International Tibet Network News Digest & Analysis: 8 March 2013
Self-Immolations, Protests, and Restrictions in Tibet
Uncle of Tibetan self-immolator sentenced to prison - TCHRD
4 March | Yarphel (42) was sentenced to 1 year and 3 months in prison for carrying his nephew’s ashes during a procession.
http://www.tchrd.org/2013/03/uncle-of-self-immolator-sentenced-to-prison/
Tibetans Jailed for Up to 15 Years Over Burnings - RFA
4 March | 3 of 9 Tibetans tried last week received lengthy prison sentences from 10 to 15 years.
http://www.rfa.org/english/news/tibet/jailed-03042013141328.html
News
Kirti Rinpoche briefs the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion - Phayul
5 March | On his tour abroad, Kirti Rinpoche spoke to Heiner Bielefeldt about the crisis in Ngaba.
http://www.phayul.com/news/article.aspx?article=Kirti+Rinpoche+briefs+UN+Special+Rapporteur+on+Freedom+of+Religion&id=33127
Woeser Dedicates Award to Tibetan Self-Immolators - RFA
6 March | Woeser won the International Women of Courage Award from the U.S. State Department, and dedicated the award to Tibetans who self-immolated in protest of China’s rule.
http://www.rfa.org/english/news/tibet/award-03062013194243.html
China rebukes Tibetan monastery as inciting self-immolation protests - Washington Post
7 March | Wu Zegang accused Kirti monastery of collaborating with exiled Tibetans, including spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, to organize locals to set themselves on fire.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/china-rebukes-tibetan-monastery-at-heart-of-self-immolation-protests/2013/03/07/e2f72a0a-86ea-11e2-a80b-3edc779b676f_story.html
Opinion and Analysis
Richard Gere on selling guitars for the Tibetan cause - BBC News
3 March | Actor Richard Gere explained why money raised from selling his massive guitar collection went straight to the Tibetan human rights campaign.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-21646961
The people of Tibet need help now - BoingBoing
6 March | Ven. Thepo Rinpoche writes about his personal experiences to urge others to participate in cultural resistance in the Tibetan movement.
http://boingboing.net/2013/03/06/tibet.html
Unrest in Tibet: The views of a Marxist demon - The Economist
7 March | The Dalai Lama explains his plans for the future and why he places the blame for self-immolations on increasingly tight religious and cultural controls in Tibet.
http://www.economist.com/blogs/analects/2013/03/unrest-tibet
Nepal Entrapped - Global Times (China)
7 March | Several perspectives on living as a Tibetan in Nepal near the Chinese border.
http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/766645.shtml
The limits of despair - The Economist
9 March | The impact of Tibetan self-immolations 5 years after the uprisings in 2008.
http://www.economist.com/news/china/21573120-five-years-after-explosion-unrest-tibetan-plateau-region-again-crisis
International Tibet Network News Digest and Analysis
Friday, March 8, 2013
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Week Ending March 1, 2013
International Tibet Network News Digest & Analysis: 1 March 2013
Self-Immolations, Protests, and Restrictions in Tibet
Tibetan self-immolates in Ngaba County - RFA26 February | Sangdag, a monk from Diphu monastery, self-immolated publicly in Ngaba county and was hospitalized.
http://www.rfa.org/english/news/tibet/county-02262013110730.html
Two Tibetans self-immolate at monasteries during prayer ceremonies in Amdo - ICT25 February | Tsetsung Kyab (27) self-immolated at Shitsang Gonsar monastery in Luchu, and Phagmo Dundrup (20s) set himself on fire at Chachung monastery.
http://savetibet.org/media-center/ict-news-reports/two-tibetans-self-immolate-monasteries-during-prayer-ceremonies-amdo
Tibetan youth sentenced over self-immolation photos in mobile phone - Phayul22 February | Thangka painting student Ngawang Topden (20) was sentenced to 2 years in prison because his mobile phone contained images of self-immolating Tibetans as well as the Tibetan national flag.
