on the Internet. This policy has already been active in language is, after Chinese, one of old- 9 Mireille Helffer [France] Paris, CNRS the Tibet Autonomous Region for sev- est continually-used languages, and has eral years and has led to well-known also contributed to the understanding 10 Mona Schrempf [Germany] Berlin, results: students destined for senior po- and reconstruction of the ancient Sino- 11 Thierry Dodin [Germany] Bonn, sitions in the public or private sectors Tibetan family, a family that, like Indo- 12 Carole McGranahan [United States] now have only a superficial knowledge European, contains many hundreds of 13 Pascale Dollfus [France] Paris, of their own language and civilization. languages. 14 Anne-Marie Blondeau [France] Paris, EPHE The Tibetan people of Qinghai have re- Our work has led us to pursue our pro- 15 Daniel Berounsky [Czech Republic] Prague, peatedly, through peaceful demonstra- fessional and intellectual lives within 16 Cameron Warner [Denmark] Aarhus, tions by citizens, and through petitions the structures of universities and insti- 17 Nicolas Sihlé [France] Villejuif, and letters, expressed their opposition to tution of higher education. We know the new language policy, which is offi- the value of Tibet’s civilization and we 18 Philippe Cornu [France] Les Lilas, cially designated the ”Qinghai Province regret that the Tibetan language, which 19 The signatory decided not to show his/her Mid- and Long-Term Plan for Educa- is its fundamental support, is seemingly name on the Internet. tional Reform and Development (2010- marginalized and devalued in the TAR 20 Gray Tuttle [United States] New York, 2020).” They have made known their and in various other Tibetan autono- 21 Francoise Pommaret [France] Paris, cnrs

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22 Georges Dreyfus [United States] William- 34 Dominique Townsend [United States] New York 47 Emily Yeh [United States] Boulder, stown, 35 Mary Prude [United States] Fort Atkinson, 48 Samten Karmay [France] Fontenay-aux-Roses, 23 Gareth Sparham [United States] Walnut Creek, 36 Sienna Craig [U.S. Miscellaneous P] 49 Robert Mayer [United Kingdom] Oxford, 24 Klaus-Dieter Mathes [Austria] Vienna, 37 Charlene Makley [United States] Portland, 50 Isabelle Henrion-Dourcy [Canada] Montreal, 25 Roberto Vitali [India] Dharamsala, 38 Gillian Tan [Australia] Melbourne, 51Tibor Porcio [Hungary] Szeged, 26 Per Kvaerne [Norway] Oslo 39 Maho Iuchi [United States] Cambridge 52 Dr Cathy Cantwell [United Kingdom] 27 Helmut Tauscher [Austria] Vienna, 40 Yangdon Dhondup [United Kingdom] London, 53 Alex McKay [Australia] Gloucester, 28 Fiona McConnell [United Kingdom] London, 41 Heather Stoddard [United Kingdom]Oxford 54 Benjamin Bogin [United States] 29 Robert Barnett [United States] New York, 42 George FitzHerbert [United Kingdom] OxforD 55 Petra Maurer [France] Zorneding, 30 Fiona McConnell [United Kingdom] London, 43 Agata Bareja-Starzynska [Poland] Warsaw, 56 Michela Clemente [Italy] Rome 31 Sonam Dugdak [United Kingdom] 44 Tsering Shakya [Canada] Vancouver, 57 Bruno Lainé [Austria] Vienna, 32 Martin Mills [United Kingdom] Aberdeen, 45 Tashi Tsering [Canada] Calgary, 33 The signatory decided not to show his/her name on the Internet. 46 Markus Viehbeck [Germany] Heidelberg,

