Tibet resolution in US Congress tells China to ease off

February 01, 2012 15:21

Voicing serious concern over the deteriorating situation in Tibet, six top American senators have introduced a resolution in the United Congress Congress asking China to suspend implementation of religious control regulations and immediately start a dialogue with the Dalai Lama.

Mourning the recent death of Tibetans and deploring the repressive policies, the resolution calls on China to release all persons that have been arbitrarily detained; to cease the intimidation, harassment and detention of peaceful protesters; and to allow unrestricted access to journalists, foreign diplomats and international organisations to Tibet.

The resolution, introduced in the Senate by Senator Diena Feinstein, is supported by several other senators including Joe Lieberman, Marco Rubio, John McCain, Jim Webb, Barbara Boxer, Dick Durbin, Mark Udall.

The resolution has been sent to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for necessary action.

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