http://www.phayul.com/news/article.aspx?id=33082&article=Tibetan+youth+sentenced+over+self-immolation+photos+in+mobile+phone
Chinese Police Detain, Beat Tibetan Protesters - RFA22 February | Tibetans refused to fly Chinese national flags during Lunar New Year, and were beaten and detained after stomping on the flags and holding a public protest.
http://www.rfa.org/english/news/tibet/detain-02222013163235.html
News
U.S. Officials Hoped Chinese Liberalization Program for Tibet in Early 1980s Would Bring Significant Improvements - National Security Archives (US)1 March | Declassified government documents assess Bejing’s policies in Tibet and their collapse.
http://www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/NSAEBB/NSAEBB414/
China open letters calls for reforms - BBC27 February | Over 100 prominent Chinese journalists, activists, and scholars petition that the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights be ratified.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-21597752
China Bars New Canadian Ambassador From Visiting Tibet - Huffington Post26 February | Guy Saint-Jacques was denied permission by Beijing to enter Tibet.
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/02/26/china-canada-ambassador_n_2768156.html?just_reloaded=1
Dislocation, Dislocation, Dislocation - New York Times25 February | Tibetan nomads on the Qinghai-Tibet plateau face social and economic obstacles with forced resettlement.
http://latitude.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/25/dislocation-dislocation-dislocation/
Tibetans Fight China With ‘Weapons of the Weak’ - VOA26 February | Lhakar as cultural resistance movement grows stronger as it allows for multiple ways to participate and accommodates many political stances.
http://www.voanews.com/content/tibet-protest-resistance-lhakar/1610934.html
Opinion and Analysis
Open Letter to PM Bhattarai - Nepali Times28 February | Jigme Ugen and Tenpa Gashi write an open letter to Nepal’s Prime Minister Bhattarai concerning the remains of Drupchen Tsering (25) who self-immolated 13 Feb.
http://www.nepalitimes.com/blogs/thebrief/2013/02/28/open-letter-to-pm-bhattarai/
A Tibetan Intellectual, Naktsang Nulo, Shares His Thoughts On Self-Immolations In Tibet - High Peaks Pure Earth26 February | Naktsang Nulo, a Tibetan living inside the PRC, publicly appeals for Tibetans not to self-immolate.
http://highpeakspureearth.com/2013/a-tibetan-intellectual-naktsang-nulo-shares-his-thoughts-on-self-immolations-in-tibet/
Self-Immolations, Protests, and Restrictions in Tibet
Tibetan self-immolates in Ngaba County - RFA26 February | Sangdag, a monk from Diphu monastery, self-immolated publicly in Ngaba county and was hospitalized.
http://www.rfa.org/english/news/tibet/county-02262013110730.html
Two Tibetans self-immolate at monasteries during prayer ceremonies in Amdo - ICT25 February | Tsetsung Kyab (27) self-immolated at Shitsang Gonsar monastery in Luchu, and Phagmo Dundrup (20s) set himself on fire at Chachung monastery.
http://savetibet.org/media-center/ict-news-reports/two-tibetans-self-immolate-monasteries-during-prayer-ceremonies-amdo
Tibetan youth sentenced over self-immolation photos in mobile phone - Phayul22 February | Thangka painting student Ngawang Topden (20) was sentenced to 2 years in prison because his mobile phone contained images of self-immolating Tibetans as well as the Tibetan national flag.
http://www.phayul.com/news/article.aspx?id=33082&article=Tibetan+youth+sentenced+over+self-immolation+photos+in+mobile+phone
Chinese Police Detain, Beat Tibetan Protesters - RFA22 February | Tibetans refused to fly Chinese national flags during Lunar New Year, and were beaten and detained after stomping on the flags and holding a public protest.
http://www.rfa.org/english/news/tibet/detain-02222013163235.html
News
U.S. Officials Hoped Chinese Liberalization Program for Tibet in Early 1980s Would Bring Significant Improvements - National Security Archives (US)1 March | Declassified government documents assess Bejing’s policies in Tibet and their collapse.
http://www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/NSAEBB/NSAEBB414/
China open letters calls for reforms - BBC27 February | Over 100 prominent Chinese journalists, activists, and scholars petition that the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights be ratified.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-21597752
Related
Prominent Chinese call human rights progress - ICT27 February | A translation of the open letter and context surrounding its development.