Monk’s testimony gives insight into causes behind self-immolations in Tibet

A Tibetan monk who recently escaped an language. The Tibetan children are move freely. Therefore, the situation in- from Rebgong in north-eastern Tibet, denied the right to learn in their own side Tibet is deteriorating. where over 12 self-immolations took language and they are forced to speak Furthermore, they have announced place, gave detailed accounts of the Chinese. The main aim is to gradually cash rewards to informers on the self- Chinese government’s policy measures sinicize them. immolators. Our movements inside the pushing Tibetans to take drastic steps. Under the policy of settling nomads, the monasteries are closely monitored and The monk said in a detailed testimony, Tibetan nomads are given a sum of 20 our phones tapped. If we speak any- “I had to live under an atmosphere of to 30 thousand yuan in the initial phase thing related to self-immolation, we are constant fear and intimidation, with no of resettlement and are forced to sell instantly arrested and tortured. freedom to move and speak to people, off their livestock. However, once they The Tibetan struggle for freedom is non- let alone pray for His Holiness the Da- have moved to the town, they are not violent. His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s lai Lama. So I was compelled to escape offered any monetary help by the gov- middle way path is also a non-violent to India. After arriving in Dharamsala, ernment. With several Chinese having approach and therefore Tibetans in Ti- I naturally feel happy and calm inside migrated to Tibet, the situation is such bet have never indulged in any form of because of freedom that I enjoy in this that Tibetans need to learn Chinese violence or vandalism. They have only free land. even to be in the monasteries. The rea- self-immolated peacefully. Otherwise, son behind resettling Tibetan nomads The only way we learn about the self- for a person who has resolved to set his is to implement the various policies of immolation incidents in other areas is or her body on fire, it would not be diffi- the Chinese government to undermine either through radio services or phone cult to harm a Chinese person. But they Tibetan language and culture as it is un- calls to friends in Ngaba. have never done that. They all chose to feasible for the government to exercise burn themselves without hurting any- The Chinese government never broad- these policies in the remote nomadic one else. casts news about the self-immolations regions. But as soon as the nomads are in Tibet, but routinely air propaganda settled in the towns, all of them, includ- The biggest concern and fear among the programmes alleging that the self-im- ing young children and older people are Tibetans in Tibet, especially the older molations are incited by His Holiness compelled to speak Chinese. generation, is that they might never see the Dalai Lama. However, Tibetans liv- His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Tibet- Due to such severe restriction on the ing inside Tibet, attest to the fact that ans reunited in their lifetime. Tibetan people’s rights, Tibetans inside His Holiness the Dalai Lama or any Tibet are setting themselves on fire in The Tibetans inside Tibet rest their hope other Tibetan or organisations have protest. on the United Nations and the Tibetans never encouraged Tibetans to self-im- in exile. They hope that the world com- molate. Tibetans are resorting to self- Instead of addressing the genuine griev- munity, especially governments and immolations as they find it impossible ances of the Tibetan people, the Chinese organisations, in their commitment to to live under the Chinese rule. government imposes severe restrictions truth and justice, will provide meaning- on the Tibetan people’s rights. We are The sole objective of the Chinese gov- ful support for the issue of Tibet. They denied basic human rights such as the ernment’s education policy in Tibet is also hope that Tibetans living in exile right to practice our religion, the right to systematically downgrade the Tibet- will make utmost efforts to bring an im- to express our thoughts, the right to mediate end to the sufferings in Tibet”.

No v e m b e r - De c e m b e r 2012 Ti b e t a n Bu l l e t i n 27 Wo r l d Pr e s s Tibet Is the Test of China’s Rise President Obama should put the spotlight on human rights abuses during his Asian visit.

This article by Sikyong Dr Lobsang San- Ms. Suu Kyi’s struggle and experience non-violence for the last five decades. gay was published in The Wall Street has many parallels with the Dalai Lama, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has Journal on 14 November 2012 a fellow Nobel Peace Prize laureate. In made reassuring statements on U.S. com- spite of being forcibly separated from mitment to human rights and democracy, U.S. President Barack Obama’s decision his people in Tibet, the Dalai Lama es- and Ambassador Gary Locke recently to visit Asia, his first foreign trip after re- tablished a democratic system within the visited Tibetan areas. The next four years election, reaffirms his administration’s Tibetan refugee community, separating present an opportunity for the Obama ad- ministration to build on the positive start from the visit to the three Asian Buddhist countries and make its Asia pivot even more meaningful by raising the issue of Tibet with China.

