US Special Coordinator, His Holiness’ Special Envoy Visit Hunger Strikers
Joining the growing chorus of international appeal for the discontinuation of the Tibetan hunger strike in New York, Paula Dobriansky, US State Department’s Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues, said, “You have my personal assurance that we will continue to work in international fora
Dolma Choephel under Medical Care, EP Intergroup Expresses Support
As the hunger strike in front of the UN building in New York today enters a month sympathy and solidarity continue to pour in from various sources but the hunger strikers still awaits UN’s assurances regarding their demands.
Tibetan Hunger Striker Hospitalized
Dolma Choephel, one of three Tibetans who have been on indefinite hunger strike outside the United Nations headquarters since April 2nd, collapsed unconscious yesterday evening and was rushed to Bellevue Hospital in an ambulance.
Kashag’s appeal letter to the three hunger strikers
Dear Dolma Choephel la, Sonam Wangdu la and Gyatso la, We note with deep sadness that the three of you are in critical condition and that Dolma Choephel la became unconscious and was taken to a nearby hospital.
Tibetan Hunger Striker Hospitalized
On the 29th day of their hunger strike against China’s policies in Tibet, one of three Tibetans collapsed yesterday, and was taken to Bellevue Hospital Center. The two other hunger strikers promised to keep fasting until their demands are met.
Prayer for Hunger Strikers
TYC, Gangtok on the 27th of April hoisted Lungta (prayer flag) at Changu Lake, which is a sacred lake located at an altitude of 12400 ft.near Tibet Border which co-incidently happens to be the place Gyatso lives.All the executive members along with some local monks from Sera Jey Monastery performed Shapten (prayer) for the success of the three brave hunger strikers.
SALUTE TO THE HUNGER STRIKERS, BHOD GYAL LO TYC, Gangtok
Chinese Authorities Institute Internet ID Card System in Tibet for Online Surveillance
A new Internet surveillance system was instituted in Lhasa in 2003 requiring residents to use an individual registration number and an associated password in order to access the Internet via Internet Explorer or other portals or to send and receive email at public cyber cafes.
Lodi Gyari, U.S. Government and Others Express Concern for Health of Hunger Strikers
Lodi Gyari and Undersecretary of State Paula Dobriansky, the U.S. Special Coordinator for Tibet, have made statements supporting the courage of the Tibetan hunger strikers at the UN but expressing their concen for the strikers’ health and well-being.
Ms. Dolma Choephel loses consciousness on 29th Day of Indefinite Hunger Strike
At the end of the 29th day of the indefinite hunger strike, Ms. Dolma Choephel, one of the determined hunger striker lost consciousness at around 7.30 pm on April 30, 2004. She has been taken by the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) to Bellevue Hospital in New York City.