Period 5, Andrew, Christian, Evan

Who was tortured and why?

Tibets diverse culture and religion has set it separate from other asian countries. China has used its military to sever the human rights, constantly abusing them in cases of arbitrary arrest, political arrest, torture and execution. According to Human rights groups, over 700 political prisoners have been apprehended by the PRC police, but there could hundreds of other names not known. Many detained have not had trials for up to four years. These prisoners have to have a special "re-education" where they are forced to denounce their beliefs and are placed in force labor camps. Forms of torture would include sleep deprivation, starvation, shocking through electrical batons and beatings. Most of these cases are caused by different religious beliefs by Tibetans who either freely practice their banned religion (usually buddhism) or talk of the status of Tibet or of revolution or celebrate any religious holidays.

What was the result of this event?

As of yet, Tibet's current situation has a slight glimpse of hope. The UN is constantly having peaceful talks with China to come to a compromise, although Tibetans desire nothing less than full independence. The Chinese government refuse to offer even a small grant of freedom and won't even consider the Tibetans' request for a fully autonomous government. The Dalai Lama is traveling to different groups around the world to raise support for the Tibetans' idea of an independent government.