06 June 2008
EU concerned over Tibetans fate
(TibetNet) During a session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, the European Union (EU) has said it remains seriously concerned over the fate of Tibetans arrested in the aftermath of the March protests and asks that they be treated in accordance with internationally recognised democratic principles (in particular fair trial). In a statement it said: "The EU welcomes the recent meeting between representatives of the Central Government of China and the Envoys of the Dalai Lama. The EU reiterates its call to enter into a substantive and constructive dialogue with a view to reaching a sustainable solution acceptable to all that would fully respect the Tibetan culture, religion and identity". The EU also called for international access to Tibet, including that by the High Commissioner for Human Rights.