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April 2008 
TIBET: massive protests met with bullets and tear gas
Posted on Mar 14th, 2008
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Chaiwallah
Chaiwallah
HH the Dalai Lama's statement today
Contacts:
Chhime R. Chhoekyapa, Secretary Mobile + 91 (09816021879)
Tenzin Taklha, Joint Secretary Mobile + 91 (09816021813)
PRESS RELEASE
I am deeply concerned over the situation that has been developing in Tibet following peaceful protests in many parts of Tibet, including Lhasa, in recent days. These protests are a manifestation of the deep-rooted resentment of the Tibetan people under the present governance.
As I have always said, unity and stability under brute force is at best a temporary solution. It is unrealistic to expect unity and stability under such a rule and would therefore not be conducive to finding a peaceful and lasting solution.
I therefore appeal to the Chinese leadership to stop using force and address the long-simmering resentment of the Tibetan people through dialogue with the Tibetan people. I also urge my fellow Tibetans not to resort to violence.
THE DALAI LAMA
Dated: March 14, 2008
Access: Public
it's about time something happened in that land. Soon enough, the native Tibetans will be outpopulated by the in-moving Chinese. Their culture teeters; there is not a lot of time left.
When this Dalai Lama passes away … it could spell the final stamp on their role in our current history.
we need more Bjorks!