Monk Shot in Tibet: Call for Action
Dear friend,
Please take action today to demand a full investigation into the shooting of a monk in Tibet. A few weeks ago, the abbot of Golok Topden Monastery was shot by a police officer during what appears to have been an argument.
Please read "What's at Stake" and then take action immediately by following the instructions on how to send a message to China's Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Thank you for taking action for Tibet.
Send a letter to the following decision maker(s):
Minister Zhaoxing Li
AT
ipc@fmprc.gov.cn
Below is the sample letter:
Subject: Please investigate shooting of Tibetan monk
Dear Zhaoxing Li ,
I am shocked by the news that the abbot of Golok Topden Monastery in Machen County, Tibet (Chinese: Maqin County, Qinghai) was shot and killed by a police officer in Darlag (Dari) County. It appears that the abbot was shot after a group urged officers to pay for the medical expenses of several other monks who had previously been arrested and beaten, necessitating medical treatment.
It is deeply disturbing that a person was shot by an officer of the law during what appears to have been a simple argument.
I strongly urge you to immediately order a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding this shooting. Additionally, I request that you suspend the officer in question during the course of the investigation, to ensure that no further such incidents occur.
I will be following the resolution of this case closely and appreciate your prompt attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
(your name)
Dear friend,
Please take action today to demand a full investigation into the shooting of a monk in Tibet. A few weeks ago, the abbot of Golok Topden Monastery was shot by a police officer during what appears to have been an argument.
Please read "What's at Stake" and then take action immediately by following the instructions on how to send a message to China's Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Thank you for taking action for Tibet.
Send a letter to the following decision maker(s):
Minister Zhaoxing Li
AT
ipc@fmprc.gov.cn
Below is the sample letter:
Subject: Please investigate shooting of Tibetan monk
Dear Zhaoxing Li ,
I am shocked by the news that the abbot of Golok Topden Monastery in Machen County, Tibet (Chinese: Maqin County, Qinghai) was shot and killed by a police officer in Darlag (Dari) County. It appears that the abbot was shot after a group urged officers to pay for the medical expenses of several other monks who had previously been arrested and beaten, necessitating medical treatment.
It is deeply disturbing that a person was shot by an officer of the law during what appears to have been a simple argument.
I strongly urge you to immediately order a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding this shooting. Additionally, I request that you suspend the officer in question during the course of the investigation, to ensure that no further such incidents occur.
I will be following the resolution of this case closely and appreciate your prompt attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
(your name)