Message du Dalai Lama prononcé le 10 mars 2008
12 mars 2008
Amnesty International a condamné ce mercredi 12 mars la répression très dure de manifestants pacifiques à Lhassa, capitale du Tibet. Selon des témoins oculaires, la police chinoise aurait fait usage le 11 mars de gaz lacrymogènes et d’aiguillons électriques pour disperser 500 manifestants qui réclamaient la libération des moines arrêtés après les manifestations de la veille.
Selon certaines informations, 11 manifestants, parmi lesquels neuf
moines, auraient été violemment battus et arrêtés le 10 mars devant la
cathédrale de Tsuklakhang dans le centre de Lhassa. Ils manifestaient
pour commémorer le 49e anniversaire de la fuite du Tibet du dalaï lama
après son soulèvement manqué contre la domination chinoise. Une
cinquantaine de moines ont également été arrêtés dans toute la capitale.
« Les manifestants ont le droit de protester pacifiquement. La Chine viole les normes internationales en matière de droits humains en leur refusant la liberté de réunion et la liberté d’expression », a déclaré Tim Parritt, directeur adjoint du programme Asie-Pacifique d’Amnesty International.
« Amnesty International condamne les atteintes aux droits humains quel que soit le lieu où elles se produisent : dans les rues de Pékin ou dans les montagnes du Tibet. »
Amnesty International appelle la Chine à libérer immédiatement toutes les personnes détenues pour avoir exercé leurs droits de manière pacifique.
source : www.amnesty.org
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soutenez la cause des droits de l'homme !
On the occasion of the 49th anniversary of the Tibetan people's peaceful uprising in Lhasa on 10 March 1959, I offer my prayers and pay tribute to those brave men and women of Tibet who have endured untold hardships and sacrificed their lives for the cause of the Tibetan people and express my solidarity with those Tibetans presently undergoing repression and ill-treatment. I also extend my-greetings to Tibetans in and outside Tibet, supporters of the Tibetan cause and all who cherish justice.
For nearly six decades, Tibetans in the whole of Tibet known as Cholkha-Sum (U-Tsang, Kham and Amdo) have had to live in a state of constant fear, intimidation and suspicion under Chinese repression.-Nevertheless, in addition to maintaining their religious faith, a sense of nationalism and their unique culture, the Tibetan people have been able to keep alive their basic aspiration for freedom. I have great admiration for the special characteristics of the Tibetan people and their indomitable courage. I am extremely pleased and proud of them.
Many governments, non-governmental organisations and individuals across the
world, because of their interest in peace and justice, have consistently
supported the cause of Tibet.
Particularly during the past year, governments and peoples of many countries
made important gestures that clearly expressed their support to us. I would
like to express my gratitude to every one of them.
The problem of Tibet
is very complicated. It is intrinsically linked with many issues: politics, the
nature of society, law, human rights, religion, culture, the identity of a
people, the economy and the state of the natural environment. Consequently, a
comprehensive approach must be adopted to resolve this problem that takes into
account the benefits to all parties involved, rather than one party alone.
Therefore, we have been firm in our commitment to a mutually beneficial policy,
the Middle-Way approach, and have made sincere and persistent efforts towards
achieving this for many years. Since 2002, my envoys have conducted six rounds
of talks with concerned officials of the People's Republic of China to
discuss relevant issues. These extensive discussions have helped to clear away
some of their doubts and enabled us to explain our aspirations to them.
However, on the fundamental issue, there has been no concrete result at all.
And during the past few years, Tibet
has witnessed increased repression and brutality. In spite of these unfortunate
developments, my stand and determination to pursue the Middle-Way policy and to
continue our dialogue with the Chinese government remain unchanged.
A major concern of the People's Republic of China
is its lack of legitimacy in Tibet.
The principal way to lend weight to their position is for the Chinese
government to pursue a policy that satisfies the Tibetan people and gains their
confidence. If we are able to achieve reconciliation by treading a path of
mutual consent, then, as I have already stated many times, I will make every
effort to win the support of the Tibetan people.
