Khenpo Kartse

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Khenpo Kartse , also Karma Tsewang , is a Tibetan Buddhist abbot from the Japa Monastery in Nangchen, Kham in Qinghai , who was arrested there by Chinese security forces on December 6, 2013 and was considered a political prisoner . His detention attracted widespread international attention from human rights organizations. Khenpo Kartse was released on June 4, 2016.

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Khenpo Kartse has especially advocated Tibetan culture, language and religion. After the earthquake in Gyêgu , also Jyekundo, in 2010 he has z. B. First aid teams put together to support those affected. Tibet supporters say the abbot was arrested on December 6, 2013 for his social engagement. The Chinese judiciary officially accuses him of "endangering the state". According to his lawyer, the state of health of the Tibetan abbot is critical and has deteriorated massively over the past few months as a result of the poor conditions in prison. On October 17, 2014, Radio Free Asia reported that Khenpo Kartse had been sentenced to two and a half years in prison in a secret trial.

Shortly after his arrest, up to 600 monks and residents in Nangchen, Kham, protested for the immediate release of Khenpo Kartse. Within a few days, 16 Tibetans were arrested by the Chinese police. Another major protest took place on February 6, 2014, at the time of the five-day prayer festival (Monlam). Again monks and civilians gathered in Nangchen for a sit-in protest. The Chinese authorities had assured the protesters that they would give them information about Khenpo Kartse's health. The monks arrested by the Chinese security forces have been released.

Tibet organizations have campaigned for his immediate release since his arrest, including petitions. In an open letter on August 11, 2015, human rights organizations called on the permanent representatives of the member and observer states in the UN Human Rights Council to release the Tibetan monk from prison.

Khenpo Kartse was released on June 4, 2016. In a poem he expressed his gratitude for all who campaigned for his release. But even after his release from custody, he is still under close observation and is not allowed to return to his monastery for the time being.

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Free Tibetan Heroes: Khenpo Kartse. Retrieved August 18, 2015 .
  2. ^ Radio Free Asia: Tibetan Religious Leader Secretly Sentenced to Two-and-a-Half Years in Jail. Retrieved August 18, 2015 .
  3. ↑ International Campaign for Tibet: Hundreds of Tibetans gather in third peaceful protest for imprisoned Tibetan lama. Retrieved August 18, 2015 .
  4. ^ Tibet Initiative Germany eV - Petition: Free ME! Khenpo Kartse. Retrieved August 18, 2015 .
  5. ↑ Human Rights Watch - China: Open letter to States for joint action to address worsening crackdown on human rights defenders and lawyers. Retrieved August 18, 2015 .
  6. ↑ Respected Tibetan monk Khenpo Kartse released from prison at end of sentence | International Campaign for Tibet. Retrieved April 11, 2017 (American English).
  7. ↑ Khenpo Kartse released - but under supervision | Free Tibet. Retrieved April 11, 2017 .
personal data
SURNAME Kartse, Khenpo
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Tsewang, karma
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Tibetan Buddhist Dept.
DATE OF BIRTH 20th century