Tibet Political Leader's 1st Full Year InOffice Met With Challenges

Dharamshala: Harvard graduate and Fulbright scholar, DrLobsang Sangay, completed his first full year in officeWednesday (8th August 2012) as Tibetan's prime minister inexile. The political leader of Tibet issued a letter elaborating onthe progress, achievements, and also the challenges ahead, thatthe 14th Kashag has made since his inauguration last year,mentioning the Kashag's guiding principles of unity, innovationand self-reliance.He mentioned in particular the Kashag's ‘energetic outreacheffort', a reference to members of the Kashag travelling abroadand disseminating the plight of Tibet to political, religious, socialand business leaders, he said ‘' My colleagues in the Kashaghave been traveling to various countries and my travels havetaken me to seventeen different cities on four continents.I have met with senior government officials, prominent lawmakers,including the Speaker of the U.S. Congress (John Boehner),well-known media organizations, and other notable world citizenslike Nobel Peace Laureates with whom I have highlighted thedire situation in Tibet and sought their support."Dr Sangay in his letter talked of some of the 14th Kashag'sinitiatives since August last year: including, the RecruitmentTraining Program, Tibet Policy Institute, Tibet Corps, and theTibetan Medicare System. In particular focusing on education,and seeing it as one of his key priority areas; he said that a US$2million dollar education grant had been secured from the USgovernment, that he hoped to raise academic standards [for allTibetans in education] and also that he hoped to transfer themanagement of Central Schools for Tibetans from the Indiangovernment.In addition, he felt responsibility for Tibetangovernment affairs had been managed "reasonably well so far,thanks to the unity, solidarity and support from Tibetans in andoutside Tibet, and our friends", a reference to the handover ofpolitical authority from His Holiness the Dalai Lama last year.Forthe future he announced that under his leadership there wereplans to further upgrade the CTA's capacity and [to] revitalize

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Dharamshala: Choeyang Kyi, the very first Tibetan to be representedin the Olympic Games wins Bronze medal.On the 11th of August at5PM London time, Choeyang together with other athletes competed inthe 20 km Women's Walking Race for the triumphant podium spot.Tibetan athlete finished third in the race with the time of 1 hour, 25minutes and 16 seconds. While first and second places were taken byRussians Elena Lashmanova and Olympic champion and three-timeworld champion, Olga Kaniskina, just 14 seconds before Choyang, theBronze medalist said: "I'm extremely honored to take part as the firstrepresentative of the Tibetans at the Olympic Games and to win amedal."A number of Tibetan flags and a banner "You go girl...We Tibetans arewith you" were seen in the cheering audience in order to supportChoeyang. Later when asked by journalists if she has noticedencouragement of the race viewers, the Bronze medal winner repliedhearing the cheers but unfortunately not being able spot the actualTibetan enthusiasts.She said she heard Tibetans encouraging her along

2012 London Olympic August 12: Choeyang Kyi, the first Tibetan to participate in the Olympic games made history with a podium finish in London. Photo: AP

By Ruta Vilkaite, The Tibet Post International

Another Call For Tibet's freedom Ends

Dharamshala: 21 years old monk, Lobsang Tsultrim from the KirtiMonastery, who set himself on fire on the 6th of August and sufferedfrom severe burns, have passed away later that night, state the latestreports from Tibet.The exile base of Kirti Monastery in Dharamshalareported that the young monk passed away shortly after his arrival atthe hospital in the Barkham region of eastern Tibet.With already well-known slogans for the freedom of Tibet, the return of His Holiness theDalai Lama and the 11th Kyabje Kirti Rinpoche to Tibet as well as "there-opening of Kirti monastic school", the monk set himself on fire andwent down the main market street in Ngaba near the Kirti Monastery ataround 5.05 PM local time. In a moment, the protestor was knockeddown by special armed Chinese forces.After the injured monk wastaken to the hospital where he soon passed away, Chinese authoritieswere quick to react and took the body to an unknown location. Family'srequest to obtain Lobsang's body was turned down and just later,when the cremation was carried out by the Chinese, the ashes of theself-immolator were handed to closest family members.It is reported,that Lobsang, who has also experienced Chinese atrocities in 2008peaceful Tibet uprisings, have left his testament, which is on its wayinto exile.According to media reports, Lobsang, as the other 48 self-immolated Tibetans, protested against the Chinese occupation overTibet. The Ngaba region, northeastern part of Tibet, holds the highestnumber, 29, of these altruistic sacrifices. 35 out of 48 registered self-immolations terminated in death while the whereabouts of the reststays unknown.

Prayer Service Held for Ngawang Norphel

27 Years Old Dolkar Tso Self-Immolates in Tibet

The political leader of Tibet, Dr Lobsang Sangay on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 speaking to reporters at the Central Tibetan Administrationduring a press conference held in Dharamshala, India. Four other ministers also addressed during the press event. Photo provided by CTA

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Dharamshala: As a mark of respect and mourning, a prayer servicewas held On Friday, August 2nd, at the main Tibetan temple ofDharamshala for the death of a young Tibetan man from Nyalam county,

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Geneva: Chinese authorities have imposed various restrictionson Tibet, mainly targeting Tibetan Intellectuals in the Himalayanregion, according to the United Nations Special Rapporteur onthe right to freedom of opinion and expression.At least 24 Tibetans intellectuals, including monks, men andwomen, have been given sentences ranging from few months tolife imprisonment for excising their freedom of expression. The

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A prayers service being held in Dharamshala, India for Tibetan self-immolations in Tibet, on July 19, 2012. Photo: TPI

Dharamshala: The US Government's annual report onHuman Rights highlighted the lack of religious freedomin Tibet as well as the harsh repression and crackdownsin the region which causing self- immolations by Tibetans.The Communist regime "interference in the practice ofTibetan Buddhist religious traditions generated profoundgrievances and contributed to a series of self-immolationsby Tibetans," said the new report issued on Monday,July 30, 2012."More than a billion people live under governments thatsystematically suppress religious freedom," Secretary of

China's Repression Causing Self-immolations

March 17, Rebkong, Amdo, 43 year old farmer Sonam Thargye sacrificed himself by self-immolating. The photo shows thousands of Tibetan monks and lay people at the

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Lobsang tseltrim Self-Immolated in Ngaba County ,Amdo region ofeasten Tibet.

the Tibetan settlements in India. Also, following the 2nd SpecialGeneral Meeting of Tibetans in Dharamshala in September ofthis year, a Special International Tibet Support Groups Meetingwill be held to discuss ways and means to deal with the urgentand critical situation in Tibet.In conclusion he wrote, ‘'Lastly, Iwould like to express my deepest appreciation to the governmentsand people across the world, particularly our kind host, India,

for their support. I pray for the long life of His Holiness the DalaiLama. We are profoundly grateful for his continued presenceand guidance.Finally, to my fellow Tibetans in and outside Tibet,I want to reiterate the current Kashag's commitment to fulfill ourcherished goal of freedom for the Tibetan people, and return ofHis Holiness the Dalai Lama to Tibet''.Kalon Tripa Dr Sangaywill address the public today at 4pm in the main temple.

Tibetan’s Victorious Performance At TheLondon Olympic Games

the route that went past the residence of Queen Elizabeth II. "I heard it!Really. I heard a Tibetan cheering me on. At the time, I looked backwardbut couldn't see who that person was," she said.Shortly following this, historical for the whole Tibetans, achievement,social media and network sites came alive with congratulation words tothe winner. The entire Tibetan communities celebrated Choeyang'ssuccess as a Tibetan.Choeyang was born on 11th of November 1990 in Tsochang, Amdoprovince where as a child she was running on the Tibetan plateau.After joining a sports school and starting professionally race walkingat 18 years of age, her talent and hard work were noticed.In 2010 youngathlete was invited to join the Chinese national team. A year later,Choeyang came fifth at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics inDaegu, in Korea. Further, at the beginning of this year at the TaicangIAAF Race Walking Challenge, the Tibetan completed 20 km walkingrace in 1 hour, 27 minutes and 4 seconds which set a clear path to the

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Dharamshala: Tuesday, on 7th of August, at 2.30 PM local Tibet time,27 years old Dolkar Tso had set herself on fire in front of the stupa inTsoe Monastery in Tsoe City, Amdo region, north-eastern TibeThosewho witnessed the incident stated that soon after Dolkar set herselfablaze, she shouted in Tibetan: "Free Tibet! Return His Holiness theDalai Lama to Tibet!"In the last four years, there have been 48 registeredself-immolations in Tibet according to several reports from insideTibet.These actions, by the self-immlators, are seen by many tibetansas a peaceful protest against repressive Chinese policies, a demand formore freedom in Tibet and a call for the return of His Holiness the DalaiLama from exile.Forty-Eight Tibetan people have set themselves on firein recent years in Tibet in protest at repressive government policies,charging that Beijing has curbed religious freedoms and that theirindigenous culture is being eroded by an influx of Han Chinese, saidMr. Nyima T.J., A Tibetan political analyst.

