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"Tibet’s Dalai Lama has taken a decision to retire from political life and continue as the spiritual leader of his people. He is, of course, one of the best known of all leaders, and people all over the world have derived strength and consolation from his ideas about goodness, understanding and pacifism.
His spiritual role will remain in place, but his political duties will now be transferred to the Prime Minister of Tibet’s government in exile. That, however, will not be without its problems. Owing to growing pressure from the Chinese Government, the 20 000 or so Tibetans living in Nepal have not been allowed to vote. The Nepalese Government has said that the demonstrations by Tibetans go against the ‘One China’ policy and has confirmed that it will not allow ‘antiBeijing activities’ on its soil. It has therefore imposed a voting ban on Tibetan groups.
This comes as no surprise, since the Nepalese authorities have been repeatedly guilty of breaching the freedom of expression and human rights of Tibetans in exile. This is despite the fact that Nepal has signed the UN international human rights agreements relating to civil and political rights.
From its delegation in Kathmandu, the European External Action Service should carefully monitor the political situation in Nepal and, in particular, the treatment of Tibetan refugees, and ensure that their rights are being respected. Adherence to democratic principles is important if Tibetan identity is to be preserved and strengthened, both within and outside Tibet."@en1
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