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![]() ![]() Recommendations This report makes clear that the PRC's international obligations regarding the human rights of the Tibetan people in Tibet continue to be violated in total disregard to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Member states of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights in particular and the international community in general are therefore requested to urge the PRC to: Halt the policy of religious persecution through the forceful "patriotic re-education" campaign which has to date resulted in 2,827 expulsions of monks and nuns from their monasteries and nunneries, 165 arrests and nine deaths. Release all prisoners of conscience who were arbitrarily detained in violation of their freedom of expression under the premise of "endangering state security". Currently 1,216 prisoners of conscience are languishing in various Chinese prisons in Tibet and of those 295 are women political prisoners and 39 are juveniles below the age of 18. Ensure that all those detained for alleged political or religious activities are charged with a recognised criminal offence and in accordance with international standards and that they are granted a fair and public trial within a reasonable time. Inform detainees immediately upon their detention of the charges against them and allow them regular access to legal representation and contact with family and friends. Prohibit the use of torture during interrogation and detention and conform to the provisions of the UN Convention Against Torture; investigate immediately reports of torture or mistreatment of detainees and ensure that prison and detention centre officials are held accountable; allow prisoners prompt and adequate access to medical care; and investigate immediately any deaths in custody and allow external medical authorities and the family to examine the body. End policies of forced abortion and sterilisation. In 1997, 883 known cases of forced abortion and sterilisation of Tibetan women; three cases of women giving birth to dead babies and one case of death due to sterilisation were received. Strict birth control measures were reported in different areas of Tibet, targeting female between the age of 16 to 45. Respect the rights of Tibetan children and release all juvenile political prisoners, including Gedhun Choekyi Nyima. Ensure that all Tibetan children have access to free, compulsory primary education; ensure that Tibetan students are not discriminated against with regard to access to educational institutions and the charging of school fees; and allow Tibetan children to be educated in their mother tongue of Tibetan and on subjects relating to Tibetan history and culture. Prevent the transfer of Chinese population to Tibet which marginalises the Tibetan people in economic, political, social and cultural spheres and further threatens the survival of the Tibetan people's race and identity. Protect the rights of Tibetans to own their lawfully earned income and review the harsh economic policies and imposition of high taxation that threatens the livelihood of poor Tibetans.
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