http://blog.studentsforafreetibet.org/2007/08/in-tibet-a-protest-of-incredible-bravery/ A Global Blog by Students for a Free Tibet Thu, 18 Aug 2011 06:37:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 http://blog.studentsforafreetibet.org/2007/08/in-tibet-a-protest-of-incredible-bravery/comment-page-1/#comment-35781 Tibet Will Be Free » Blog Archive » From Burma to Tibet? Fri, 31 Aug 2007 14:02:20 +0000 http://blog.studentsforafreetibet.org/2007/08/10/in-tibet-a-protest-of-incredible-bravery/#comment-35781 [...] We’re already seeing how mobile phones and digital cameras have allowed word to spread about the crisis in Lithang (where Runggye Adak’s inspiring act of free speech led to his arrest, demonstrations by hundreds of Tibetans, a violent crackdown by Chinese security forces, and an ongoing tense standoff). [...] [...] We’re already seeing how mobile phones and digital cameras have allowed word to spread about the crisis in Lithang (where Runggye Adak’s inspiring act of free speech led to his arrest, demonstrations by hundreds of Tibetans, a violent crackdown by Chinese security forces, and an ongoing tense standoff). [...]

]]> http://blog.studentsforafreetibet.org/2007/08/in-tibet-a-protest-of-incredible-bravery/comment-page-1/#comment-35643 Tibet Will Be Free » Blog Archive » Lithang Update: Runggye Adak Charged With Subversion Wed, 29 Aug 2007 15:01:53 +0000 http://blog.studentsforafreetibet.org/2007/08/10/in-tibet-a-protest-of-incredible-bravery/#comment-35643 [...] Runggye Adak, the brave Tibetan whose act of free speech set off the Lithang crackdown, has been charged by the Chinese authorities with subversion.  [...] [...] Runggye Adak, the brave Tibetan whose act of free speech set off the Lithang crackdown, has been charged by the Chinese authorities with subversion.  [...]

]]> http://blog.studentsforafreetibet.org/2007/08/in-tibet-a-protest-of-incredible-bravery/comment-page-1/#comment-35208 Tibet Will Be Free » Blog Archive » What Could Have Happened to Lhadon? Tue, 21 Aug 2007 19:54:18 +0000 http://blog.studentsforafreetibet.org/2007/08/10/in-tibet-a-protest-of-incredible-bravery/#comment-35208 [...] Likely, Lhadon would share the fate of brave Tibetans who dare to speak out, like Rongye Adak, imprisoned, probably tortured, and knowing that their families will be made to suffer as well.    They are the true heroes.  As we wrote before, everyone at SFT is humbled by the bravery of Tibetans who are willing to risk everything, with no protection, to nonviolently resist the Chinese occupation of their homeland. [...] [...] Likely, Lhadon would share the fate of brave Tibetans who dare to speak out, like Rongye Adak, imprisoned, probably tortured, and knowing that their families will be made to suffer as well.    They are the true heroes.  As we wrote before, everyone at SFT is humbled by the bravery of Tibetans who are willing to risk everything, with no protection, to nonviolently resist the Chinese occupation of their homeland. [...]

]]> http://blog.studentsforafreetibet.org/2007/08/in-tibet-a-protest-of-incredible-bravery/comment-page-1/#comment-35155 Tibet Will Be Free » Blog Archive » Dramatic Photos From Lithang Mon, 20 Aug 2007 13:43:54 +0000 http://blog.studentsforafreetibet.org/2007/08/10/in-tibet-a-protest-of-incredible-bravery/#comment-35155 [...] Meanwhile, the fate of brave protester Rongye Adak remains unknown, since his arrest on August 1 for peacefully exercising his right to free speech.  We previously wrote about Rongye Adak’s case here, here, and here.  The TCHRD remains “fearful that the authorities will use torture upon Ronggye A’drak during detention, as it is a regular feature in all Chinese administered prisons and detention centers. ” [...] [...] Meanwhile, the fate of brave protester Rongye Adak remains unknown, since his arrest on August 1 for peacefully exercising his right to free speech.  We previously wrote about Rongye Adak’s case here, here, and here.  The TCHRD remains “fearful that the authorities will use torture upon Ronggye A’drak during detention, as it is a regular feature in all Chinese administered prisons and detention centers. ” [...]

]]> http://blog.studentsforafreetibet.org/2007/08/in-tibet-a-protest-of-incredible-bravery/comment-page-1/#comment-34984 Tibet Will Be Free » Blog Archive » NY Times Interviews Lhadon on Olympics Mon, 13 Aug 2007 01:18:03 +0000 http://blog.studentsforafreetibet.org/2007/08/10/in-tibet-a-protest-of-incredible-bravery/#comment-34984 [...] If the Games bring change to Tibet and China, it will not be thanks to the spineless IOC or the repressive Chinese government. It will be thanks to brave Tibetans like Rongye Adak and dissidents like Mr. Hu. Those of us on the outside must use our freedoms to amplify their voices. Together, the Chinese government cannot stop us. [...] [...] If the Games bring change to Tibet and China, it will not be thanks to the spineless IOC or the repressive Chinese government. It will be thanks to brave Tibetans like Rongye Adak and dissidents like Mr. Hu. Those of us on the outside must use our freedoms to amplify their voices. Together, the Chinese government cannot stop us. [...]

]]> http://blog.studentsforafreetibet.org/2007/08/in-tibet-a-protest-of-incredible-bravery/comment-page-1/#comment-34955 Tibet Will Be Free » Blog Archive » Update from Lithang, Tibet Sat, 11 Aug 2007 19:43:27 +0000 http://blog.studentsforafreetibet.org/2007/08/10/in-tibet-a-protest-of-incredible-bravery/#comment-34955 [...] Yesterday, we wrote about how hundreds of Tibetans were protesting outside a police station in Lithang, trying to convince Chinese security forces to release a very brave Tibetan named Ronggay A’drak. [...] [...] Yesterday, we wrote about how hundreds of Tibetans were protesting outside a police station in Lithang, trying to convince Chinese security forces to release a very brave Tibetan named Ronggay A’drak. [...]

]]> http://blog.studentsforafreetibet.org/2007/08/in-tibet-a-protest-of-incredible-bravery/comment-page-1/#comment-34936 The Carnal Conservative » Blog Archive » News Sat, 11 Aug 2007 05:36:51 +0000 http://blog.studentsforafreetibet.org/2007/08/10/in-tibet-a-protest-of-incredible-bravery/#comment-34936 [...] In Tibet, A Protest of Incredible Bravery By Lhasa Rising If [protesters] do not leave by 8:00 AM on August 8, 2007, the People's Republic of China will crush [them]." said another caller from Kham to RFA's Tibetan service. "Several thousand armed police are now stationed in the area." ... Tibet Will Be Free - http://blog.studentsforafreetibet.org [...] [...] In Tibet, A Protest of Incredible Bravery By Lhasa Rising If [protesters] do not leave by 8:00 AM on August 8, 2007, the People’s Republic of China will crush [them].” said another caller from Kham to RFA’s Tibetan service. “Several thousand armed police are now stationed in the area.” … Tibet Will Be Free – http://blog.studentsforafreetibet.org [...]

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