21. Mar 2009
Arrests over farming boycott
(TCHRD) Chinese authorities arrested 27-year-old Jampa Dhondup on 19 March, and Dhunka Dorjee, Tsering Wangrak and Pachen on 21 March because of their alleged involvement in a farming boycott movement. Tibetans in the Kardze region have led a farming boycott in protest at repressive policies implemented by the authorities against Tibetans since ongoing disturbances began in spring 2008, and TCHRD sources reported the "streets were filled with posters" supporting the protest. In response, the authorities announced: "Anyone who defies farming will face arrest and their land will be officially confiscated".