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The Tibet Post International 15 August, 2012 DharamshalaTPI NEWS2 SELF-IMMOLATION

Another Young Man Chooses Self-immolationTo Protest China

By YC. Dhardhowa, The Tibet Post International

Dharamshala: A Tibetan man, born in a nomadicfamily in north-eastern Tibet set himself on firefriday morning, the latest in a series of shockingprotests against Chinese rule, media coordinatorfrom India based Kirti monastery, Ven KanyagTsering-has told The Tibet Post International.On August 10, 2012. around 10.15 am, the 24 yearold Tibetan man, Chopa set himself alight along themain street of Meuruma township in Ngaba countyof north-eastern Tibet (Chinese: Aba Sichuanprovince), Tsering said in a statement.Many local government authorities and armedmilitary forces arrived in the town immediately,Tsering said. "They quickly extinguished the flamesand took the man away in a security vehicle," thestatement said.His father's name is Palo and his mother's name isMadon. Sources from inside Tibet said "severalhundred" armed Chinese police and paramilitaryforces being deployed in the area. "People simplydisappeared in the township," Eyewitness said, allshops and restaurants in the area remained closedin a show of solidarity.Currently no further details are available about hiscurrent whereabouts and well being, the pressstatement further added."Unfortunately, the latest self-immolator who areseverely burned has a little hope to survive, indeedhe would not have remained alive long, accordingto eyewitness," it added.Nearly 50 Tibetans have set themselves on fire inrecent years in Tibet, mostly north-eastern parts ofTibet in protest at repressive policies of communistregime of China. The regime, however, says Tibetansenjoy religious freedom and have benefited from

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Another Self-Immolation in Tibet: Brings Total to48 since 2009

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Lobsang tseltrim Self-Immolated in Ngaba County ,Amdo region of easten Tibet.

Dharamshala: A media coordinator in Kirtimonastery, Dharamshala- Kanyag Tsering-hastold The Tibet Post International that therehas been another self-immolation but headded that ''as of now [there are] very littledetails".There have been several such incidents in theregion in recent months and due to limitationsimposed by the Chinese authorities foreignmedia are banned from reporting, makingreports of such incidents very difficult toverify.However, it is believed that the self-immolatorwas a male monk from called Lobsang Tseltrimfrom Kirti Monastery in Kirti Ma township ofNgaba County, north-eastern Tibet . Theinc iden t , accord ing to the researcher,happened at 5pm yesterday, Monday 6thAugust, in Ngaba County.The monk shouted for the return of HisHoliness the Dalai Lama to Tibet before he setfire to himself on Pawu Sanglam- 'Martyr' or'Hero' Street in Tibetan.This is the 48th self-immolation since 2009according to exile Tibetan administrationbased in Dharamshala, India, the protests allshare a common theme: freedom in Tibet andthe return of His Holiness the Dalai Lama fromexile and he also shouted that Tibetan peopleshould be all living together again in Tibet.As i s now normal p rocedure in se l f -immolations in Tibet and in Tibetan regions of

Strong Chinese armed forces being deployed around Tsoe Monastery in Labrang, north-eastern Tibet,where Dolkar Tso, a Tibetan mother who self-immolated on Wednesday, August 9, 2012. Photo: TPI

Olympic Games.Just before the 11th of this month, youngathlete was positioned 10th in the world. As for today,Choeyang is a first Tibetan to win Bronze medal. Herperformance at the Olympic Games is also her careerbest.This win also reminded of the current Tibet issue.Choeyang's participation at the Olympic Games aspart of the Chinese national team caused somedissatisfaction as Tibetans are experiencing harshChinese oppression and, as a sign of protest, are

Dharamshala: As per local news reports, Lungleb Villageand its neighbour Alak in Amdo region of north-easternTibet, have been locked in a feud for many years overland. This has resulted in many incidences of bloodshedin the region, with neither side coming out as victors.Recent generations thus find the need to put an end tothe conflict before any more killings take place.A few years ago, representatives from both villagessubmitted applications to the local government askingfor their intervention to help resolve the conflict. However,the authorities refused to pay heed and did not respondto any of their petitions.On 3 August 2012, almost 30people from both villages organized a peacefuldemonstration outside the local government offices inSangchu County.The protestors slept across the officeentrance and held up banners saying, “The government

Village people stage a protest at the gates of the local Government inShangchu county of Amdo region, eastern Tibet.

should be concerned about the welfare of its citizens.”However, the officials refused to take notice and help.Theyventured out of their offices, on August 5, to order thepeople to leave the protest and return home immediately.The police arrested four of the demonstrators, BhangdeKhar, Yangkyab Dorjee, Konchok Kyab and KalsangDorjee, believing them to be the leaders of the protest.The relatives of the detainees were refused visitationrights by the authorities. They were also not allowed togive the arrested parcels of food and clothing.On August 6, representatives from both villagescontinued to protest outside the government office gates.However, they were ordered to abandon the protest andgo home.As local authorities refuses to intervene andhelp put an end to this conflict, people from both villagesexpress their helplessness in the situation.

Authorities Refuse To Intervene In TibetanVillage Land Dispute

improved living standards brought on by China'seconomic expansion."Over the past three years, nearly 50 people, mostof them young Tibetans, have set on firethemselves; the largest self-immolation struggle forfreedom in world history," Nyima T.J, a Tibetanpolitical analyst based in India said. "All expressingtheir desperation over the lack of Human Rights,culture and religious freedom and return of HisHoliness the Dalai Lama to Tibet."

"A single self-immolation protest never happenedin Tibet history, before the Chinese occupation. Thetragedy that should never have happened, if allTibetan people have equal rights in politics, theeconomy, and in their daily life. However, TibetanPeople must proud China, instead of protest againstit, according to China's repeated claims.Unfortunately its still Tibet's only option: self-immolations to express their voices," Nyima T.J.stressed.

China, Chinese state police arrived and put outthe fire on the monk's body and they then tookhim to a local hospital in gaba County were heremained for half an hour, his whereabouts asof now is unknown.Locals now called the street 'martyr's street'as there have been so many people willing toburn themselves for the Tibetan cause in theregion.Kalon Tripa, Dr Lobsang Sangay,commented on the latest self-immolation: "To

understand these acts, it is crucial to knowthat within China, there is no room for freedomof speech and conventional forms of protest.A participant in a simple demonstration runs ahigh risk of arrest, torture and even death".Healso added that China's policies in Tibet arefounded on "poli t ical oppression, socialmarginalization, cultural assimilation andenvironmental destruction" and that thesepolicies are the root causes of such actions.

Brotherhood Celebration StrengthensIndian and Tibetan Relationship

Dharamshala: Yesterday, on the 2nd of August, at theEnvironmental Hall of the Tibetan Welfare office inMcLeod Ganj, the Raksha Bandhan event was organizedby the Regional Tibetan Women's Association (RTWA)to celebrate and further build a good relationship andstrong connection between Tibet and India.This special day of traditional Indian celebration, RakshaBandhan, is now becoming yearly merriment of thebrotherhood between Tibet and India. RTWA,representatives of all Tibetan women, have invited anumber of important local guests: Ajay Singh Mankotia-the President of Indo-Tibetan Friendship Association,his Advisor and Secretary, the President of DharamshalaTaxi Union, a representative of Dharamshala shops andrestaurants and others, to join in mentioning this importantcelebration in order to thank for all provided support andask to maintain protecting Tibetan women.The eventstarted with the respect to the Indian National Anthemfollowed by the Regional Tibetan Women's Association(RTWA) speech which gave a brief history of Tibetanhardships faced after the Chinese occupation in 1949.Since 1959, Chinese have been destroying Tibetanreligion, culture and repressing human rights, freedom ofspeech and religious practice. During this time 1.2 millionpeople lost their lives due to the killings, imprisonments,tortures, harsh labour works and starvation. Further, inthe last four years, around 49 Tibetans self-immolatedboth, in Tibet and outside the country.India has lent ahelpful hand to suffering Tibetans and offered supportand protection since 1959. It supported exiled Tibetans

Kalsang Youdon, the President of RTWA, places tika on Ajay Singh Mankotia’s forehead as a symbol of brother-sister relationship. Photo: TPI/Sangay

By Ruta Vilkaite, Tibet Post Internationalduring this difficult period of time and therefore, RTWAand all of the Tibetan community are grateful to India.The guests were also invited to give speeches. Ajay SinghMankotia, the President of Indo-Tibetan FriendshipAssociation, said that according to the tradition of thisbrotherhood celebration, Indians accept the responsibilityof protecting Tibet. He also promised to work towardsbetter future for Tibetans in India as well as in Tibet.Dharamsala, together with McLeod Ganj, became populartourism center because of His Holiness the Dalai Lamagreat works and achievements. Ajay also mentioned thatthe increased number of tourists visiting these townsraised the awareness in the environmental areas, especiallyin keeping the towns clean.Speeches were followed bythe tradition of placing the Rakhis on the wrists andputting Tikas on the guests' foreheads as a representationof the strong brotherly bond between these twonations."We request our Indian brother to help and protectus, as the spirit of sacred rakhi binds us for eternity, andsupport the middle way policy, which is the best way outto emancipate the Tibetan race and its culture, before it istoo late", said Kelsang Yougon, the President of RTWA.Our reporter Sangay has interviewed the President ofRTWA, Kalsang Youdon, straight after the event askingabout why, Raksha Bandhan, traditionally an Indian event,rather than Tibetan, was held. Kalsang indicated that thisoccasion is a representation of the good relationship andbond between Tibetans and local people. She also usedan example of HH the Dalai Lama as he always emphasizesthe importance of a good cultural and social understandingbetween different people and countries.

setting themselves on fire."China uses things like thisfor their political gain. The fact that a Tibetan isparticipating in the Olympics does not take awayanything from the dire situation prevailing insideTibet," said Dicki Chhoyang, Kalon for informationand international relations of the Central TibetanAdministration."She must have put in a lot of effort toreach there. But we are sad that she cannot representa free Tibet" Dicki Chhoyang said further.

