Beijin Olympics games during the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights…
127 athletes have called on China’s President Hu Jintao to seek a peaceful solution to the Tibet issue and improve the human rights situation.
‘Dear Mr. President Hu,
We all hope that the Olympic Summer Games in China will be a great success and that the Olympic ideals will come to life.
That is why we are asking you:
- to enable a peaceful solution for the issue of Tibet and other conflicts in your country with respect to fundamental principles of human rights.
- to protect freedom of expression, freedom of religion and freedom of opinion in your country, including Tibet.
- to ensure that human rights defenders are no longer intimidated or imprisoned.
- to stop the death penalty.
China is the focus of worldwide attention. Your decision on these issues will determine the success
of the Olympic Games and the image the world will have of China in the future. We are asking you to respect human rights in China in order to achieve lasting peace and reconciliation.’
MAJ, 9 août : Le dalaï-lama, chef spirituel en exil des Tibétains, a apporté ouvertement son soutien aux Jeux olympiques de Pékin qui s’ouvrent dans 48 heures.
Tags: JO, Jeuxolympiques, liberté, egalité, fraternité, Chine, China, RSF, Droits de l’homme
Laisser un commentaire