Chinese state TV broadcast of military gathered in Potala Square in Lhasa to watch the opening day of the 18th Party Congress. Tibetans were prevented from entering Potala Square, normally a public area.
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Release the Drango Four
In January 2012, four monks were seized by Chinese security forces from the city of Tridu. They have not been seen or heard from since.
They are:
- Thinley, 42, business manager for the Drango monastery
- Tashi (or Dralha) Thupgyal, 31, accountant for Drango monastery
- Tulku Lobsang Tenzin, 40, from Gochen monastery
- Geshi Tsewang Namgyal, 42, teacher and academic from Drango monastery
They travelled to Tridu, following protests which had just taken place in Drango, when Chinese authorities opened fire on protesters, killing two and injuring dozens more.
Internet cafe
Although the monks were not involved in protesting, it is believed the authorities suspected they were trying to send information about what had happened. Some of the monks are said to have been rounded up by security forces in an internet cafe.
It’s been more than nine months since anyone heard from the Drango Four, even though no charges have been brought against them and no information given regarding their whereabouts or wellbeing.
We need as many people as possible to take action. They are just a few of the hundreds of Tibetans who have been disappeared by Chinese forces. Campaign for their release now.
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Candles lit outside the Chinese People’s Armed Police compound in Markethang; the place of Tamdrin Thar’s self-immolation on 15 June.