China Bars New Canadian Ambassador From Visiting Tibet - Huffington Post26 February | Guy Saint-Jacques was denied permission by Beijing to enter Tibet.
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/02/26/china-canada-ambassador_n_2768156.html?just_reloaded=1
Dislocation, Dislocation, Dislocation - New York Times25 February | Tibetan nomads on the Qinghai-Tibet plateau face social and economic obstacles with forced resettlement.
http://latitude.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/25/dislocation-dislocation-dislocation/
Tibetans Fight China With ‘Weapons of the Weak’ - VOA26 February | Lhakar as cultural resistance movement grows stronger as it allows for multiple ways to participate and accommodates many political stances.
http://www.voanews.com/content/tibet-protest-resistance-lhakar/1610934.html
Opinion and Analysis
Open Letter to PM Bhattarai - Nepali Times28 February | Jigme Ugen and Tenpa Gashi write an open letter to Nepal’s Prime Minister Bhattarai concerning the remains of Drupchen Tsering (25) who self-immolated 13 Feb.
http://www.nepalitimes.com/blogs/thebrief/2013/02/28/open-letter-to-pm-bhattarai/
A Tibetan Intellectual, Naktsang Nulo, Shares His Thoughts On Self-Immolations In Tibet - High Peaks Pure Earth26 February | Naktsang Nulo, a Tibetan living inside the PRC, publicly appeals for Tibetans not to self-immolate.
http://highpeakspureearth.com/2013/a-tibetan-intellectual-naktsang-nulo-shares-his-thoughts-on-self-immolations-in-tibet/
Friday, February 22, 2013
Week Ending February 22, 2013
International Tibet Network News Digest & Analysis: 22 February 2013
Self-Immolations, Protests, and Restrictions in Tibet
Two teenage Tibetans set themselves on fire in Ngaba - TCHRD20 February | Rinchen (17) and Sonam Dhargye (18) self-immolated and passed away in Dzorge. Their families were able to recover their bodies.
http://savetibet.org/media-center/ict-news-reports/two-tibetan-teenagers-set-themselves-fire-ngaba
Monk survives self-immolation but loses both legs - TCHRD20 February | Sonam Rabyang (42) has reportedly been released from the hospital and is at home with family under strict surveillance after having both legs amputated.
http://www.tchrd.org/2013/02/monk-survives-self-immolation-but-loses-both-legs/
Tibetan Monks Held After Protest - Radio Free Asia19 February | Six Tibetan monks were detained following protests calling for Tibetan independence and the return of exiled spiritual leader the Dalai Lama.
http://www.rfa.org/english/news/tibet/arrest-02192013200418.html
Tibetan farmer from nomadic area sets fire to himself in Labrang - ICT17 February | Father of four, Namlha Tsering (49), self-immolated in Labrang.
http://savetibet.org/media-center/ict-news-reports/tibetan-farmer-nomadic-area-sets-fire-himself-labrang
News
China’s Army is Seen as Tied to Hacking Against U.S. - NY Times18 February | A report by Mandiant, an American computer security firm, tracks for the first time individual members of the most sophisticated of the Chinese hacking groups.
