Is breeding more Tibetan children really the answer to Tibetan ‘identity challenge’? The dangers of ethnic nationalism.
The quote above from Indian philosopher, Krishnamurti,may seem idealistic to some but the depth of its meaning is something we all would do well to consider. In a world overwhelmed by violence and anger, it is essential to think more about the causes and conditions that create and contribute to it.
China sentences three Tibetans up to 15 years for self-immolation “crimes”
A Chinese court in eastern Tibet has passed down heavy prison terms of up to 15 years to three Tibetans for their “crimes” relating to the ongoing wave of self-immolations in Tibet. The court sentenced Lhamo Dorjee to 15 years in prison, Kalsang Sonam to 11 years, and Tsesang Kyab to 10 years on charges of “intentional homicide.”
Situation clearly worsening in Tibet: UK
The United Kingdom expressed its deep concern over the self-immolation protests inside Tibet and said the human rights situation in the region is “clearly worsening.” Senior Minister of State Baroness Warsi told the British parliament that the UK “regularly raises” its concerns
Flash mob in honour of Tibet self-immolators
A flash mob highlighting the ongoing wave of self-immolation protests inside Tibet was held Wednesday at the Union Square in New York city. Over a hundred Tibetans and supporters held a photo each of a self-immolator and one by one recited the name, age, and their decision to torch themselves.