Friday, February 15, 2013

Week Ending February 15, 2013

International Tibet Network News Digest & Analysis: 15 February 2013

Self-Immolations, Protests, and Restrictions in Tibet

Further self-immolation in Tibet despite harsh legal measures to deter protests; Tibetan who set fire to himself in Nepal dies - ICT14 February | Tibetan scholar and monk Lobsang Namgyal (37) set fire to himself Feb 3 in Amchok town. Drongchen Tsering (25) self-immolated and died in Nepal.
http://savetibet.org/media-center/ict-news-reports/further-self-immolation-tibet-despite-harsh-legal-measures-deter-protests-tibetan-who-set-

Burnings Rage On Despite Controls - Radio Free Asia14 February | Drugpa Khar leaves behind his parents and small children after passing away in his protest against Chinese policies.
http://www.rfa.org/english/news/tibet/burning-02142013110206.html

Tibet continues to burn, Father of three passes away - Phayul15 February | Drugpa Khar (26) set himself on fire on February 13, in Amchok town.
http://www.phayul.com/news/article.aspx?id=33038&article=Breaking%3A+Tibet+continues+to+burn%2C+Father+of+three+passes+away

Self-immolation milestone: Tibetan becomes 101st protester to set himself ablaze since 2009 - Huffington Post12 February | A Tibetan monk in Nepal set himself on fire in a market area near Boudhanath Stupa.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/14/self-immolation-milestone-tibet_n_2684028.html?1360834520&ncid=edlinkusaolp00000009

Tibetan protester sets himself on fire in Nepal’s capital in protest against China- Washington Post12 February | [Contains graphic images] 6 photographs and reactions from activists and locals to the self-immolation by a Tibetan man in Nepal.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/tibetan-protester-sets-himself-on-fire-in-nepals-capital-in-apparent-protest-against-china/2013/02/12/26d43e8a-7592-11e2-9889-60bfcbb02149_story.html

Statements and Political Action

Joint Statement: Self-immolations by Tibetans living under Chinese rule reaches 100 - International Tibet Network13 February | Global Tibet movement calls for joint action by world governments to urgently address China’s crackdown in Tibet.
http://www.tibetnetwork.org/jointstatement100immolations

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100 Burn for Freedom in Tibet video

TJC Marks Independence Centenary by Releasing Updated Report on Tibetan Sovereignty and Self-Determination - Tibet Justice Center13 February | The updated report addresses Tibet’s right to self-determination, and an update and executive summary, and briefing paper are available to download.
http://www.tibetjustice.org/


British MPs appeal to China to listen to Tibetan grievances - Tibet Society13 February | British MPs have condemned China's crackdown in Tibet and called on the Chinese government to examine their policies in Tibet and urgently address the grievances of the Tibetan people.
http://www.tibetsociety.com/content/view/366

Tibetans commemorate centennial of Tibetan independence - Times of India14 February | Tibetans and supporters in Dharamsala, India, held a daylong exhibition followed by a concert, candlelight vigil, and prayers.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Tibetans-commemorate-centennial-of-Tibetan-independence/articleshow/18501770.cms


Opinion and Analysis

Nothing to celebrate - The Economist15 February | An assessment of the current tense situation between Tibet and China on the occasion of lunar new year, Losar, as self-immolations and security crackdowns continue.
http://www.economist.com/blogs/analects/2013/02/tibetans

To the Cast and Crew of “Tibet’s Secret”: Tibetan Rappers Demand RESPECT - High Peaks Pure Earth13 February | A Tibetan rap group “Sheep Droppings” releases a song addressing the misrepresentations and distortions of Tibetan culture in a popular Chinese TV series.
http://highpeakspureearth.com/2013/to-the-cast-and-crew-of-tibets-secret-tibetan-rappers-demand-respect/

VOA and China’s Latest Narrative on Tibet- Tibetan Blog Station14 February | Bhuchung K Tsering writes on China’s narrative about the Tibetan self-immolations and counters Chinese state media allegations against VOA.
http://tibetanblogstation.wordpress.com/2013/02/14/voa-and-chinas-latest-narrative-on-tibet/

How Many Self-Immolating Tibetans Does It Take to Make a Difference? - Time13 February | Time Magazine examines the controversial issue of self-immolation by Tibetans to protest against oppressive Chinese policies.
http://world.time.com/2013/02/13/how-many-self-immolating-tibetans-does-it-take-to-make-a-difference/#ixzz2KtLIYpho