Oct 19, 1996

The Members of Parliament

On behalf of the Tibetans in and outside of Tibet, we appeal the members of Parliament for solidarity of our stand to safeguard the freedom and human rights to all. Despite the claim of the Republic of China to honour freedom and human rights, the arrest of Mr. Lui Xiaobo unveiled the truth on 8th October 96, who expressed his views that the Tibetans should be granted Self-Determination to the people of Tibet and for this open negotiation with H.H. the Dalai Lama.

In world's present political scenario, whether it may be or may be in the interest of the Chinese authority, many parliamentarians, NGO's, human rightist, scholars and great thinkers including the Chinese in and outside of China are extending their support to the views of Mr. Lui Xiaobo to settle the Sino-Tibetan problem.

Therefore, we appeal to all the Parliamentarians and the International community to:

1) Support and appreciate Mr. Lui's bold and righteous step.

2) Condemn his arrest and pressurise the Chinese to release him immediately.

3) Stop torturing and prosecution of nuns and monks by forcing them to accept the will and wish of the Chinese authorities through so called Re-education and search for H.H. the Dalai Lama's portraits in Tibet.

With warm regards,

Assembly of Tibetan People's Deputies

Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile

Gangchen Kyishong

Dharamsala