Helping resolve the issue of Tibet is not only in synch with American values, but it is also a strategic imperative. America and the rest of the world have a vital stake in China’s rise from an economic giant to a potential superpower. With regard to the development of real stability in China and peace in Asia, a litmus test will be China’s willingness to grant genuine au- foreign policy pivot to Asia. The tour will church and state, and transferring his po- tonomy for Tibet within the framework of attract a lot of attention throughout the re- litical power to a democratically elected the constitution of the People’s Republic gion, but especially in Tibet. Mr. Obama leader, the Sikyong. This model of a func- of China. will visit Cambodia and Thailand, two tioning democracy is unique among refu- Solving the Tibet problem will help im- predominantly Buddhist countries, and gee communities. will be the first sitting American president prove relations between China and India. to visit Burma, also a majority Buddhist Mr. Obama should use his trip in part to It will allow Tibetans to resume their tra- nation. make a broader point about the compati- ditional role of being responsible stewards bility between Buddhism and democracy. of Tibet’s immense natural resources, in- The Burma stop is meaningful to Tibetans Just as the Burmese people and the Thais, cluding the management of Asia’s great because that country’s struggle for free- Tibetans in exile have worked to build a rivers that originate in Tibet and on which dom so closely tracks Tibet’s efforts to se- democracy. Indeed, as with the upsurge of hundred of millions of Asians depend for cure greater autonomy from Beijing. Mr. the Saffron Revolution in Burma, Tibetan their livelihood and their very survival. Obama’s presence will offer a firm gesture monks have been at the forefront of a A successful American engagement with of support to the forces of democracy and non-violent struggle for freedom in Tibet China on Tibet will also be welcomed by freedom as symbolized by Aung San Suu for the last 60 years. Kyi, the Burmese pro-democracy leader. millions of Indians, Nepalese, Bhutanese In partnership with President Thein Sein, The Obama administration also could take and Mongolians who at one time looked she is working under extremely delicate up the issue of Tibet more seriously with upon Tibet as the source of their culture circumstance with the junta lurking in the the new Chinese leadership appointed at and home of their faith. Today there are shadows. the 18th Party Congress. Tibetans in Tibet reportedly more than 300 million Chinese are crying out for justice, including the au- Buddhists and millions of other Asians. The Burmese people and their leader, tonomy and freedom to worship they have America’s ability to engage China on Ms. Suu Kyi, have suffered greatly. The been promised by Beijing over the years. Tibetan autonomy also accords with the 8888 Uprising was brutally crushed and Some 72 Tibetans have set themselves on thinking of the best minds in China. When the military junta killed thousands of Bur- fire, 70 of them since March 2011, and five peaceful and sustained protests swept Ti- mese democracy activists. Ms. Suu Kyi in one day this month alone. The common bet in 2008, many Chinese intellectuals, remained under house arrest for 15 years cry of all self-immolators is the return of writers and human rights activists, includ- despite winning the 1990 general elec- the Dalai Lama to Tibet and freedom for ing Liu Xiaobo, the imprisoned Nobel tions overwhelmingly. Her father, Aung Tibetans. San, the father of modern-day Burma, laureate, signed an open letter to the Chi- was assassinated in 1947. Tibetans have invested in democracy and nese government calling on the authori-

28 Ti b e t a n Bu l l e t i n No v e m b e r - De c e m b e r 2012 Wo r l d Pr e s s ties to stop its one-sided propaganda and This I believe is the current sentiment of ership on this shared sentiment will give a to resolve the issue through dialogue. many in China and the aspiration of Ti- much-needed human rights dimension to betans in Tibet. President Obama’s lead- America’s Asia pivot.