Sustained Efforts, United Fight Needed To Liberate Tibet;Dr. Sangay

The political leader of Tibet, Dr Lobsang Sangay withTibetans student studying in Mysore, Karnataka State of

south India, on 1st Aug 2012. Central TibetanAdministraion

Dharamshala: Tibetan youths must make sustainedefforts and fight unitedly to liberate Tibet from China'scontrol said Dr. Lobsang Sangay, political head of theCentral Tibetan Administraiton." Otherwise we will bewiped out from the world map" he added.Dr. Lobsang Sangay was on his visit to Tibetansettlements in the Karnataka state, South India. Speakingto reporters on involvement of Tibetan youth in country'sfreedom movement he said the movement is growingstrong thorough social networking and blog campaigning,according to a report published by Times of India.Worldwide network has been established to unite all youthand there is positive response from the people, hedisclosed and said only good education will ensure propergrowth and existence of Tibet.Earlier ,participating in an interaction programme withTibetan students of the city organized by Regional TibetYouth Congress and Rotary Vijayanagar Mysore, he said44 Tibetans have committed self immolation for thecountry. He said freedom of speech is curtailed in Tibetand Tibetans world over and freedom expression is theonly way to show Tibetans anger against the aggressionand occupation of Tibet by China.

Tibet and Tibetans strongly believe in Gandhi's nonviolence mantra which succeeded quietly in India infreeing it from colonial government, he said. Issue of Tibetis strongly linked to India .China is trying to attack countrieswhich are friendly towards Tibet through air, water andland he alleged.

He pointed out that China is trying to fight war in futurethrough 'white gold'( Water). It is building more than 20dams across rivers that are born in Tibet to meet it's dailywater needs as country is facing 40 percent watershortage. China wants to plunder Tibet's water resources, he said."My recent visit to Washington, DC, was very successfulas I attached great importance to it from the politicalperspective, Dr. Sangay said during a large gathering ofTibetans at Gyumed Monastery in Hunsur Taluk, nearMysore.The democratically elected political leader of Tibet saidthere is clear indication from the US and European countriesof their same support and concern for the issue of Tibetas ever before. "More importantly, I was able to meetprominent officials of the US foreign affairs. I had similarvisits to different countries in Europe," he added.""We were very anxious when His Holiness the Dalai Lamadevolved his political authority to the elected leadership,"Kalon Tripa said, adding "but the new administration hasrestored the calm." "Therefore, collective support andeffort from the general public support is of paramountimportance," he added.

By YC. Dhardhowa, The Tibet Post International

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Mass Demonstration Against EnvironmentalPollution in Quidong, China

By Mark Kernan, The Tibet Post

His Holiness holding newspapers from around the world that highlight the issue of homelessness and poverty.Photo: INSP

Dharamshala: There has been another massdemonstration in Quidong, north of Shanghai city,protesting against industrial pollution and environmentaldegradation. This time the demonstrator's grievancesconcerned drinking water reportedly being polluted bythe building of a pipeline to transport industrial wastefrom a Japanese-owned paper mill.Last month there were violent demonstrations in Shifangagainst plans by the Shifang city government to constructa copper alloy plant. Sources there reported that manydozens were injured in riots that broke out during thethree day protests Eyewitnesses also suggested thatpolice used excessive force on protestors firing tear gasand indiscriminately beating up ordinary people.Social tensions are growing in China and this latestdemonstration in Quidong, where emboldened angrycitizens shouted anti-corruption slogans as well as anti-pollution slogans, is a sign that perhaps citizen discontentis reaching a critical point in contemporary Chinesesociety.The protest took place last Saturday, 28th July,and reflects growing concern amongst ordinary Chineseabout unchecked economic growth, and its effects andconsequences on the environment, but also however

US Congressmen Press for InternationalConference on Tibet

By Mark kernan, The Tibet Post International.

Congressmen James P McGovern (L) and Frank R Wolf (R). Photo: File

Dharamshala: Two American Congressmen,Republican Frank R Wolf, a vocal critic of China'shuman rights record and Democrat James PMcGovern, a long-time advocate for internationalhuman rights and progressive causes, have sent aletter to Secretary of State Hilary Clinton urging herto undertake, ‘'stronger, more coordinated, visibleinternational diplomatic steps with regards to thePeople's Republic of China's policies and practicestowards Tibetans''.The letter, written on August 9th, emphasized therepeated human rights violations taking place in theTibetan Autonomous Region (TAR) and in otherTibetan areas of China: Specifically, politicized trialsof Monks and political activists, sharp restrictionson religious freedom and control of monasteries by‘reeducation teams' and an increasing and veryvisible security presence in cities and towns.They urged that the United States should increase,‘' diplomatic and international pressure on theChinese government to reverse the [ongoing] crisisin Tibet''. They particularly emphasized the Chineseauthority's policy of expelling ethnic Tibetans fromLhasa, enforced in June of this year. Despite thefact that they had official permission to live there- areference to the expulsion from Lhasa of Tibetansfrom eastern regions after two prominent self-immolations in the city.The congressmen alsomentioned the self-immolations currently takingplace (48 in the last few years, now thought to bethe largest self-immolation campaign in history), and

China's 'Path Of Reform And Opening Up': A RealityFor Tibet?By YC. Dhardhowa, The Tibet Post International

Chinese President Hu Jintao. Photo: File

Dharamshala: During the past 10 years, President ofChina, Hu Jintao, has strongly propagated a 'harmonioussociety' and 'a path of reform and opening up' which inturn would generate equality for everyone. There is stillhope the leadership might bring a new perspective onTibet before his decade-long presidency.Hu has ruled out China reverting to hardline policies ofMao Zedong, saying the path of reform and opening uppioneered by moderate leader Deng Xiaoping shouldcontinue as they created "miracles".Accoring to CCP's mouthpiece, 'People's Daily,' onSunday', China should stick to Deng Xiaoping's path, Huasserted that "by following the socialist theory withChinese characteristics, we have continuously created'miracles' in improving people's living conditions" . Hesaid considering the success China has achieved byfollowing Deng's line of socialism, the country shouldstick to this path to deal with problems like global financialcrisis.In 1979, Chinese officials approached Mr. Dhondup inHong Kong where he'd gone to live after the rebellionfizzled out. They proposed a meeting with Chinese leaderDeng: "I told them if I go, I have to get my brother'spermission first. His Holiness said: 'You should respond.Go in your personal capacity. Go listen." Dhondup toldthe Wall Street Journal, during an interview published onFebruary 20, 2009.On meeting China's paramount leader

Exile Political Leader Pledges ToCarry On The Tibetan Struggle

By Amanda peters, Tibet Post International

Kalon Tripa Dr Lobsang Sangay addressing a public gathering at the main Tibetan temple, Dharamshala, Indiamarking the completion of his first year in office since taking over the political authority from His Holiness the