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/19/technology/chinas-army-is-seen-as-tied-to-hacking-against-us.html?pagewanted=all
Government split on dealing with China: report - AFP17 February | Foreign Secretary William Hague believes London must not tone down its criticism of human rights abuses while Deputy PM Nick Clegg insists it must take a principled stand on issues such as the treatment of people in Tibet.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5ghvRooZ1cgdlGcRQbZ0lRpbZvTCg?docId=CNG.12be299253dc2dc11e7c391c74e2d4d2.5a1
Opinion and Analysis
Tibet Expert: Dalai Lama is ‘Spirit of the Nation’ - NBC News21 February | This video interview with Dr. Robbie Barnett from Columbia University discusses a possible successor to the Dalai Lama and China’s control over Tibet.
http://www.nbcnews.com/video/nightly-news/29620591#29620591
Flames Of Protest: The History of Self-Immolation - China Digital Times21 February | An NPR interview with Robbie Barnett, Bhuchung Tsering, and Michael Biggs [audio] as well as news briefs of the latest self-immolation protests.
http://chinadigitaltimes.net/2013/02/flames-of-protest-the-history-of-self-immolation/
China Struggles to Curb Tibetan Unrest - Wall Street Journal18 February | Video coverage of how Beijing has tightened its grip on Tibetan areas as self-immolations reach a grim milestone.
http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/2013/02/18/china-struggles-to-curb-tibetan-unrest/
Self-Immolations, Protests, and Restrictions in Tibet
Two teenage Tibetans set themselves on fire in Ngaba - TCHRD20 February | Rinchen (17) and Sonam Dhargye (18) self-immolated and passed away in Dzorge. Their families were able to recover their bodies.
http://savetibet.org/media-center/ict-news-reports/two-tibetan-teenagers-set-themselves-fire-ngaba
Monk survives self-immolation but loses both legs - TCHRD20 February | Sonam Rabyang (42) has reportedly been released from the hospital and is at home with family under strict surveillance after having both legs amputated.
http://www.tchrd.org/2013/02/monk-survives-self-immolation-but-loses-both-legs/
Tibetan Monks Held After Protest - Radio Free Asia19 February | Six Tibetan monks were detained following protests calling for Tibetan independence and the return of exiled spiritual leader the Dalai Lama.
http://www.rfa.org/english/news/tibet/arrest-02192013200418.html
Tibetan farmer from nomadic area sets fire to himself in Labrang - ICT17 February | Father of four, Namlha Tsering (49), self-immolated in Labrang.
http://savetibet.org/media-center/ict-news-reports/tibetan-farmer-nomadic-area-sets-fire-himself-labrang
News
China’s Army is Seen as Tied to Hacking Against U.S. - NY Times18 February | A report by Mandiant, an American computer security firm, tracks for the first time individual members of the most sophisticated of the Chinese hacking groups.
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/19/technology/chinas-army-is-seen-as-tied-to-hacking-against-us.html?pagewanted=all
Government split on dealing with China: report - AFP17 February | Foreign Secretary William Hague believes London must not tone down its criticism of human rights abuses while Deputy PM Nick Clegg insists it must take a principled stand on issues such as the treatment of people in Tibet.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5ghvRooZ1cgdlGcRQbZ0lRpbZvTCg?docId=CNG.12be299253dc2dc11e7c391c74e2d4d2.5a1
Opinion and Analysis
Tibet Expert: Dalai Lama is ‘Spirit of the Nation’ - NBC News21 February | This video interview with Dr. Robbie Barnett from Columbia University discusses a possible successor to the Dalai Lama and China’s control over Tibet.
http://www.nbcnews.com/video/nightly-news/29620591#29620591
Flames Of Protest: The History of Self-Immolation - China Digital Times21 February | An NPR interview with Robbie Barnett, Bhuchung Tsering, and Michael Biggs [audio] as well as news briefs of the latest self-immolation protests.
http://chinadigitaltimes.net/2013/02/flames-of-protest-the-history-of-self-immolation/
China Struggles to Curb Tibetan Unrest - Wall Street Journal18 February | Video coverage of how Beijing has tightened its grip on Tibetan areas as self-immolations reach a grim milestone.
http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/2013/02/18/china-struggles-to-curb-tibetan-unrest/
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
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
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
Related
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
Friday, February 8, 2013
Week Ending February 8, 2013
International Tibet Network News Digest & Analysis: 8 February 2013
Self-Immolations, Protests, and Restrictions in Tibet
Anti self-immolation propaganda now part of China’s ‘patriotic education’ campaign - TCHRD8 February | A new propaganda booklet entitled “Cherish Life, Abide by Law” lists the legal consequences of inciting, instigating, or abetting self-immolation.