Tibet Is Burning

This article by Xu Zhiyong was pub- knew about it. check out the nearby compound where a lished in The New York Times on 12 De- Chinese flag flew, but people told me the cember 2012 “Pardon me, but do you hate the Hans?” town had no secondary school. I asked them because Nangdrol had used BEIJING: AROUND noon on Feb. 19, the term “Han devils” in his suicide note. The road back from Barma was open only an 18-year-old named Nangdrol set him- They’d heard about Nangdrol. When I told from noon to 1 p.m. I had to leave. Along self on fire near the Zamthang Monastery them I was there to visit Nangdrol’s par- a creek, a row of poplars basked in the in the northeast Tibetan town of Barma. ents to express my sadness, they told me golden sun, and a group of young monks In a note left behind, he wrote, “I am go- more. in crimson robes were holding a class. Re- ing to set myself on fire for the benefit of luctantly, I climbed into a cab. I had been all Tibetans.” Referring to China’s ethnic They said they’d been to the site, as hun- to many places over the years but never Han majority as “devils,” he added, “It is dreds of Tibetans had. People had set up felt so lost. impossible to live under their evil law, im- white tents at the intersection where he possible to bear this torture that leaves no died. “He is our hero,” one said. I stopped the driver a mile or so down scars.” the road when we passed by a village on It was dark when we arrived in Barma. At a slope. After my repeated pleadings, the Over the last three years, close to 100 Ti- a lamppost, one of my fellow passengers roadside shop owner gave me directions to betan monks and laypeople have set them- asked a man for directions but was waved Nangdrol’s home. Up on the slope, an old selves on fire; 30 people did so between off. At a crossroads, he asked two men on couple pointed to the house. Nov. 4 and Dec. 3. The Chinese govern- motorcycles and an argument broke out. ment is seeking to halt this wave of self- A monk came to the window to examine It was a small mud-plastered house en- immolations by detaining Tibetans it ac- me. closed in mud-brick walls, and five tall cuses of being instigators. Meanwhile, the sutra streamers flew on one side of the “Sorry,” my fellow passenger said, “they property. The iron gate was locked. scarless torture continues. scolded me for taking you here.” A mini- I first visited China’s far west 21 years ago van approached. Two men jumped out of A middle-aged woman with a boy, pass- with college friends. Back then it at least it and upbraided him indignantly. Fear and ing by, said she had known Nangdrol. His looked peaceful, but now, sad news arrives hostility shrouded the place like night. parents now live on a faraway cattle farm, daily. When I returned in October, a young she said. The day of his death, she told me, “We are Tibetans,” he said all of a sud- he wore new clothes, and he was freshly monk invited me to visit his monastery. den as we left Barma in silence to spend Passing a checkpoint where a red banner bathed, with a fresh haircut. He asked the night in a nearby town. “We are Bud- people whether he was handsome. read, “Stability Maintenance Calls for Fast dhists, but we can’t go to Lhasa without Response to Emergencies,” he told me how a permit.” Years ago, you could see many I didn’t know how else to express my sor- he hated the sight of armed soldiers. Tibetans on their pilgrimage to Lhasa, but row. I asked the woman to give 500 yuan Because a road was closed for construc- not anymore. (about $80) to Nangdrol’s parents, letting tion, I had to wait until evening to hitch them know that a Han Chinese man had The next day, I returned to Barma. I come to pay his respects. a ride to Barma, where Nangdrol had asked a young monk, on his way to fetch lived, about 30 miles away. I was the third water, about Nangdrol. He took me to a I am sorry we Han Chinese have been si- passenger in the car; the other two were hall where a middle-aged monk sat cross- lent as Nangdrol and his fellow Tibetans young Tibetans. legged in a corner. Since I didn’t have are dying for freedom. We are victims our- “Are you Buddhist followers?” I asked Nangdrol’s photo with me, he said he selves, living in estrangement, infighting, them. One of them showed me a pendant couldn’t help me. hatred and destruction. We share this land. It’s our shared home, our shared responsi- portrait of the Dalai Lama that he pulled A teenage monk asked several of his peers out from his chest. “He is our true Holi- bility, our shared dream — and it will be but got no answers. Passers-by shook their our shared deliverance. ness,” he said. heads. At a construction site, no one had “Have you heard about the self-immola- heard about him either. In the town’s el- Xu Zhiyong, a lawyer and human rights tions? Like, burning oneself?” I asked ten- ementary school I asked an armed soldier advocate, is a founder of Gongmeng, the tatively, finally broaching the topic. They guarding the gate. I’d read that Nangdrol Open Constitution Initiative. This essay was was a student. The soldier suggested that I translated from the Chinese by Yaxue Cao.

