Category: Diplomatic Pouch

According to Dr Z. Jasser, Commissioner at the US Commission on International Religious Freedom, He said he has seen reports about violations against Muslims. Especially since July 2011. This was when the Addis Ababa government first sought to change how islam was practiced in Ethiopia and began to punish those resisting its new policy. He said that his findings confirmed the assault on religious liberty and their negative impact – both as a human right issue and a potential…

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Text: Tibetan Solidarity Movement Photo: Action Press/PM Virot Since China’s military invasion of Tibet in 1950, some 1.2 million Tibetans have suffered unatural death. International response to the pressing conditions in Tibet The United States State Department spokesperson, Mark Toner on 17 October expressed serious concern about the self-immolations, a string of nine by Buddhists since March that had set off protests and a government crackdown. “We urge China and its leaders to respect the rights of Tibetans, to…

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