Dalai Lama last year, August 8, 2012. Photo: TPI

Dharamshala: 8 August 2012 marked a complete year inoffice for Kalon Tripa (political leader) of the CentralTibetan Administration, Dr Lobsang Sangay and hiscabinet of ministers. He told reporters that hisadministration has pledged to carry on the Tibetanstruggle for freedom in Tibet.The Kashag (Cabinet) had a busy day with meeting thepublic, press and staff members of the Central TibetanAdministration (CTA). Dr Sangay, along with four of hiscabinet colleagues, held a press conference on the morningof August 8.Speaking to reporters, he said, "There was a bit ofanxiousness among the people, including myself and themembers of the Kashag but in retrospect, if you lookback, the Kalons and myself, we have traveled aroundthe world and to many settlements. Cumulatively, it is fairto report that there is a sense of stability and a sense thatwe have lessened the anxiousness among the Tibetanpeople."Acknowledging the hard work of the elder generationsof Tibetans, he said the foundation of the CTA and theTibetan movement is very strong. Thus contradictingChina's assumption that, "The Tibetan movement willcollapse soon after the elder generations pass away." Headded that, "Tibetans inside Tibet have kept alive theindomitable commitment to the cause of Tibet."Referring to talks with China, Dr Sangay said that theTibetan side was ready "anytime anywhere" to restartthe dialogue. He noted that his administration was readyto appoint special envoys of His Holiness the Dalai Lama,the spiritual leader of Tibet "whenever Beijing is willingto engage in meaningful dialogue."Later in the day, (at 1:30 pm) Dr Sangay met exclusivelywith the CTA staff and thanked them for their hard workand cooperation with the policies of the 14th Kashag.In the afternoon there was a public service held to prayfor the Tibetans who have self immolated to protest

the resultant despair of the Tibetan people, a despairwhich is inherent in such an act.As a way ofalleviating Tibetans suffering, bringing muchneeded attention to the Tibetan cause, andpressurizing China to alter its policies, they proposethat the U.S. should take the lead and host aninternational conference on Tibet, capitalizing onGermany, Canada, and other European countries

interest and concern regarding China's regime inTibet.In conclusion, they wrote: ‘'It is important thatthe U.S. demonstrate that it is not deaf to the appealsfor help and support emanating from Tibetans. Weurge you [secretary of state Hilary Clinton] to workwith partner nations and establish a contact groupon Tibet to carry out strong, visible public diplomacyon this human crisis''.

against Chinese repressive policies in Tibet and the currentcritical situation inside Tibet at Thegchen ChoelingTsuklagkhang, the main Tibetan temple in Dharamshala.His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Rinpochepresided over the prayer session that was attended bythousands of people, including those from the exileadministration.After the service Dr Sangay addressedthe public, citing the 14th Kashag's guiding principles of"unity, innovation and self-reliance.""Whatever little progress the 14th Kashag has made sofar is because of the blessings of His Holiness the Dalai

the confrontations seem to be acting as a lightning rodfor discontent relating to corruption amongst politiciansand social elites.Reports vary about the size of thedemonstration from different media outlets but it seemsthat as many as between 50 thousand and 100 thousandmay have taken part.Thousands of people were said to have ransackedgovernment offices and overturned cars in the riots.Demonstrators also fought with police in scenes similarto previous environmental protests elsewhere in China inthe last few months and years.The recent demonstrationsare a direct challenge to the Chinese authorities' vision ofsocial stability within Chinese society, and maintainingthat stability and harmony at all costs. State sponsoredmedia in China have said that local government shouldwork harder to foster 'rational interaction' between thepeople and the authorities in order to avoid 'irrationalemotions and 'extreme behavior'.The People's Daily, theCommunist Party's official propaganda organ said: "Beinga responsible government means to make oneselfindependent of the specific entanglements of economicinterests and become the implementor of the publicinterest, balancer of economic interests".

Lama, the hard work of the elder generations and theIndian government and the Indian public," Dr Sangaysaid.Kalon Tripa then thanked the Tibetan people bothinside and outside Tibet for their solidarity and supportand pledged the 14th Kashag's sacred duty to upholdthe legacy of the elder generation to carry the Tibetanstruggle forward.The same day, thousands of Tibetansand supporters joined a solidarity rally and candle lightvigils across the world, including India, Taiwan, US, UK,Russia, Belgium, Netherlands and Spain. This was heldin support of and solidarity with Tibetan people in Tibet.

Deng Xiaoping: "He told me whatever is past ispast...except Tibet independence, anything can bediscussed."Dhondup's statement that later became thebasis for His Holiness the Dalai Lama's ‘Middle-Way'approach, seeking a meaningful autonomy for the wholeof Tibet in the past 40 years.However, Mr. Zhu Weiqun,former executive Vice-Minister of China's Central UnitedFront Work Department, who handled contacts withenvoys of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in the past,reportedly said it was not true.Continuing the "Middle-Way" policy, which however seeks genuine autonomyunder the constitutional/legal framework of the People'sRepublic of China, the newly elected political head ofTibetan people, Dr Lobsang Sangay told China severaltimes that he still remains optimistic about a new talk;

face-to-face meeting with Chinese leadership as the bestpossible way to solve issues of Tibet.More than fivedecades of life in exile, the Tibetan community has gonethrough a process of increasing democratisation and hasmade tremendous progress in education as well as cultureand religion.The Tibetan people and their non-violent freedomstruggle have touched the hearts and conscience ofpeople all over the world who cherish truth and justice.The Tibetan people, both in and outside Tibet, continueto struggle for their freedom with a non-violent principle.History has also convincingly proved that there is noway to gain the hearts and minds of Tibetan people underrepressions, and there is no prospect for the success ofany dictatorship attempt. As time goes by social progressis inevitable; this is a historical trend that no one canresist.During his presidency, more than 40 Tibetans haveself-immolated after the 2008 historic mass uprising ofpeople in all parts of Tibet and hundreds of dissidentsand rights defenders in China and Tibet, including NobelPeace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo still jailed under name ofHu's harmonious society and Deng's "path of reform andopening up."Today's world strongly supported thevarious 'Arab Spring' protest movements in the MiddleEast and North Africa. Where what's changing in theArab world, nobody will not able to stop it. "Hasn't Chinalearned their lesson after all this?

Kalon Tripa Addresses PrestigiousTibetan College

Kalon Tripa addressing staff and students at Sarah College, Sarah, Dharamshala, India, August 13, 2012. Photo: TPI/Sam

By Samuel Ivor, The Tibet Post International

Dharamshala: - On 13th August 2011, observing the 14thanniversary of The College for Higher Tibetan Studies inSarah, Dharamshala, Kalon Tripa (Prime Minister)Lobsang Sangay inspired an audience of Tibetanstudents in a poignant address to the prestigious college.Amid a year of self-immolations and further crackdownswithin Tibet, regular celebrations were withheld from theanniversary event. The usual performance of traditionalTibetan singing, dancing and games were cancelled inmemory at the loss and sacrifice of Tibetans within theland of snows.However, a visit by the revered political leader was enoughto raise hopes, reassure, and motivate the next generationof Tibetans and future leaders.Dr Sangay emphasisedthe message of self-confidence to the audience ofhundreds. One student in the audience, Tenzin Tsundue,expressed her admiration at the speech. In an interviewfor the Tibet Post, she highlighted:"He really stressedthe importance of confidence, and self-reliance. It was agreat feeling meeting our Kalon Tripa for the first time.We had a special meeting with him, and a photo-shootsession. It was so great, and when he spoke, we weretouched".Sonam, a member of the teacher trainingprogramme organised by the Sarah College, confided:"It was wonderful. Lobsang Sangay was our chief guest.He has met many dignitaries all over the world, and manyTibetans. He said of some of the Tibetans are relying toomuch on others; be it international support or the Tibetan

government, so he said you should be self-dependent"."So in the future we definitely have to stand up on ourown feet, for ourselves.Once we are capable of doing something for ourselves,then we can rely on other people"."One thing I felt stronglyabout [the speech] was being a Tibetan: growing upIndia. In the exile community, he mentioned, and we alwayssay to each other, that we have a big 'R' on our foreheads[refugee]. That is true. Today he clarified that this is notsomething that you have to feel. You don't have to feelbad for being a refugee. Refugee is not a status of yourentire life; it's just a temporary political issue. But morethan that, you have to feel that you are a Tibetan. I thinkthat is very important".During a day of encouragingspeeches to the students of the College, an awardpresentation to the highest achievers, and after a personalmeeting between the Kalon Tripa and the neweststudents, during which members introduced themselves,undergraduates have a great deal to be inspired by forthe year ahead.The College for Higher Tibetan Studies is a branch collegeunder the Institute of Buddhist Dialectics at Dharamsala,founded by the late Lobsang Gyatso.After completion, His Holiness the Dalai Lama formallyinaugurated the institution on the 13th of August 1998.Earlier in the week a candlelight vigil was held on thecollege campus in observance of the latest and on-goingwave of self-immolations in Tibet.

