with the recent reports emanating from all three regions of Tibet of random killings, injuries and arrests of thousands of Tibetans peacefully protesting against the Chinese policies. These protests began on March 10th on the occasion of the 49th Anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising Day and continue as a consequence of violent crackdown by the repressive Chinese regime. We have unconfirmed reports that about hundred people have been killed and martial law imposed in Lhasa.

The recent protests clearly reflect the true sentiments of the Tibetan people inside Tibet and their yearning to be free from the repressive Chinese regime. Tibetans are sending out clear and strong signals that they are deeply discontented with the current policy of China. We express our solidarity and support to the Tibetans peacefully protesting inside Tibet. We would like to convey to the Chinese authorities that unity and stability cannot be brought under the barrels of guns and that earnest negotiation is the only way forward.

We thank the European Union, the United States government and other governmental as well as non-governmental bodies for supporting the aspirations of the Tibetan people and urging China to act with restraint when dealing with the Tibetan protests.

The Tibetan Parliament in Exile strongly urge the United Nations to send a representative immediately to intervene and investigate into the current urgent human rights violations inside Tibet.

The Tibetan Parliament in exile strongly condemns the use of force and violence against the peaceful protestors and urges the Chinese authorities to immediately end the brutal crackdown and restore normalcy in Tibet.

Tibetan Parliament in Exile
Place: Dharamsala.

via TibetNet (www.tibet.net is the official website of the Central Tibetan Administration of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.)

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