| The International Campaign for Tibet is an organization advocating for a peaceful understanding with China to grant a degree of autonomy that would allow Tibetans in Tibet to preserve their culture and traditions. It supports the Dalai Lama in his struggle to achieve a civilized relationship with China. |
On July 2, a Tibetan activist self-immolated outside the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
Washington DC, July 20 (DPnet).— Last week, an activist named Lobsang Palden, aka Lobga Rangzen, shared a video message on Facebook. He warned that China’s snatching away of Tibetan independence is the root cause of its policies in Tibet that threaten the very survival of Tibetan identity, language and culture. He appealed to Tibetans in exile to remain united in their struggle, reminding them of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s call for Tibetans around the world to be the voice for those who cannot speak out.
The timing of that video is important, as it would be his last. On July 2, Lobsang Palden self-immolated outside the United Nations Headquarters — dressed in traditional Tibetan clothes with a Tibetan flag hoisted high beside him. Tragically, he succumbed to his injuries and died that evening.
Participatory Democracy Cultural Initiative and its subsidiary DemocraciaParticipativa.net deeply mourn his passing, alongside his family, friends and the wider Tibetan community. He was a tireless advocate who peacefully and fiercely devoted himself to the Tibetan cause.
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