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Kalon Tripa Visits Major TibetanSettlements In South India

By Amanda Peters, The Tibet Post

Dharamshala:- On July 31, Kalon Tripa Dr LobsangSangay visited the largest Tibetan settlement ofBylakuppe in Karnataka during his 6-day visit to southIndia.He arrived at Bangalore airport on July 29 and wasreceived by Chief Representative Karma Singey andheads of the various organizations and NGOs basedin the city.At a press conference he talked about the currentsituation in Tibet. “Tibetans are giving up theirprecious lives to send a message to internationalcommunity that situation in Tibet is grave and gettingworse because now the Chinese government hasbanned tourists from visiting Lhasa and Tibetan areas.Tibetans who come from outside Lhasa are expelled,so given the situation; there is a clampdown onTibetan people.”Referring to the self immolations inside Tibet he alsostated that the responsibility for the tragic self-immolations of Tibetans lies entirely with the Chinesegovernment, and so does the solution.“The evidenceclearly points towards the Chinese government andtheir repressive policies because Chinese governmentdoesn’t allow freedom of speech in Tibet. If youprotest, if you have hunger strike, if you have rallies,demonstrations, all these are not allowed. The chancesof one getting arrested, tortured, even disappearingare really high, if one participates simply in ademonstration,” he said at the conference.Dr LobsangSangay also thanked the Karnataka Government forproviding hospitality to Tibetans taking refuge in the

His Holiness Gives Teaching And PublicTalk On Tibetan Polity

By Central Tibetan Administration Media: Tibet

Leh, Ladakh, J&K, India, 4 August, 2012 - Followinghis return from Zanskar, in the morning of 2ndAugust, His Holiness the Dalai Lama of Tibetinaugurated a 4-day conference on MadhyamikaPhilosophical Systems of the Four Major TibetanBuddhist Traditions organized by the CentralInstitute of Buddhist Studies, Leh.He said, "The four traditional schools of Buddhismin Tibet may superficially seem to differ in the waythey explain the view, but ultimately what they referto is the same. As Panchen Lobsang ChökyiGyaltsen said, ‘When these views are examined byan experienced yogi, the import of them all comesto the same point."He reiterated that some of theimportant subtle philosophical views are notessentially different even if the ways in which theyare expressed is different, because they are all theoutcome of highly developed intellectual insight.In the morning of 3rd August His Holiness went tothe local TCV school to address the local Tibetancommunity. In the course of his talk he reviewedthe whole process of democratising the Tibetancommunity from the aspirations he had during hisyouth in Tibet, through coming into exile and theestablishment of the Tibetan Parliament-in-exile. Healso gave an assessment of the practical aspects ofthe Middle Way approach and how a campaign forindependence may seem immediately attractive, but,under the present circumstances, is ultimately notfeasible in the long run. He remarked that themoment even a developed and economicallysignificant country like Taiwan begins to talk ofindependence international support wither away.He also explained the changes he has made inrelation to the Ganden Phodrang and other recentcrucial developments.He was invited to an official lunch hosted by theLadakh Autonomous Hill Development Council. Inhis words of appreciation he spoke of theimportance of maintaining the Ladakhi identity,stressing that he was not referring only to theclothes Ladakhis wear, but also to preserving valuesand ways of thinking. He advised them to workhard and to guard against letting corruption creep

Another "disappearance" casein China occupied Tibet

Dharamshala: Tibetan singer has since "disappeared".His family and friends have no knowledge of his currentwhere-abouts or his health condition.Known as Chuksal; he hails from TashiDarthang Villagein Driru County of Kham region, eastern Tibet. He wasarrested at 10:00 am on 29 July 2012, at a cyber café inSiling City, Amdo region.Chuksal for the last two years moved between Siling cityand Chendu city in Sichuan province. Police officialsinitially searched for him in Driru County, but couldn'tfind him. Thus, a warrant was issued for his arrest in thewhole region.Before he was taken away by authoritiesthe Tibetan singer managed to publish four video albumsthat dealt with the Tibet Movement. His first album waswell received, as it sang praises to His Holiness the DalaiLama.However, Chinese officials claimed that it threatened thevery stability of society and was thus imperative thatthey ban selling copies of his albums.Despite the ban, a shop in the capital city of Lhasacontinued to sell many copies of his second and thirdalbums. The police soon found out and confiscated them,

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Kalon Tripa addressing Tibetans during his visit to Rabgyaling settlement in Hunsur, Karnataka, India, on 30 July2012/Photo/Jigme Tsering/TibetNet

A view of public listening to His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaking during his second day of teachings in Leh, Ladakh, J&K, India, on 5 August 2012. Photo/Namgyal AVArchive

Chinese authorities especially targeted Tibetan writers,bloggers, singers, teachers, documentary makers andenvironmentalists under a crackdown policy since2008 Beijing Olympic Games.His Holiness the Dalai Lama's representative inGeneva, Mr Tseten Samdup, yesterday (2 August)submitted a detailed profile of 64 Tibetan intellectualsto the UN Special Rapporteur and urged for necessaryinquiry into their cases including information on courtproceedings, access to family members etc.These new generation of young Tibetans born andeducated under Chinese Communist rule have editedbanned magazines and are tech-savvy bloggersimprisoned for gathering, expressing and sharinginformation about conditions in Tibet especially afterthe March 2008 demonstrations across Tibet.Their writing challenged the official account of theevents of 2008 and situation in Tibet in general. Thecrackdown on Tibetan artists and intellectuals are the

harshest since the Cultural Revolution.Strictrestrictions have been placed on photocopying andprinting documents.A public health worker, 41-year-old Wangdu wassentenced to life imprisonment in December 2008 forsending e-mail to the outside world. He worked on anHIV/AIDS prevention project for the Australian Burnetmedical research institute in Lhasa81-years-old Paljor Norbu, a Tibetan traditional printermaster was arrested on 31 October 2008 and sentencedin a secret trial to seven years in prison. His family ranprinting business for generations publishing Buddhisttexts for monasteries in the Barkhor area in Lhasa.12intellectuals were released on fear of custodial deathafter excessive torture during detention by the Chineseauthorities. Due to the severity of the torture somehave become physically and mentally dependent ontheir family members.The whereabouts of about 37 intellectuals are

unknown. There are great concerns for their health.Family members have been intimidated and deniedvisits to prisons. Four school teachers were expelledand one demoted. A writer and comedian escapedinto exile.On 12 June, the EU High Representative for ForeignAffairs Catherine Ashton, in her address to theEuropean Parliament on the situation in Tibet said,"Over the last three years, an increasing number ofTibetan intellectuals and cultural figures have facedcriminal charges or been imprisoned. The EU isworried by restrictions on expressions of Tibetanidentity and freedom of expression in Tibet."She said that EU was concerned by the deteriorationof the situation in Tibet, as illustrated by the wave ofself-immolations and by clashes between the policeand the local population since the beginning of theyear.The report was filed by The Tibet Bureau basedin Geneva, Switzerland- 3 August 2012.

into their affairs.4th August dawned under overcastgrey skies following a storm during the night, buteven as it began to drizzle, the weather did not seemto dampen the enthusiasm of the nearly 40,000people who had come to hear His Holiness teach atthe Shiwatsel Ground in Choglamsar, Leh. Theyincluded people from all over Ladakh, among themmany who have come down from nomadic regionslike the Chang Thang, Tibetans living in Leh andvisiting foreigners. He began by saying, "Whenlistening to religious teaching, your motivation isvery important. In fact, if I may speak frankly, if youmake the Dharma part of your livelihood, you areunlikely to be successful."Wherever I teach, I stress that the teaching shouldbe authentic. The teaching we share was originallybrought from Nalanda University byShantarakshita. One of the points that wasemphasised was the strict observance of Vinaya ormonastic discipline. For example, it is quite clearthat monks are not supposed to wear long sleevesand lay tantric practitioners should wear whiterobes. It is neither appropriate to dress up in monk'srobes just to attend a teaching, nor to wear monasticrobes, but to keep long hair."He noted that there were foreigners from non-Buddhist countries in the audience and repeatedthe advice he often gives that it is generally betterand safer to stick with the religion you are born to.However, whether you take an interest in Buddhismor not is completely up to the individual, it's apersonal choice. There is never a case for insistingthat anyone adopt the Buddha's teaching. In factthe Buddha counselled his followers to examinewhat he taught and to adopt it only if they felt itwas worthwhile, not simply out of respect for him.Similarly, he advised his Ladakhi listeners thatalthough there are also Muslims and Christians inLadakh, Ladakhi culture is largely a Buddhistculture and something worth preserving.Recallinghis interest in science since childhood, when hewas curious to know how things worked, he spokeof the ongoing dialogue he has conducted withscientists for the last thirty years or so. He

acknowledged the contribution science has madeto solving many human problems in such fields asmedicine and health, but warned that just becausescience has not been able to prove something,rebirth for example, does not mean it does not exist.In the past, people turned to religion because theywere afraid of ghosts and spirits and to some extentscience has allayed those fears. Now it is importantto ask what is the benefit of religion in the 21stcentury. Is it just a custom that has been passeddown for centuries that we are keeping alive or is itsomething that can contribute to our living happierlives today?His Holiness told the story of his visitto Patna, capital of Bihar state at the invitation ofthe Chief Minister to inaugurate a newlyestablished Buddhist park. After the Chief Ministerhad evoked the Buddha's blessings for the welfareand prosperity of Bihar, His Holiness said he couldnot resist pointing out that if Bihar's developmentdepended on the blessings of the Buddha, it wouldhave prospered long ago. He remarked that if theBuddha's blessings were a factor they would needto be channelled through the hands of a capableChief Minister. Recalling that Tibetans had lost theircountry because too many people placed their trustin prayers and mantras instead of taking practicalmeasures, he advised Ladakhis to insist instead oneducation and good government.A key part of the Buddha's teaching deals with thelaw of causality, the fact that our own actions arethe causes for what happens to us.Towards theend of his talk, His Holiness advised, "Think aboutwhat I have said, and try to think about whatBuddhism is. If you find it interesting and useful,make the effort to put it into effect."He said thetexts he is going to talk about are Dipankara Atisha'sLamp of the Path, which was requested by a Kingof Western Tibet and the transmission of whichHis Holiness received from Serkong TsenshabRinpoche, as well as Je Tsongkhapa's ThreePrincipal Aspects of the Path, which he receivedfrom his tutors Tagdag Rinpoche, Ling Rinpocheand Trijang Rinpoche. He will continue the teachingtomorrow.

