In March 2008, knowing the eyes of the world were on China in the run up to the Olympics, thousands of ordinary Tibetans made a courageous stand for freedom, taking to the streets in protest. The Chinese government's response was to throw all journalists and foreigners out of Tibet and bring in tens of thousands of troops to quash all demonstrations and hide the truth abbout Tibet from the critical eyes of the world.

 

As fireworks lit up the Beijing sky for the opening ceremony of the Olympics, a dark picture emerged from Tibet. Throughout the country there is a climate of fear with reports of huge military build ups, check points, curfews, midnight arrests.

The arrests continue, the torture continues, monks who dared to protest in March have not been seen since. As revealed by Free Tibet, monasteries are under 24-hour police surveillance and strict new measures are being introduced to punish monks and nuns who take part in "turbulent activities".

To find out more about the situation in Tibet, click here.

China analysts predict the unleashing of terrible retribution against Tibetans for destroying the Chinese government's carefully crafted myth that everything is harmonious within its borders.

China's leaders think the world will look away from Tibet, now that the Games have ended.
We must prove them wrong.

Recent press releases on the situation in Tibet

September 26: Chinese armed police used spades and meat choppers to beat monks
September 25: Chinese armed police renew repression at Kirti monastery
August 29: Location of hundreds of Tibetans remains unknown
August 22: Free Tibet urges Gordon Brown to call for investigation into Kandze lockdown
August 18: While Beijing celebrates the Olympics, the lockdown in Tibet worsens

Free Tibet Campaign is calling on world leaders to:

* Demand that the Chinese government allows independent monitors and foreign press are allowed immediate, free, unfettered access to all areas of Tibet.
* Stop hiding behiond the current bad faith talks offered by the Chinese government.
* Prevail upon China to ensure the next round of negotiation with the Tibetan government-in-exile has real targets and measurable goals.
* Ensure that a third party negotiator is appointed to facilitate and monitor the progress of the talks.

What you can do

* Send a message to the leader of your country or your elected representative. Ask them to speak out publicly about Tibet and make it clear to the Chinese government that Tibet will not be forgotten now that the Olympics are over.
* Become a member of Free Tibet Campaign; click here
* Join our Urgent Action campaign for further lobbying opportunities.
* Join or form your own Free Tibet local group.
* Add your T for Tibet photo and a message of suppiort, and encourage others to do the same.