Sad news has emerged of another self-immolation in Tibet, this time in Chamdo on 1st December. Former Karma monastery monk Tenzin Phuntsok is the 12th Tibetan to set himself on fire in protest since March, and has reportedly survived.
It comes as the UK Parliament prepares to discuss the situation in Tibet this coming Wednesday at 4pm. Please attend the debate, write to your MP to attend and sign Avaaz’s petition, which is now reaching 700,000 signatories. Read more>>
Hundreds of thousands of people around the world are showing their support for the Tibetan people by adding their names to Avaaz’s petition, which has now surpassed 600,000 signatories.
With an unprecedented 11 Tibetans setting themselves on fire in protest against China’s oppressive rule this year, the situation in Tibet remains tense, as seen in this news report containing disturbing footage of self-immolation. It’s up to us to stand with the Tibetan people by urging our leaders to act. Read more>>
Activists abseiled down the Cannes Ville Station while world leaders were arriving for the G20 conference in the morning of 2nd November. Their banner read ‘Enough! Global Intervention Now to Save Tibetan Lives’ in French.
On 3rd November, a nun named Palden Choesang became the 11th Tibetan to set themselves on fire since March to draw attention to the worsening situation in their country, and the 5th to have died. When he set himself alight, young monk Norbu Damdul called for ‘complete independence for Tibet’. Read more>>
The situation in Tibet has reached crisis point. On 25th October, Dawa Tsering of Kardze became the 10th Tibetan to set themselves on fire since March in a desperate cry for help to end China’s repression. 19-year-old Norbu, who self-immolated on 15th October, called for ‘complete independence for Tibet’.
Tibet support groups around the world are joining the call for global intervention to save Tibetan lives. Sign the petition which we’ll take to the G20 summit. Read more>>
The two Tibetan teenagers who self-immolated in protest against the Chinese regime on 7th October have died in hospital. Choephel and Khaying, 18 and 19, are ex Kirti monks. Authorities say they will arrest any who express condolances.
Five Tibetan teenagers self-immolated in the space of one week, after Lobsang Kalsang and Lobsang Konchok did so on 1st October and Kesang Wangchuk on 3rd October. Two other monks died after self-immolating earlier this year. Read more>>
Students for a Free Tibet UK’s annual grassroots get-together takes place on 12th and 13th November this year at the University of Hull!
Why should YOU come to conference?
2011 has been a year of resistance across the world.
- In Egypt and Tunisia, grassroots movements have toppled dictators.
- In Tibet, the younger generation are embracing non-violent action.
- China are responding with crackdowns like in Ngaba and Tawu.
We have to support these brave Tibetans and join THEIR resistance (Read More »)