state.Kalon Tripa visited Rabgyaling TibetanSettlement in Hunsur on July 30. Addressing a largegathering of Tibetans at Gyume Monastery in Hunsur,he said that his recent visit to Washington, DC was asuccess from a political perspective.Further he stated,“There is clear indication from the US and Europeancountries of their support and concern for the Tibetissue than ever before.”Kalon Tripa explained to the public about the Kashag’sthree guiding principles of unity, innovation and self-reliance, as well as, his recent visit to Ladakh and thesituation of Tibetans living there. This was followedby a question and answer session.He later spoke tostudents and faculty of Woenang School on theimportance of education and then paid visits toDzongchoe and Ogyen monasteries.At Bylakuppe,Dr Lobsang Sangay received a grand welcome byTibetan settlers of Lugsam and Dicki Larsoesettlements.He delivered a public talk during whichhe apprised them about all possible efforts made bythe Kashag to garner support from the internationalcommunity on the grim situation inside Tibet.This was then followed by questions from the publicconcerning the formation of local assemblies andRawang Denpe Legul Tsokchung in the settlement.He is scheduled to give a talk to students at SOSschool in Bylakuppe, address students of a college inMysore and expected to meet the chief minister ofKarnataka later today.He will be visiting Mundgodon August 2 and 3 before returning to the exileheadquarters of Dharamshala on August 5.

warning the shop not to try to sell any more of his literature.In another incident, in Driru County, a restaurant playingChuksal's fourth album was fined 500 Yuan and the policealso took away their album copy.China has followed a strict policy of detaining prominentartists that assert Tibetan national identity and civil rights.Since widespread protests swept the region in 2008,officials have jailed scores of Tibetan writers, artists,singers, and educators.Another popular Tibetan singer, TashiDhondup, wasreleased from jail in 2011 after serving 15 months in prisonfor recording songs that spoke about Tibetanindependence.Meanwhile, the singer, Ugyen Tenzin, wassentenced to two years in prison on 20 March 2012 forsinging Tibetan patriotic songs, obstructing [Chinese]mining and for being a ringleader of mass protests inNangchen, Kham region.With the passing of each day, the human rights situationcontinues to deteriorate inside Tibet. The Chinesegovernment refuses to take responsibility for safeguardingTibetan's rights, resulting in increased tension and unrestin the region.

Driru County of Kham region in north-eastern Tibet.

By Central Tibetan Administration Media: Tibet

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Runggye Adrak Faces Serious HealthCondition In Chinese Prison

By Tibetan Official Media: Tibet.Net

Dharamshala: The 58-year old Tibetan man,Runggye Adrak, who serves his 8-year ofimpr i sonment , i s fac ing se r ious hea l thcondition in Chinese prison and getting worseseverely, according to sources from insideTibet.An incident that happened in Lithang County,eastern Tibet in 2007 was Tibetan nomad,Runggye Adrak's action when he stepped upon the stage at the official Lithang HorseRacing Festival and called for His Holiness theDalai Lama's return to his country and for therelease of the Panchen Lama and Tenzin DelekRinpoche.He also told the crowd that ‘although we arefree to move our bodies, we cannot expresswhat is in our hearts'.Monday, August 6, Ven Atruk Tseten, a memberof the Tibetan Parliament in exile, told TheTibet Post International (TPI) that since 2007,when Runggye Adrak was arrested by theChinese Police and later sentenced for eightyears of imprisonment, the health of Runggyehas worsened severely.Prisoner guards are said to beat Runggye andsince his detention, as a result of harshviolence, became deaf and his vision wasimpaired. Tseten also added that Runggye hasstrong pain in his arms and legs, can not stand-up and walk easily."His family members are not allowed to visit

New Instances of China Denying TibetansTheir Rights

By Amanda peters,The Tibet Post International.

77th Brithday of His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama celebrated in Tibet on July 6 despite heavy crackdowns takingplace by Chinese officials across Tibet. Photo: TPI

Dharamshala:- According to recent reports byTibetan news agencies, a monk was deniedrepresentation by lawyers that were appointed byhis family. Instead, the Chinese authoritiescompleted his trial using government-appointedlawyers.Jigme Gyatso, a monk from Labrang monastery inthe Kanlho (Chinese: Gannan) prefecture of China’sGansu province, was repeatedly detained and letout over the last six years by Chinese authorities.However, no one has heard from him after his lastarrest on 20 August 2011 in Tsoe city, Amdo regionof eastern Tibet.In early February of this year Jigme’s brother, SonamTsering, received a notice dated January 2 fromKanlho Public Security Bureau, informing him thatJigme Gyatso had been formally charged forinstigating people to protest and speak out againstChinese authority. The monk’s family was invitedto respond to the notice within 24 hours, but thenotice was a month late.The notice also stated that the local police arrestedhim as soon as they got permission from thegovernment on 15 January 2012. However, the monkwas detained five months prior.On 12 July 2012, Jigme Gyatso’s family appointedtwo Beijing-based rights lawyers, Wang Yajun fromthe Beijing Gehang law firm and Zhang Kai from theYijia law firm.They traveled to Gansu to investigate the jailedmonk’s case. However, they were informed by theauthorities that Lama Jigme had already been triedby the Gannan People’s Court and that the courthad appointed two local lawyers to represent him.Thus, no lawyers from Beijing were needed.Denied permission to defend their client, the twolawyers returned to Beijing. Due to lack of sufficientevidence the court has not been able to sentencehim yet, said sources.The reports also said that Jigme Gyatso is currentlyin hospital as his heath condition is very poor.

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In 2007, 53-year-old Tibetan, Runggye Adrak fron Lithang county, eastern Tibet picked up a microphone at a HorseFestival and said to the crowd ‘although we are free to move our bodies, we cannot express what is in our hearts’.

Photo: TPI

...Causing Tibet Self-immolations;US Rights Report

Panel Discussion: Reflecting Kalon Tripa'sOne Year In Office

By Amanda Peters, The Tibet Post

Mr Tenzin Samphel Kayta of the Society for Threatened Peoples. Photo: File

Dharamshala: The National Democratic Partyof Tibet (NDPT) organized a public paneldiscussion at 5:15 pm (IST) on Thursday,August 9. The affair was held at the “TibetanDay School” in Mcleod Ganj, Dharamshala, theheart of the Central Tibetan Administration(CTA) in exile.The NDPT said that they held the event tocommemorate the one year anniversary of theKalon Tripa (political leader) and his cabinetof ministers in office.Former NDPT President and a member of theTibetan Parliament, Karma Choephel was theChief Guest for the evening. There were alsoother prominent personalities that attendedand spoke at the occasion, including the VicePresident of the Gu Chu Sum Movement ofTibet: Lukhar Sham and two former Presidentsof the NDPT: Chime Yungdrung and YangkhoGyal.The event kicked off with all the attendeessinging the Tibetan National Anthem, followedby a minute of silence for all the Tibetan heroesand heroines.Soon after, the newly elected NDPT President,Gelek Jamyang, took to the stage.He explained that the NDPT was responsiblefor publicizing the election of the Kalon Tripaand that they were proud that the candidatethey endorsed, Dr Lobsang Sangay, becamethe political leader of Tibet.“As many Tibetans have apprehensions aboutthe Kalon Tripa coming from a youngergeneration, we found the need to have a talkthat reflected and analyzed the past year'swork of the Kashag.” Gelek Jamyang alsoadded that “Another reason for this event wasto show the Chinese authorit ies that theNational Democratic Party of Tibet standsfirmly behind the election winner.”The Vice Pres ident of the Gu Chu SumMovement of Tibet, Lukar Sham, spoke nextabout the times before and after Dr Sangayheld complete political power.“His Holiness the Dalai Lama handed overcomplete political power to the people of Tibetand it is very important that Tibetans retainthis power against all odds. Understandingthis, is necessary not only for the currentTibetan exile community, but also for future