No v e m b e r - De c e m b e r 2012 Ti b e t a n Bu l l e t i n 29 Wo r l d Pr e s s Many Chinese Intellectuals Are Silent Amid a Wave of Tibetan Self-Immolations

This article by Andrew Jacobs was tao, made no mention on Thursday of On Twitter, where China’s most vol- published in The New York Times on the anger consuming China’s discon- uble critics find refuge from govern- 9 November 2012. tented borderlands during his sprawl- ment censors, the topic is often buried ing address to the nation. by posts about persecuted dissidents,

ATibetan exile shed tears during a candlelit vigil in Dharmsala. Attendees expressed solidarity with a youngTibetan who set fire to himself in protest of China, earlier that morning. AP Photo

corrupt officials, illegal land grabs or BEIJING — In a gruesome act of re- Asked by foreign reporters about other scandals of the day. Since the sistance that has played out dozens the escalating crisis, delegates to the self-immolations began in earnest of times in recent months, six young 18th Party Congress blamed the Dalai last year, few Chinese scholars have Tibetans set fire to themselves this Lama, the exiled spiritual leader, or attempted to grapple with the sub- week, shouting demands for freedom inelegantly dodged the question alto- ject. as they were consumed by flames. On gether. “Can I not answer that?” one Friday, for the second day in a row, asked nervously. “The apathy is appalling,” said Zhang thousands of Tibetan students took to Boshu, a political philosopher who But while Tibetan rights advocates the streets in the northwestern Chi- lost his job at the Chinese Academy have long been inured to impassive nese province of Qinghai denouncing of Social Sciences three years ago for officials, they are increasingly trou- “cultural genocide” and demanding criticizing the government’s human bled by the deafening silence among an end to heavy-handed police tac- rights record. Chinese intellectuals and the liberal tics, exile groups said. online commentariat, a group usually With a mounting toll of 69 self-im- Here in the nation’s capital, where eager to call out injustice despite the molations, at least 56 of them fatal, Communist Party power brokers are perils of bucking China’s authoritar- many Tibetans are asking themselves presenting a new generation of lead- ian strictures. why their Han Chinese brethren seem ers, the outgoing president, Hu Jin- unmoved by the suffering — or are

