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Posted by From London to Lhasa: Students for a Free Tibet UK on Oct 28, 2009 in Global Contributors, Human Rights, Politics, SFT Global, Tibet | 0 comments

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Tibetans & Supporters in NY Protest the Executions

Posted by Nick on Oct 27, 2009 in General | 0 comments

Braving the cold rain over 100 Tibetans and their supporters protested in front of the United Nations General Assembly building and the Chinese Consulate to condemn the Chinese government’s executions of two Tibetans, Lobsang Gyaltsen, Loyak, and the reported deaths of two other Tibetans, a woman named Penkyi and an unidentified Tibetan.

Members of SFT and RTYC NY & NJ began the protest at 12:00am and concluded with a candlelight vigil at 7:00pm. The protesters passed out over 1000 fliers and displayed coffins for the dead Tibetans.

Responding to the executions, Namgyal Tendol of RTYC NY & NJ said, “These executions signal an alarming escalation in the Chinese government’s violent campaign to punish, intimidate, and silence Tibetans who dare to speak out against Chinese rule. “We urge President Obama to immediately condemn this travesty of justice and to help bring about an end to China’s violent occupation of Tibet when he visits China in November.”

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Click here to see a video from the protest

SFT Canada Holds Vigil for the Fallen Four in Toronto

Posted by tenzinlobsang on Oct 26, 2009 in Global Contributors, SFT Global | 0 comments

Earlier tonight Tibetans in Toronto lit candles and prayed in respect for the brave souls who defied all fear and sacrificed their lives for Tibet. Although the brave martyrs have given their lives, their sacrifice has shed light on the continuing brutality of the Chinese government towards Tibetans who voice their opinions. Lobsang Gyaltsen, aged 27, born in Lhasa; Loyak, aged 25, of Tashi Khang, Shol Township, Lhasa and Penkyi, aged 21, born in Sakya County were executed in Lhasa on Tuesday, October the 20th.

Thus, in remembrance, Tibetans from Toronto showed up in a sizeable gathering outside the Chinese Consulate in Downtown Toronto. The vigil was respectful, heart-touching as well as re-assuring of our goal as Tibetans. One of unity, perseverance and above all our non-violent path to freedom as followers of The Dalai Lama.

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The elderly and some monks sat behind praying as some youth and adults stood in front holding the Tibetan and Canadian flags. We started with the prayer ‘Jangchup Semchok Rimpoche’ (roughly translated as ‘rebirth of compassionate wisdom’) going on until 7:30, when Urgen Sangay from SFT shared the grievous news and details of the tragedy to the people gathered. This was followed by a note of thanks to SFT for organizing the vigil from CTAO by Tseten Badheytsang and finally a few words of hope from Kasang Tsomo from TWA, who mentioned our need to engage with Chinese on a proper dialogue level whenever possible.

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Urgent: Four Tibetans Executed in Tibet

Posted by Home on Oct 23, 2009 in Global Contributors, SFT Global | 0 comments

It is with great sadness that we let you know Tibetan rights groups recently confirmed that three Tibetans, Lobsang Gyaltsen, Loyak, and Penkyi were executed on October 20th, 2009 in Lhasa. There is a report that a fourth Tibetan may also have been executed. Read SFT's press statement.

This is the first known execution of a Tibetan since 2003, demonstrating the lengths to which the Chinese government is now prepared to go in order to intimidate Tibetans and crush all perceived opposition to its occupation of Tibet.

Please join people worldwide in voicing outrage at this travesty of justice. Please take action and send a letter to Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon to immediately condemn these executions in the strongest possible terms.

We urge you to also call your Members of Parliament and let them know how serious this matter is and that you expect the Canadian Government to take immediate action and condemn these killings.

If you are in the Toronto or Vancouver areas, please join us for a candle light vigil this Sunday, October 25th, in memory of the 4 Tibetans killed.

Toronto: 5-7pm at the Toronto Chinese Consulate (240 St. George Street). Contact: lobsang@studentsforafreetibet.org

Vancouver: 6pm at the Vancouver Chinese Consulate (3380 Granville Street). Contact: klaravrbova@yahoo.com