Restaurant “Asked” To Take Down PhotographsOf Famous Free Tibet SupportersOn 3 August 2012,police from Mangra County in Amdo region ofeastern Tibet “asked” a Tibetan restaurant, Tsongla,to take down photographs of famous Free Tibetsupporters.The restaurant walls were mounted withphotographs of famous Tibetan writes, poets,thinkers and other contributors.The police informed the owners that they were notallowed to put up such pictures and if they were nottaken done immediately the restaurant would notbe allowed to entertain patrons the following day.The officials especially had an issue with aphotograph of Tibetan writer, Shadu Rinsang, whowrote the famous article, “My Land and PeacefulLiberation.”The authorities considered him a scammer and acriminal and thus proclaiming his name in Tibetan

society was not allowed.They also wanted hispicture taken down because they had a problemwith the caption that was written under thephotograph. The officials considered it to bepolitically incorrect.Shadu Rinsang is from Shadu village in MangraCounty of Amdo region. He has written severalarticles about the Tibet issue, his most famous being,“My Land and Peaceful Liberation.” He was firstarrested in 2006 for publishing this piece and thenlater in 2009.At the time of his detention he was beaten harshlyby the Chinese authorities. This resulted in himsuffering from brain damage that rendered himincapable of normal functioning. After this he wasreleased into the custody of his parents.He is now incapable of taking care of himself andhas to be looked after by his family.

him and are minimized in meeting him only oncea year", he further added.Re-education Campaign in Lithang CountyAnother source from inside Tibet said that theChinese Government has conduc tedcontinuous re-education programs in DzepaTownship, in Lithang County, Kham Regionof eastern Tibet, which were declined by localTibetans.On the 1st and 2nd of August of this year,Chinese Author i t i es and po l ice in he ldmeetings in three places Dzepa Township inorder to ‘reeducate' these people.Authorities have ordered people to denounceHis Holiness the Dalai Lama, according to theconfirmed source from inside Tibet.However, this re-education program, as theprev ious s imi la r ones , was re fused byTibetans. Following this unsuccessful attempt,Chinese Authorities and police used the othercommon strategy- violence. Those who woretraditional Tibetan clothing got them rippedoff.Locals were beaten severely and the whole re-education program resulted in many peoplebeing injured, out of which two were sent tothe local hospital due to serious wounds, and10 detained in Dzepa Township.As for today, seven armed police trucks aredeployed in the area and people are underheavy repression.

generations.” said Lukar Sham. Referring toTibetan Democracy, he emphasized that it didnot exist to challenge the Chinese Governmentand is not a word that should be thrown aboutlightly in the Tibetan community. "In reality,all those that intend to take responsibility forthe people should stay true to the principlesof democracy. We cannot say that Tibet is ademocratic nation by just using such wordsin the Tibetan Constitution. Its principlesshould ac tua l ly be implemented anddeveloped.”Next to take the stage was former NDPTPresident, Chime Yungdrung, who spoke aboutthe general people’s point of view on theKalon Tripa’s term in office.He also spoke about the great respect andsupport Tibetans in and outside Tibet havefor the Kashag's work during this past year.Finally the Chief Guest for the evening, KarmaChoephel, discussed the Kalon Tripa’s termin office, his administration and foreign affairrelations. He started with saying that headmired the activities of the new Kashag butthen began to critique their work so far. "TheKalon Tripa has not got much administrativeworking time, due to visiting so many foreigncountries, during his first year in office." he

added.Questioning his 'innovation' regarding"health, professional programs and Geshemadegrees for Tibetan Buddhist nuns," Choephelsaid that he can not accept them as forms ofinnovation, while speaking about the KalonTripa's annual report on the 'Three guidingprinciples' to the Tibetan movement's survivaland sustenance."The Health program was available during theprevious administrat ion, as wel l as , theGeshema degrees existed before," said MrChoephel. "Those people [professionals] fromwes te rn count r ies who a re cur ren t lyvolunteering at the CTA, can not be recognisedas professionals,' he further stated.Mr Choephel also criticized that the dialoguebetween Tibet and China was at a halt and thattwo envoys of His Holiness have resignedrecently. "Dr Sangay said that the Tibetanside was ready "anytime anywhere" to restartthe dialogue with China. However, the cabinethas not yet appointed the new envoys of HisHoliness the Dalai Lama."The panel discussion ended with a half hourquest ion and answer session, where theparticipants could ask the panelists theirviews on specific topics related to the Kalontripa's annual report.

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State Hillary Rodham Clinton said in remarkssummarizing the new report.The report citedtightened restrictions on Buddhist clergy andworship in Tibet and Tibetan areas, saying,"Official interference in the practice of thesereligious traditions exacerbated grievancesand contributed to at least 12 self-immolationsby Tibetans in 2011."From the latest report'ssepara te sec t ion on Tibe t : "There werenumerous and severe abuses of religiousfreedom, including religious prisoners anddetainees. Monasteries were increasinglyforbidden to deliver traditional educationaland medical services to the people of theircommunities, and official intimidation wasused to compel acquiescence and preserve afacade of stability.""New technologies have given repressivegovernments additional tools for crackingdown on religious expression," Mrs. Clintonsaid. "Members of faith communities that havelong been under pressure report that thepressure is rising.""There was a marked deterioration in thegovernment's respect for and protection ofreligious freedom in the Tibet AutonomousRegion and other Tibetan areas, includingincreased restrictions on religious practice,

especially in Tibetan Buddhist monasteries andnunneries," the report said."We will continueto advocate for religious freedom. This is abedrock priority of our foreign policy," saidClinton. In terms of religious freedom as ahuman right, she said, "the world is slidingbackwards."The report said, "Government andCCP control over religious practice and theday-to-day management of monasteries andother re l ig ious ins t i tu t ions t igh tened ,particularly at Kirti Monastery, which saw theh ighes t concen t ra t ion of se l f -immolations."The State Department said theChinese government harassed, arrested orsentenced to prison a number of people foractivit ies reported to be related to theirre l ig ious p rac t ice .Be i j ing con t inued to"severely repress Muslims" living in theXinjiang region (Eastern Turkistan), and therewere further crackdowns on Christian housechurches, according to the report."The annualreport, largely based on unconfirmed mediareports and groundless al legat ions fromoutlawed groups and organizat ions withulterior motives, is nothing but a political toolused by the U.S. government," China said in astatement posted on Tuesday by the statecontrolled news agency 'Xinhua.'

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Dharamshala: Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC)resolved Sunday, August 12, 2012 to launch amajor hunger strike in New Delhi to stand insolidarity with Tibetan brethren in Tibet toamplify the voices of the unprecedentednumber of self-immolations in Tibet.Three Central Executive members, DhondupLhadar, Vice Pres ident ; Penpa Tser ing ,Organisational Secretary and Jigme (Sholpa),Cultural Secretary of TYC are the threeparticipants in the indefinite hunger strikecampaign scheduled to be launched on 3rdSeptember 2012.At the end of the 43rd Working CommitteeMeeting (WCM) which concluded today, TYCmembers will return to their respective Tibetansettlements with new resolve and rejuvenatedspirit to continue with the struggle.This year ' s annua l Working Commit teeMeeting was held at Bir, Himachal Pradeshfrom 8th August and concluded on 12thAugust 2012. Represent ing 42 regionalchapters, 115 members attended the 43rdmeeting. The meeting was preceded by a two-day workshop where members were trained oncyber security, strategic planning, mediamessaging, public speaking, teamwork andgrassroots activism.For the inaugural ceremony of the WCM, oneof the s t ronges t voices of the Rangzenmovement, fondly celebrated as Rangzenfather and a former President of TYC, Mr.Lhasang Tsering graced the ocassion as theChief Guest.The General Secretary, Ms. Tenzin Chokeywelcomed the Chief Guest, honourable guests,students from TCV Suja and the delegates tothe meeting. The ceremony opened with theobservance of a-minute silence for all the braveTibetan brothers and sisters who sacrificedtheir lives for the country. The gathering thensang the Tibetan National Anthem after whichthe TCV Suja school band presen ted abeautiful rendition of the TYC song.Presiding over dignitaries incuding membersof the Tibetan Parliament in Exile, heads of TCV

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Exile Tibet Youth Group To Launch AMajor Hunger Strike

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2012 annual Working Committee Meeting was held at Bir, Himachal Pradesh from 8th August and concluded on 12th August 2012. Representing 42 regional chapters, 115members attended the 43rd meeting. Photo: TPI

