Policia china dispara contra grupo tibetano

Dear söpa Nyima,

Just days ago, Chinese police opened fire on a group of Tibetans outside a cement factory in Madang Township, Labrang County, Amdo in eastern Tibet (Ch: Xiahe, Gansu province). At least 15 people were injured from gun wounds or beatings by the police. Tibetans in the area have been campaigning to stop the pollution caused by the factory, which, sources say, spews out so much dust that it is "difficult to open one's eyes."

TAKE ACTION: Send a letter to the Chinese authorities condemning this violent attack. Call on them to close the factory until the demands of the local Tibetans have been met. (We will also fax your letter to the county and provincial government offices).

Please also call the Xiahe County People's Government Office to register your concern over this violent attack by Chinese police: +86 941 712 1818 (Please note: China is 12 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time).

Read the International Campaign for Tibet's report (in English)
Read the Tibet Times report (in Tibetan)

This incident is part of a growing crackdown by Chinese authorities against Tibetans advocating for environmental protection. Just last week, Radio Free Asia reported that five Tibetans were injured when police moved in to stop protests against mine operations in Markham, another part of eastern Tibet. News of these protests come almost a year after Tibetans in the area successfully shut down a mine operation at the sacred Ser Ngul Lo mountain.

Help ensure the Chinese government hears from people worldwide. Global pressure does make a difference and helps protect Tibetans inside Tibet who are risking everything to preserve their fragile homeland: http://actionnetwork.org/campaign/madang

Thank you for all that you do for Tibet,

Tendor, Kate, TenDolkar, Schuyler, Mary Kate, Annie and the rest of the SFT HQ crew

P.S. Today is the last day to apply for Free Tibet! Action Camp XI - SFT's flagship training program being held in upstate New York from June 23-29. Click here to learn more and apply today.