Press Release from the office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Tenzin Taklha, Joint Secretary, Mobile + 91 (09816021813)
I am deeply concerned over the situation that has been developing in
Tibet following peaceful protests in many parts of Tibet, including
Lhasa, in recent days. These protests are a manifestation of the
deep-rooted resentment of the Tibetan people under the present
governance.
As I have always said, unity and stability under brute force is
at best a temporary solution. It is unrealistic to expect unity and
stability under such a rule and would therefore not be conducive to
finding a peaceful and lasting solution.
I therefore appeal to the Chinese leadership to stop using
force and address the long-simmering resentment of the Tibetan people
through dialogue with the Tibetan people. I also urge my fellow
Tibetans not to resort to violence.
Dated: March 14, 2008