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Human Rights Watch - Tibetan Herders' Livelihood in Jeopardy

Human Rights Watch has reported that the Chinese government is putting traditional Tibetan lifestyles and livelihoods at risk. This latest report highlights the violation of economic and social rights in Tibet resulting from the Chinese government’s campaign to move Tibetan herders to urban areas.

Tibetan herders are being forcibly relocated to urban areas and farmland, destroying their livelihoods and way of life. Herders are also being denied access to justice for violations of their rights.

Tibetan Envoys Leave For Talks in China

A Tibetan delegation led by the Dalai Lama’s Special Envoys, Lodi Gyari and Kelsang Gyaltsen, left India on 29 June 2007 for a sixth round of the Sino-Tibetan dialogue. A proposal by the Dalai Lama to go for a pilgrimage in China is expected to be a central topic of the discussions.
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Kevin Rudd Meets the Dalai Lama

Opposition Leader Kevin Rudd met the Dalai Lama in Canberra on Tuesday and a meeting with Prime Minister John Howard is scheduled for Friday in Sydney.
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John Howard Should Make Time For The Dalai Lama

ATC has issued a media release congratulating Kevin Rudd for his decision to meet the Dalai Lama and calling on Prime Minister John Howard make time for a meeting.
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Mr Rudd Will Meet the Dalai Lama

Opposition Leader Kevin Rudd has confirmed that he will meet the Dalai Lama during his forthcoming Australian Tour. The meeting is expected to take place in Canberra on June 12.

Australia Tibet Council Chairman George Farley congratulated the Opposition Leader on his decision, and on setting a firm date for the meeting well in advance. Prime Minister John Howard has yet to announce whether he will meet with the Dalai Lama, having said ten days ago that he was “checking his diary”.

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