http://www.tchrd.org/2013/02/anti-self-immolation-propaganda-now-part-of-chinas-patriotic-education-campaign/
Six Tibetans in Gansu sentenced after protecting body of self-immolator in aggressive drive to criminalize self-immolations - ICT7 February | International Campaign for Tibet’s updated report on 6 Tibetans’ sentences.
http://savetibet.org/media-center/ict-news-reports/six-tibetans-sentenced-intentional-homicide-official-drive-criminalize-self-immolations-
China cracks down on Tibet protests - The Guardian8 February | Chinese authorities have turned on friends and families of Tibetans who self-immolate, detaining them on criminal grounds.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/feb/08/china-cracks-down-tibet-protests
Battling self-immolations, China makes more arrests - New York Times7 February |
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/08/world/asia/china-makes-arrests-in-crackdown-on-immolations.html?src=rechp&_r=0
China intensifies crackdown on Tibetan burnings, detains 70 - Reuters7 February | In the largest single sweep yet, authorities have detained 70 people in relation to the self-immolation protests by Tibetans. Lu Benquian blames ‘the Dalai Lama clique’.
http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/article/idUKBRE9160CK20130207?irpc=932
Chinese documentary alleges US broadcaster incites Tibetan self-immolations - NBC8 February | A Chinese state media documentary targets Voice of America programs.
http://behindthewall.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/02/07/16878280-chinese-documentary-alleges-us-broadcaster-incites-tibetan-self-immolations
http://www.voanews.com/content/voa-denies-chinese-allegations-on-tibetan-self-immolations/1598729.html
Painful death for Tibetan man injured in police violence - TCHRD5 February | Gyerig Thar (35) succumed to his injuries after 8 months. He participated in a protest in March 2012 and suffered head injuries due to police violence at the protest site.
http://www.tchrd.org/2013/02/painful-death-for-tibetan-man-injured-in-police-violence/
Other News
As Self-Immolations Near 100, Tibetans Question the Effect - New York Times2 February | Tibetans came to India’s capital last week, for the Tibetan People’s Solidarity Campaign, the four-day gathering featured protests, marches, Buddhist prayer sessions and political speeches in an attempt to push Tibet back onto a crowded international agenda.
http://www.voanews.com/content/voa-denies-chinese-allegations-on-tibetan-self-immolations/1598729.html
On Tibetan New Year, Quiet Prayer Likely to Replace Celebration - Tea Leaf Nation7 February | Ongoing tensions and increased restrictions affect the celebration of the Tibetan new year holidays, Losar.
http://www.tealeafnation.com/2013/02/on-tibetan-new-year-quiet-prayer-likely-to-replace-celebration/
Opinion & Analysis
Discussions in the vast space between “Should” and “Should Not” - ICT5 February | High Peaks Pure Earth has posted a dialogue between an unnamed Tibetan living outside Tibet, and Wang Lixiong, a Chinese writer and activist.
http://www.savetibet.org/media-center/tibet-news/discussions-vast-space-between-should-and-should-not-woeser
Labrang monk Jayang Jinpa reflects on his daring 2008 protest - TCHRD4 February | A monk now living in exile details his involvement in protests in 2008.
http://www.tchrd.org/2013/02/feature-labrang-monk-jayang-jinpa-reflects-on-his-daring-2008-protest/
China: Stop Sentencing Tibetans for “Inciting” Self-Immolations - HRW1 February | Human Rights Watch addresses the recent criminalisation of self-immolation.
http://www.hrw.org/news/2013/02/01/china-stop-sentencing-tibetans-inciting-immolations
Self-Immolations, Protests, and Restrictions in Tibet
Anti self-immolation propaganda now part of China’s ‘patriotic education’ campaign - TCHRD8 February | A new propaganda booklet entitled “Cherish Life, Abide by Law” lists the legal consequences of inciting, instigating, or abetting self-immolation.
