Action to Free Tibet

Today marked the second month anniversary of the execution of Lobsang
Dhondup, a 28 year old political activist from Eastern Tibet. His relative, Tenzin Delek Ripoche, a senior Buddhist priest was also given a death sentence that was suspended for two years.

Both were accused of involvement in a bomb explosion in Chengdu, in Eastern Tibet. At least 12 other Tibetans have been arrested or disappeared.

“In light of the current war on Iraq, and the war on terror, it has become more important than ever that the international community support those who use nonviolent means to fight for freedom and justice,” they stated. “This international day of action will signal to the Chinese government that ...they cannot kill the Tibetan spirit of resistance through repression and executions."