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A Special
Tibet Vigil on
International Human Rights Day
Friday 10th December 1999
11.00am - 9.00pm
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On international Human Rights Day, with banners
and voices raised, despite the weather, our all-day vigil outside
the Chinese Embassy put the spotlight on the horrific scale of
human rights atrocities being committed by the Chinese Government
across China and Tibet. |
Speakers:
Amnesty international - Claire Bracey
spoke about Tibetan prison detentions and the death penalty in
China
Tibet Society- Martyn Berkin
discussed The legal status of Tibet
East Turkistan Nationals - Dr Enver Tohti
spoke about Human Rights in Eastern Turkistan,
bravely translated by Steven Ng
Independent Tibet Network - John Jackson
read a statement on Enforced birth control in Tibet
Tibetan Community in Britain - Tashi Phuntsok
spoke about The Panchen Lama and religious persecution in Tibet
Chinese Solidarity Campaign - Steven Ng
spoke on Chinese democracy concerns
Free Tibet Campaign - Susan Burton
Read a statement from Alison Reynolds, who could not be there. |
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