In Tibet
today, due to the Chinese governments numerous actions, driven as they are by
a lack of foresight, the natural environment has been severely damaged. And, as
a result of their policy of population transfer the non-Tibetan population has
increased many times, reducing native Tibetans to an insignificant minority in
their own country. Moreover, the language, customs and traditions of Tibet,
which reflect the true nature and identity of the Tibetan people are gradually
fading away. As a consequence, Tibetans are increasingly being assimilated into
the larger Chinese population. In Tibet, repression continues to
increase with numerous, unimaginable and gross violations of human rights,
denial of religious freedom and the politicisation of religious issues. All
these take place as a result of the Chinese governments lack of respect for
the Tibetan people. These are major obstacles the Chinese government
deliberately puts in the way of its policy of unifying nationalities which
discriminate between the Tibetan and Chinese peoples. Therefore, I urge the
Chinese government to bring an immediate halt to such policies.
Although the areas inhabited by Tibetan people are referred to by such
different names as autonomous region, autonomous prefectures and autonomous
counties, they are autonomous in name only; they actually have no real
autonomy. Instead, they are governed by people who are oblivious of the
regional situation, and driven by what Mao Zedong called Han chauvinism. As a
result, this so-called autonomy has not brought the concerned nationalities any
tangible benefit. Disingenuous policies that are not in tune with reality are
causing enormous harm not only to the respective nationalities, but also to the
unity and stability of the Chinese nation. It is important for the Chinese
government, as advised by Deng Xiaoping, to seek truth from facts in the real
sense of the term.
The Chinese government severely criticises me when I raise questions about
the welfare of the Tibetan people before the international community. Until we
reach a mutually beneficial solution, I have a historical and moral
responsibility to continue to speak out freely on their behalf. However, it is
common knowledge that I have been in semi-retirement since the political
leadership of the Tibetan Diaspora has been directly elected by the general
Tibetan populace.
China
is emerging as a powerful country due to her great economic progress. This is
to be welcomed, but it has also provided China an opportunity to play an
important role on the global stage. The world is eagerly waiting to see how the
present Chinese leadership will put into effect its avowed concepts of
"harmonious society" and "peaceful rise". For the realisation
of these concepts, economic progress alone will not suffice. There must be
improvements in observance of the rule of law, transparency, and right to
information, as well as freedom of speech. Since China is a country of many
nationalities, they must all be given equality and freedom to protect their
respective unique identities if the country is to remain stable.
On 6 March 2008, President Hu Jintao stated: "The stability in Tibet concerns the stability of the country, and
the safety in Tibet
concerns the safety of the country."He added that the Chinese leadership must
ensure the well-being of Tibetans, improve the work related to religions and
ethnic groups, and maintain social harmony and stability. President Hu's
statement conforms to reality and we look forward to its implementation.
This year, the Chinese people are proudly and eagerly awaiting the opening
of the Olympic Games. I have, from the very beginning, supported the idea that China should be
granted the opportunity to host the Olympic Games. Since such international
sporting events, and especially the Olympics, uphold the principles of freedom
of speech, freedom of expression, equality and friendship, China should
prove herself a good host by providing these freedoms. Therefore, besides
sending their athletes, the international community should remind the Chinese
government of these issues. I have come to know that many parliaments,
individuals and non-governmental organisations around the globe are undertaking
a number of activities in view of the opportunity that exists for China to make a
positive change. I admire their sincerity. I would like to state emphatically
that it will be very important to observe the period following the conclusion
of the Games. The Olympic Games no doubt will greatly impact the minds of the
Chinese people. The world should, therefore, explore ways of investing their
collective energies in producing a continuous positive change inside China even
after the Olympics have come to an end.
I would like to take this opportunity to express my pride in and
appreciation for the sincerity, courage and determination of the Tibetan people
inside Tibet.
I urge them to continue to work peacefully and within the law to ensure that
all the minority nationalities of the People's Republic of China,
including the Tibetan people, enjoy their legitimate rights and benefits.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the Government and
people of India, in
particular, for their continuing and unparalleled support for Tibetan refugees
and the cause of Tibet,
as well as express my gratitude to all those governments and peoples for their
continued concern for the Tibetan cause.
With my prayers for the well-being of all sentient beings.
10 March 2008
Source : http://www.dalailama.com/
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