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Number of cases on which the
Government has replied
7
Multiple replies on some cases
General allegation
Prompt intervention letter
Working Group request for a visit
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Number of cases of possible clarification
by Government (6-month rule)
1
Government response
Government response
Government response
N/A
N/A
N/A
Urgent actions
76. The Working Group transmitted two urgent actions to the Government of China. The first
case concerned Lopoe Adruktsang, a Tibetan monk who was arrested at Lithang County
Public Security Bureau and taken to an unknown location. The second case concerned
Lobsang Thokmey, who was reportedly arrested in connection with a political protest in his
hometown.
Information from the Government
77. Three communications were received from the Government, dated 12 February, 10 May
and 6 June 2007, regarding seven outstanding cases. For six cases, the Working Group found
that the responses did not contain sufficient information to clarify the fate or whereabouts of the
disappeared persons.
78. In the communication dated 6 June 2007, the Government reported on one outstanding
case, indicating that the victim was being held at the detention facility of the Lhasa city public
security office and legal proceedings were instituted against him. The Working Group decided
that the reply could constitute a clarification, provided the source did not raise an objection
within six months.
Information from sources
79. New information was provided about one case, expressing concern about the well-being of
the Panchen Lama of Tibet, who has been missing for 12 years.
Total cases transmitted, clarified and outstanding
80. In previous years and during the year under review, the Working Group
transmitted 114 cases to the Government; of those, 11 cases have been clarified on the basis
of information provided by the source, 72 cases have been clarified on the basis of information
provided by the Government and 31 cases remain outstanding.
Observations
81. The Working Group expresses its appreciation to the Government of China for its
cooperation and hopes that it will lead to the clarification of outstanding cases.
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