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Stop Torture in Tibet
Dear Foreign Secretary
Free Tibet is pleased that China has conformed to international norms ans has banned evidence obtained by torture from courts in Tibet and China.
In the Coalition manifesto the government has committed 'to closer engagement with China, while standing firm on human rights'. As a supporter of Free Tibet's Stop Torture in Tibet campaign I would like to know what steps the coalition government will be taking to ensure China's human rights commitments are more than just words.
Please confirm what action the government is taking to stop torture in Tibet.
Please send a signed postcard to Rt Hon William Hague
c/o Free Tibet
Freepost LON11264, London, N1 6BR
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Tibet: The truth must be revealed
Tibet has seen the most widespread protests against China's occupation since 1959. The protests have been put down by brutal military force resulting in the arrests, torture and killings of Tibetans including women and children. China has banned all foreigners and journalists from Tibet thus effectively hiding their bloody crackdown from the world.
The truth must be revealed and the Chinese Government must be held accountable for its actions.
Print off the postcard and send it to your MP, calling on him/her to instruct Lord John Sawers, UK ambassador to the UN to demand an immediate, on the ground, UN investigation of the events in Tibet.
You can find your MP's contact details at www.writetothem.com
If you would like a number of printed post cards to give to friends for them to sign, or to leave in supportive cafes, arts centres or other places, please contact us at mail@freetibet.org
Imprisoned for wanting the return of the Dalai Lama
On 1 August 2007, a Tibetan nomad, Runggye Adak, grabbed a microphone at the Lithang horse festival and called for a return of the Dalai Lama to Tibet. He was immediately arrested, and in November 2007 was sentenced to eight years in prison for expressing his desire to see his spiritual leader. Three others connected with the case were put on trial for "endangering national security". Runggye Adak's nephew Adak Lopoe, a monk, was sentenced to 10 years. Kunkhyen, an art teacher, was sentenced to nine years, and Jarib Lothok received a three year sentence for helping to send photos of the protest abroad.
Print out the post card and send it to foreign secretary David Miliband MP to ask the government what steps they are making to secure the prisoners' immediate release.
Right Hon David Miliband MP
Foreign Secretary
Foreign & Commonwealth Office
King Charles Street
London SW1A 2AH
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Louise Arbour
Address: OHCHR, Palais de Nations
8-14 Avenue de la Paix
CH-1211 Geneva 10
Switzerland
Fax: +41 229 17 9006
Email: ccanessa@ohchr.org
If you would like a number of printed post cards to give to friends for them to sign, or to leave in supportive cafes, arts centres or other places, please contact us at mail@freetibet.org
Demand the immediate release of the Panchen Lama
In May 1995, Gedhun Choekyi Nyima 'disapeared' with his family after being recognised as the 11th Panchen Lama when he was just 6 years old.
The Chinese Government claims that he is in 'protective custody'. We are extremely concerned that Gedhun's movements are heavily restricted whilst all requests over the years to allow international impartial observers access to the family have been turned down.
Print the postcard and write to the Chinese Embassy or consulate closest to you and ask them to ensure that international observers are given access to Gedhun and his family to establish their well-being, and call for their immediate and unconditional release.
Madam Fu Ying
Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the United Kingdom
49-51 Portland Place
London
W1B 1JL
E-mail: press@chinese-embassy.org.uk
Fax: 020 7636 5578
If you would like a number of printed post cards to give to friends for them to sign, or to leave in supportive cafes, arts centres or other places, please contact us at mail@freetibet.org
