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If ever further proof was necessary, then the horrific situation inside occupied Palestine, is a harrowing reminder of how the political interests of governments; driven by commercial factors, geopolitics and ideology, callously ignore the suffering of peoples.
But Tibet is not afforded such solidarity, it is a fringe issue and China’s regime is very happy indeed that it remains so. There have been efforts to secure greater support from Governments, various initiatives within the US and in Europe attract the interest of some political representatives. However, too often such assistance is limited to regarding the plight of Tibetans as one of cultural rights, as opposed to national freedom. Again this position suits Chinese interests, since it avoids the thorny issue of Tibetan independence. It is no accident, that within Congress, the State Department or Parliaments in Europe; what few mentions of Tibet which are presented, consistently omit any discussion of Tibetan sovereignty.
Yet the dream of a Tibet, free from Chinese occupation and rule, remains in the hearts of Tibetans, both inside and beyond that blighted land. The Chinese authorities however would of course prefer you knew nothing of that, and are ceaseless in their efforts to censor, deflect and distort when it comes to the matters Tibetan. From their propaganda perspective they want the Tibet, which yearns for the return of its national and cultural freedom, to be forgotten and marginalized. Look instead, urges China’s Ministry of Disinformation, at the happy ‘progress’ and ‘development’ of Tibetans under the enlightened vision of Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party.
To that end, either through national economic interest and/or greed-driven complicity, Governments turn a blind-eye to the cultural genocide taking place inside occupied Tibet. Like the Chinese leadership they’d prefer their constituents didn’t know about the plight of Tibetans or their common political aspiration for national freedom. Far better to maintain the profitable status quo than have inconvenient issues causing distractions and taking up valuable political time!
It is for such reasons, the cynical desire for a veil of amnesia to fall over the cause of Tibet, that we must not allow our politicians and Government to forget the condition, and political hopes, of the Tibetan people.To that end informing our representatives and presenting them with questions on Tibet is an important and significant action. One that can be done online in a few moments.
We call upon those who care for, and uphold human rights and freedom, to stand with the just cause of Tibet. Don’t let Tibet become a discarded page of history, take action this March 10. Support local rallies for Tibet, Be you in the US, Europe or Britain join our online lobbying of political representatives https://tibettruth.com/action-for-tibet/
Your voice and solidarity count!
March 2024
This post was originally published on Digital Activism In Support Of Tibetan Independence.