http://www.tchrd.org/2013/02/anti-self-immolation-propaganda-now-part-of-chinas-patriotic-education-campaign/
Six Tibetans in Gansu sentenced after protecting body of self-immolator in aggressive drive to criminalize self-immolations - ICT7 February | International Campaign for Tibet’s updated report on 6 Tibetans’ sentences.
http://savetibet.org/media-center/ict-news-reports/six-tibetans-sentenced-intentional-homicide-official-drive-criminalize-self-immolations-
China cracks down on Tibet protests - The Guardian8 February | Chinese authorities have turned on friends and families of Tibetans who self-immolate, detaining them on criminal grounds.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/feb/08/china-cracks-down-tibet-protests
Battling self-immolations, China makes more arrests - New York Times7 February |
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/08/world/asia/china-makes-arrests-in-crackdown-on-immolations.html?src=rechp&_r=0
China intensifies crackdown on Tibetan burnings, detains 70 - Reuters7 February | In the largest single sweep yet, authorities have detained 70 people in relation to the self-immolation protests by Tibetans. Lu Benquian blames ‘the Dalai Lama clique’.
http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/article/idUKBRE9160CK20130207?irpc=932
Chinese documentary alleges US broadcaster incites Tibetan self-immolations - NBC8 February | A Chinese state media documentary targets Voice of America programs.
http://behindthewall.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/02/07/16878280-chinese-documentary-alleges-us-broadcaster-incites-tibetan-self-immolations
Related
Self-immolations in Ganan and the Tibetan independence activists outside China - CNTV6 February | Chinese state media CCTV documentary about self-immolations in Kanhlo Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, in English.
VOA Denies Chinese Allegations on Tibetan Self-Immolations - VOA6 February | VOA responds to allegations that their programs encourage self-immolation.http://www.voanews.com/content/voa-denies-chinese-allegations-on-tibetan-self-immolations/1598729.html
Painful death for Tibetan man injured in police violence - TCHRD5 February | Gyerig Thar (35) succumed to his injuries after 8 months. He participated in a protest in March 2012 and suffered head injuries due to police violence at the protest site.
http://www.tchrd.org/2013/02/painful-death-for-tibetan-man-injured-in-police-violence/
Other News
As Self-Immolations Near 100, Tibetans Question the Effect - New York Times2 February | Tibetans came to India’s capital last week, for the Tibetan People’s Solidarity Campaign, the four-day gathering featured protests, marches, Buddhist prayer sessions and political speeches in an attempt to push Tibet back onto a crowded international agenda.
http://www.voanews.com/content/voa-denies-chinese-allegations-on-tibetan-self-immolations/1598729.html
On Tibetan New Year, Quiet Prayer Likely to Replace Celebration - Tea Leaf Nation7 February | Ongoing tensions and increased restrictions affect the celebration of the Tibetan new year holidays, Losar.
http://www.tealeafnation.com/2013/02/on-tibetan-new-year-quiet-prayer-likely-to-replace-celebration/
Opinion & Analysis
Discussions in the vast space between “Should” and “Should Not” - ICT5 February | High Peaks Pure Earth has posted a dialogue between an unnamed Tibetan living outside Tibet, and Wang Lixiong, a Chinese writer and activist.
http://www.savetibet.org/media-center/tibet-news/discussions-vast-space-between-should-and-should-not-woeser
Labrang monk Jayang Jinpa reflects on his daring 2008 protest - TCHRD4 February | A monk now living in exile details his involvement in protests in 2008.
http://www.tchrd.org/2013/02/feature-labrang-monk-jayang-jinpa-reflects-on-his-daring-2008-protest/
China: Stop Sentencing Tibetans for “Inciting” Self-Immolations - HRW1 February | Human Rights Watch addresses the recent criminalisation of self-immolation.
http://www.hrw.org/news/2013/02/01/china-stop-sentencing-tibetans-inciting-immolations
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