30 Ti b e t a n Bu l l e t i n No v e m b e r - De c e m b e r 2012 Wo r l d Pr e s s at least uninterested in exploring why fessor at Peking University’s School claim Tibet as part of China, but they so many people have embraced such of Journalism and Communication. are not terribly concerned with the a horrifying means of protest. Tibetan people or their culture.” Mr. Hu said such attitudes were re- The silence, some say, is exposing an inforced by China’s army of Tibet Even if the self-immolations are con- uncomfortable gulf between Tibetans specialists, nearly all of whom are fined to a region thousands of miles and China’s Han majority, despite employed by government-affiliated away, Beijing officials were taking decades of propaganda that seeks to institutions and who faithfully parrot no chances this week as party el- portray the nation as a harmonious the party’s official narrative on Tibet- ders gathered for the once-a-decade family comprising 56 contented mi- an history and politics. change in leadership. During the norities. opening day of the party congress Rigorous censorship has ensured that on Thursday, several security guards “It’s the elephant in the room that no news about the protests rarely makes inside the Great Hall of the People one wants to talk about,” said Wang it onto the Internet, let alone into the held fire extinguishers between their Lixiong, a prominent Tibetologist mainstream news media. The Chinese knees as they sat in the back row of and social theorist whose writings media has reported only a handful of the auditorium. have drawn the unwelcome attention the self-immolations, and people who of public security personnel, includ- transmit news from Tibetan areas face Outside on Tiananmen Square, fire- ing a contingent of police officers harsh punishment. fighters stood at attention with fire who kept him sequestered inside his extinguishers at their feet, even if the Beijing apartment this week as the The fear can be paralyzing for many vast granite-clad plaza was devoid party congress got under way. Chinese intellectuals. “No one wants of anything flammable. A New York to be accused of being a separatist,” Times photographer who snapped Mr. Wang and others say a subtle un- said Mr. Zhang, the former academy pictures of the firefighters was con- dercurrent of antipathy toward Tibet- member. fronted by the police, who forced her ans suffuses the worldview of educat- to delete the images. ed Chinese. That sentiment, they say, But neither fear nor censorship fully has been nurtured by official propa- explain the silence of Chinese liber- At a session held on Friday by del- ganda that paints Tibetans as rebel- als, most of whom are adept at skirt- egates from the Tibet Autonomous lious, uncultured and unappreciative ing the great firewall and many of Region, Liang Tiangeng, a top par- of government efforts to raise their whom regularly step across imagi- ty official, dismissed a foreign re- standard of living. nary red lines to lob verbal critiques porter’s question about whether the of the Communist Party. Tsering government had plans to address the One prominent filmmaker, speaking Woeser, a blogger of mixed Tibetan self-immolations. After extolling the more candidly than usual, but only and Han ancestry, said many Chinese happiness of the Tibetan people, he under the condition of anonymity, see Tibetans as the “other”; she said noted that even developed and demo- noted that many Chinese are alter- even friends have been known to cite cratic nations were plagued by sui- nately fascinated and repulsed by a well-known Chinese proverb to cides. Tibetans. “We Han love their exotic explain their indifference to Tibetan singing and dancing, but we also see grievances: “If you are not of my eth- “People kill themselves, they set fire them as barbarians seeking to split nicity, you cannot share my heart.” to themselves, they shoot themselves the nation apart,” he said. every day,” he said. “I think some Ms. Woeser said that even her most media organizations are trying to Whether it be antipathy or apathy, open-minded friends are confounded sensationalize the very few cases of many Chinese have been unconscious- by Tibetans, with their fierce religious self-immolation that have happened ly swayed by government propaganda devotion, their demands for greater in Tibetan area because they have ul- that describes the self-immolators as autonomy and their aching for the terior motives.” “terrorists” even as unrelenting cen- return of the Dalai Lama, whom Bei- sorship blocks any public airing of jing regularly dismisses as a “wolf in their grievances, which include com- sheep’s clothing.” Shi Da, Amy Qin and Chang Lu con- plaints about restrictions on Tibetan tributed research. Buddhism and educational policies Chinese intellectuals, she added, see that, in some areas, favor Mandarin Tibet as a forbidding, restive land, A version of this article appeared in over Tibetan. but also inseparable from China. print on November 10, 2012, on page “The Han are obsessed with issues of A8 of the New York edition with the “I think the authorities have delib- sovereignty,” said Ms. Woeser, who is headline: Many Chinese Intellectu- erately created a barrier between the married to Mr. Wang, the critic barred als Are Silent Amid a Wave of Tibetan two cultures,” said Hu Yong, a pro- from leaving his home. “They want to Self-Immolations.

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