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Human Rights Concerns in Tibet and Xinjiang

Summary

A European Parliament resolution condemning human rights violations in China, specifically regarding the Larung Gar Academy and Ilham Tohti.
10 15.12.2016
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civil law
human rights
political party
public administration
international relations

Key points

  • The resolution emphasizes that the Chinese Constitution guarantees rights to religious belief and minority protections, which are reportedly being violated.
  • There is deep concern regarding the mass demolition of the Larung Gar Buddhist Academy and the forced eviction of its residents.
  • The European Parliament demands the immediate and unconditional release of Ilham Tohti and his supporters.
  • New security laws regarding counter-terrorism and NGO management are expected to tighten government control over civil society.
Documents (PDFs)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the cases of the Larung Gar Tibetan Buddhist Academy and Ilham Tohti MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the cases of the Larung Gar Tibetan Buddhist Academy and Ilham Tohti MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the cases of the Larung Gar Tibetan Buddhist Academy and Ilham Tohti MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the cases of the Larung Gar Tibetan Buddhist Academy and Ilham Tohti MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the cases of the Larung Gar Tibetan Buddhist Academy and Ilham Tohti MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the cases of the Larung Gar Tibetan Buddhist Academy and Ilham Tohti MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the cases of the Larung Gar Tibetan Buddhist Academy and Ilham Tohti The cases of the Larung Gar Tibetan Buddhist Academy and of Ilham Tohti
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