...Prayer Service Held for Norphel Who Died In Tibet Protest

U-Tsang region, Central Tibet who recently self-immolated in Yulshul county, eastern Tibet.Tibetans and supporters living in Dharamshala, andofficials of the Central Tibetan Administration wereattended the event to express prayers, sympathy, supportand solidarity with Tibetans in Tibet, particulaly familymembers and relatives of those brave tibetans who hadsacrificed their precious lives for freedom and all thosewho continue to suffer in their homeland.A reportpublished by the Central Tibetan Administration said thatit has 'organised a prayer service to condole the recentdeath of 22-year-old Ngawang Norphel, a young Tibetanfrom U-Tsang, central Tibet and other Tibetans who self-immolated against the Chinese government's repressivepolicies in Tibet.''Ngawang Norphel, 22, a native of ZurtsoTruldul village, Menphuk township, Nyanang district,succumbed to severe burn injuries at a hospital in Silingon 30 July. Tenzin Khedup, 24, who also self-immolatedwith Ngawang Norphel on 20 July, died on the spot.'In agraphic video footage recently obtained by the CentralTibetan Administration, based in India, seriously burnedNgawang Norphel articulates the reasons for their self-immolation: the survival of Tibetan culture, language, andidentity. "[This is] for the sake of Tibet."We are in theland of snow. If we don't have our freedom, culturaltraditions and language, it would be extremelyembarrassing for us. We must therefore learn them. Everynationality needs freedom, language and tradition," hesaid. The video footage can be viewed by clicking here.The prayer service on Friday at the 'Tsuglagkhang,' themain Tibetan temple was attended by entire officials ofthe Central Tibetan Administration. "We express deepcondolence and solidarity with all those Tibetans whohave sacrificed their lives of the just cause of Tibet," thedepartment of religion and culture said in a statement.Since2009, atleast 44 Tibetans in Tibet have set themselves onfire in protest at Chinese repressive policies, according tothe Central Tibetan administration.'There have beenconfirmed reports of 46 self-immolations in Tibet since 27

February 2009, the Tibetan female writer, Tsering Woesertold US based Radio Freee Asia Tibetan service, citingthat a foreign reporter who recently visited DrakharMonastery in Minyak Lhagang, Kham region of Tibetwitnessed about the self-immolation protest staged byThubten Nyandak Rinpoche, 45, and his niece, Atse, 23."There is an unknown confusion when counting thenumbers of self-immolations in Tibet," Woeser said.Thereis still some confusion and misinformation while some

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School Suja, representatives from the majormonasteries in the settlement and leaders ofthe Bir Tibetan sett lement, Mr. LhasangTsering said: "Rangzen is not an option, butour destiny. No one is offering any option nori s Rangzen a cho ice . " Speak ing wi thcharacteristic passion and fervour he said:

"Policies may change in time, but destiny of anation is but naturally - Independence."The President Mr. Tsewang Rigzin in hiswelcome address asserted the significance ofbeing prepared for the 15th General BodyMeeting next year wherein the new CentralExecutive Committee of the Tibetan Youth

Congress will be elected. He reminded thegathering that Tibet and Tibetan people arecurrently undergoing one of the most difficultsituations and that we should be all the moregeared up to sacrifice time, money, skills andif need be even life for the cause.The Vice President Mr. Dhondup Lhadar in his

vote of thanks applauded the achievementsand committment of the Chief Guest who hasremained resolute and determined in his standfor Rangzen despite the challenges. He alsoremarked on the significance of the venue ofthe WCM because of the presence of SujaSchool wherein majority of the students arefrom Tibet and five Tibetan settlements in thearea.The meet ing discussed a wide range ofsubjects from preservation of Tibetan cultureand identity, building new strategies andcreative tactics in the struggle. TYC alsodiscussed ways to strengthen its body andincrease membership, especially among theTibetan youth. Security of His Holiness theDalai Lama, Lhakar Movement and buildingalliance with other freedom struggles againstChina were i s sues tha t e l i c i t ed amplediscussions.Deliberations on the ongoing critical situationinside Tibet was one of the dominant themefor discussions during the meeting. While theyouth encouraged immediate action the eldermembers advised well-planned strategicaction.The 43rd Working Committee Meeting cameup with 21 resolutions. Some of the importantresolutions taken during this WCM includerecognition of the brave acts of the self-immolators in Tibet as welll as India as thehighest form of non-violent action.It resolved to make firm appeals to the IndianGovernment and the Department of Securityto scale up security measures and be morevigilant on devotees seeking audiences withHis Holiness the Dalai Lama especially theones from China. It also resolved to makeappeals to the Kashag and the Assembly ofthe Tibetan People's Deputies to revise thegoal of the Tibetan Government in Exile toRangzen.The meeting ended with concludingremarks by the President, Mr. Tsewang Rigzinwho reasserted the opportunity we have allbeen bestowed to work jointly for our causeand the pride to sweat for the restoration ofTibetan Independence.Report submmited bythe Office of Tibetan Youth Congress.

Taiwanese Students Tell TPI News About Their Visit

To DharamshalaDharamshala: According to reports from various mediaoutlets and human rights organizations, another monkfrom Pu monastery in Serta County, eastern Tibet, a 20years old named Konchok Gyaltsen, who is also knownas Kunchok Kyab, has been arrested and detained byChinese police in Tibet.The incident in which he was arrested happened on the1st of August, approximately 1 PM Tibet time, accordingthe source from inside Tibet.His protest actions were held at a public park in a town inSerta County and, as a part of his public protest againstChinese actions in Tibet, he threw Longta-a holy papercalled "Wind horse" in Tibetan Buddhism which signifiesgood luck and success. He also shouted the by now wellknown phrase that His Holiness the Dalai Lama should

Mr Tenzin Samphel Kayta of the Society forThreatened Peoples. Photo: File

By Amanda Peters, The Tibet Post

Monk in Serta County calls for Return of HH the Dalai Lama to Tibet

return to Tibet and that the Panchen Lama should bereleased from prison. The Panchen Lama has been inprison since he was five years old, now almost twelve

Dharamshala: On July 30, students from differentTaiwanese universities sat down with Tibet PostInternational (TPI) to share their experiences andviews about their two week visit to India.Students for a Free Tibet, India in association withTaiwan Friends of Tibet organized their secondTibet awareness program in Dharamsala. Theinitiative started last year with the aim of introducingTibetan culture, Tibetan political movement, Tibetanreligion and Tibetan community in exile to the youngTaiwanese students.Sixteen students along with two professors fromfive different Taiwan universities: Shih HsinUniversity, Providence University, NationalChengchi University, Taipei National University ofArts and Soochow University arrived atDharamshala on July 24.A philosophy major fromNational Taiwan University, Tu Ching Wei, told TPIthat he first heard of this program after he gotinvolved with the Free Tibet festival held in TaipeiCity in March of this year."Before I came to Dharamsala I thought Tibetansin exile would be going through hard times andunfavorable conditions but I then realized Tibetansare strong, organized and committed to Tibetanfreedom struggle, which inspired me a lot." saidMeng-huan, a student of Taipei National Universityof Arts.During their visit here the students met withmembers of the Tibetan Parliament-in-exile,including the Prime Minister and the Minister ofInformation and International Relations. They alsogot acquainted with various NGOs, Men TseKhang, Monasteries and Tibetan schools."We visited the Tibetan Institute of Performing

Mr Tenzin Samphel Kayta of the Society for Threatened Peoples. Photo: File

Arts, (TIPA) as well as, heard firsthand accountsof the struggles and adversities faced by many ofthe ex-political prisoners." said Ko Pei Ching fromNational Taiwan UniversityLin Ching Wan, a sociology major from the NationalTaiwan University said that her most memorablepart of the trip was her visit to the Tibetan Children'sVillage School (TCV). She said, "When we were atTCV we didn't get to audit the classes and see howthings worked. However, it didn't matter as we didmeet and interact with some of the students, whotold us about the way they were taught and showedus the kind of home work they were given."It remains clear that this program has achieved itsgoal by not only opening the group's eyes to awhole new issue, but also creating an immensefeeling among them to want to come back and helpwith the cause."Once I get home I will start talking to my friendsabout the Free Tibet movement, as well as, writepapers to share with the general public theinformation and firsthand accounts that I witnessedin India." Tu Ching Wei also added, "It is importantfor people to know the real situation and history ofTibet and what the Chinese authorities areportraying is not totally correct. People should haveall the information before they form an opinionabout the issue."He also said that he plans onstarting a campaign for the Tibet movement oncehe gets home.The program that started on July 18 concluded withan audience with His Holiness the Karmapa at theGyuto Monastery on 30th July. The students alsomet with several activists, writers such as TenzinTsundue and Bhuchung D Sonam.

years ago.The monk also shouted that Tibet needs to befree, after some minutes, the local police and army cameto the park and beat the monk viciously according to eyereports from local people. They then arrested and detainedhim in a police station nearby. As of today, the 2nd ofAugust, his whereabouts is not known.Tibetan peoplein their homeland Tibet still live with the daily realities ofhardship and suppression under China's military invasionsince 1959, as well as the threat of imprisonment, tortureand disappearances.Since 27 February 2009, there havebeen confirmed reports of 46 self-immolations in all threetraditional provinces of Tibet. This is the longest stringof self-immolations to occur in history. Due to Beijing'sharsh repressive policies in Tibet, Tibetans have setthemselves ablaze to protest against China's repressivepolicies, demand freedom in Tibet and call for the returnof His Holiness the Dalai Lama from exile.

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organisations and individuals are confirming such reports,particularly when making their confirmation over reportsof death and survival of those Tibetans who have beenstaged self-immolation protests in Tibet recent years, MrNyima T.J, a Tibetan political analyst said. "All of theseproblems that create the confusions due to the harshcensorship restrictions imposed by Hu Jintao's communistregime, which is known as one of the worst dictatorshipsin recent history," he added.