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October 10, 2013 17:43

Tibetans exiles and supporters condemn Chinese crackdown in Driru

“The very denial to raise China’s flag by the Tibetan people in Tibet highlights the height of resistance of our people. We stand here today in solidarity with our people who have been resisting China’s illegal occupation of Tibet for over 50 years,” said Nyima Yangtso, Vice President of the Regional Tibetan Youth Congress, Dharamshala.

The event was jointly organized by regional chapter of Tibetan Youth Congress and Students for a Free Tibet, India.

“We condemn China's shooting of innocent Tibetans in Driru and call for immediate withdrawal of troops and release of all those detained Tibetans. China's recent order that Tibetans must fly the Chinese flag is part of a propaganda campaign in Tibet, which according to Tibetans is no less different to the days of the Cultural Revolution. Tibetans want the freedom to fly their own flag and will continue to resist until Tibet is free,” said Dorjee Tseten, Asia Director of Students for a Free Tibet.

“It is now the responsibility of international government to make China accountable for the gross Human Rights violations in Tibet. The world must act and take the opportunity to highlight China’s crime in Tibet in the upcoming China’s Universal periodic Review on 22 October in the UN”.