International Campaign for Tibet

Dear Friend,

The still unfolding demonstrations and unrest in Tibet are bigger than anything since the Dalai Lama fled in 1959.

After 49 years of rule by China, Tibetans throughout the country are showing how they feel about the “progress” China has brought. And it is a resounding vote of "no confidence."

The size and scope of demonstrations continues to grow -- and have spread from the monks to the laypeople, from central Tibet to eastern Tibet, and now to Tibetan university students throughout China. We are witnessing an amazing display of solidarity between Tibetans from all of Tibet’s regions.

Photo: The Chinese military brings tanks into the streets of Lhasa during recent protests.

John Ackerly, International Campaign for Tibet