Update: Panchen Lama Campaign
- (photo: International Campaign for Tibet)
August 12: The New York Times reported on 11 August that the Chinese appointed Panchen Lama, Gyaltsen Norbu has arrived in Labrang Monastery in Eastern Tibet despite strong objections from monks and local Tibetans. The International Campaign for Tibet reported that Chinese security has been stepped up, that tension in the area had risen and foreigners were told to leave.
International Tibet Network recommends raising the profile of the true Panchen Lama, Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, who has been missing for sixteen years.
The updated resources and recommended actions below are available on the page: ‘What Can You Do?
1. Poster: ‘MISSING – Where is the Panchen Lama?’
2. Send a TEXT asking, “Where is the Panchen Lama?” – 班禪在哪裏？
3. Sign and share the “Where is the Panchen Lama?”
Related Articles:
August 11 – China’s Chosen Lama Visits Monastery Town | New York Times
August 10 – Chinese government imposes visit of its Panchen Lama on Tibetans: Troops surround Labrang Tashikhyil Monastery | International Campaign for Tibet
