PENPA TSERING: Current crisis in Tibet not to end unless Chinese leadership brings positive change in Tibet

Dharamsala, March 18, 2013: Penpa Tsering, Speaker of Tibetan Parliament in Exile at Dharamsala, said, “ The House will pass resolution to express condolence and solidarity with Tibetans inside Tibet, and hold deliberations to find a lasting solution to the escalating crisis in Tibet.”

The 15th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile has begun its fifth session on Monday. Penpa said,“ We know in our hearts the sufferings of Tibetans inside Tibet, and we pledge to redouble our efforts to let the international community know this and take action.”

He said that the Tibetan leadership in exile, led by the Kashag and Tibetan Parliament, have made the international community clearly aware that the Chinese government’s repressive policies in Tibet are the root causes of tragic self-immolation by Tibetans.

He said Tibetans in exile wholeheartedly participated in the Tibetan People’s Solidarity campaign in Delhi earlier this year in non-violent, legal and dignified manner, adding that unity is our strengthen to push the world to act on Tibet problem.

He said the governments and parliaments across the world have made statements and resolutions expressing their deep concern over the tragic self-immolations in Tibet.  “We commend efforts made by all the Tibet Support Groups and those who have stood firmly with the Tibetan people in support of truth and non-violence,” he said.

Speaker Penpa Tsering expressed deep concern over the lack of willingness on the part of Chinese government to address their failed policies in Tibet, adding that the current crisis in Tibet will not end unless the Chinese leadership brings positive change in Tibet.