This is Gedhun Choekyi Nyima. He is 18 now, and has not been seen since he was “disappeared” by the Chinese government subsequent to his being chosen as the 11th Panchen Lhama. Where is he? And who is now the Panchen Lhama?
Gedhun is somewhere in China leading a “normal” life – somewhere safe for his own protection, ( The Chinese government’s words, not mine). Protection from what? Only the Chinese know that, because they are quite content with Qoigyijabu becoming Panchen Lhama – one NOT approved of by the Dali Lhama, but chosen by a committee established by our beneficent brothers, the Chinese government in residence.
Just another small step in the relentless march of reform started in 1949 when the Chinese occupied Tibet. The Dali Lhama fled Tibet in 1959 and has since led the life of an exile.
China’s has a burning desire to be recognised as a true member of the international community – even more so in this, the year they hold the Olympics.
The story if Tibetan history in the 20th and 21st century is a tragic one – the tragedy made worse by the seemingly indifference from the world community, especially governments and NGO’s.
The latest uprisings can be looked on as a good or bad thing, (depending on your outlook). The Dali Lhama has called it cultural genocide – latest count is about 80 dead last night.
A good thing? In one way because it has brought the smouldering resentment of he Tibetan people back into the headlines. Tibet has been, for far too long, shifted to the sidelines as far as human rights abuses are concerned. The Chinese government have since 1949, (and fo reasons best known to themselves), claimed Tibet as pat of China. In spite of the Dali Lhama maintaining a high profile, China has, in my opinion, worked it such their importance on the world business stage has ensured few really serious efforts have been made to remove them as overlords of this mountain kingdom.
China wants only to show the world what steps they are making to improve human rights. This is, of course, because of the Olympics. Many cry the Olympics should not be used for political purposes. I agree – only Tibet’s freedom is not a political matter – it’s a human rights matter.
I only hope many responsible people and companies will take the opportunity to voice their objections during this Olympic year – show the Chinese government for brutal oppressive regime it really is.Some links for you:-
Gedhun is somewhere in China leading a “normal” life – somewhere safe for his own protection, ( The Chinese government’s words, not mine). Protection from what? Only the Chinese know that, because they are quite content with Qoigyijabu becoming Panchen Lhama – one NOT approved of by the Dali Lhama, but chosen by a committee established by our beneficent brothers, the Chinese government in residence.
Just another small step in the relentless march of reform started in 1949 when the Chinese occupied Tibet. The Dali Lhama fled Tibet in 1959 and has since led the life of an exile.
China’s has a burning desire to be recognised as a true member of the international community – even more so in this, the year they hold the Olympics.
The story if Tibetan history in the 20th and 21st century is a tragic one – the tragedy made worse by the seemingly indifference from the world community, especially governments and NGO’s.
The latest uprisings can be looked on as a good or bad thing, (depending on your outlook). The Dali Lhama has called it cultural genocide – latest count is about 80 dead last night.
A good thing? In one way because it has brought the smouldering resentment of he Tibetan people back into the headlines. Tibet has been, for far too long, shifted to the sidelines as far as human rights abuses are concerned. The Chinese government have since 1949, (and fo reasons best known to themselves), claimed Tibet as pat of China. In spite of the Dali Lhama maintaining a high profile, China has, in my opinion, worked it such their importance on the world business stage has ensured few really serious efforts have been made to remove them as overlords of this mountain kingdom.
China wants only to show the world what steps they are making to improve human rights. This is, of course, because of the Olympics. Many cry the Olympics should not be used for political purposes. I agree – only Tibet’s freedom is not a political matter – it’s a human rights matter.
I only hope many responsible people and companies will take the opportunity to voice their objections during this Olympic year – show the Chinese government for brutal oppressive regime it really is.Some links for you:-
Groups supporting Tibet http://www.tibet.com/Address/tsg.html
In the U.K write to your MP and Euro Mp's
Free Tibet group http://www.freetibet.org/
Enough tiny stones can build a strong wall
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