"The Chinese authorities should allow an independent investigation into the conduct of United Nations about what is happening in Tibet , especially in light of the closure of the region and permanent restrictions on the activities of human rights observers. The situation in Tibet deserves attention the Human Rights Council, whose session is currently in progress "- Amnesty International said. Organization for Human Rights calls on the Chinese government to exercise restraint in the face of protests, provide comprehensive information on all persons detained in Lhasa and other parts of Tibet last week and release all those who are in prison for having peacefully expressed their views and exercising their right to freedom of expression, association and assembly.
According to Amnesty International, the Chinese authorities must address the reasons underlying the claims of the Tibetan people, the result of government policies decades: exclusion from the benefits of economic development, restrictions on religious practice and attachment to culture and ethnic identity.
Signature the appeal on-line in favor of 15 Tibetan monks arrested March 10 for taking part in a peaceful demonstration in Barkhor, Lhasa, the capital of Tibetan Autonomous Region. There is no additional information on the country where they are held or on any allegations made against them. Amnesty International is concerned at risk of torture and other ill-treatment.
In pictures: Lobsang, aged 15, one of those arrested (source: http://www.tchrd.org/press/2008/p001.html , Tibetan Center for Human rights and democracy)
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