Chairman of the Tibet Autonomous Regional People’s Government

Qiangba Puncog Zhuren

Xizang Zizhiqu Renmin Zhengfu
1 Kang’andonglu
Lasăshi 850000
Xizang Zishiqu
People’s Republic of China

Dear Chairman,

I write you because I am very concerned about a Tibetan former monk by the name of
Nami Jhaba. He was detained by police on April 19 last year and has been held
incommunicado since. Reliable sources have informed me that he was detained on
suspicion of “leaking state secrets”, however, the only thing he has done, to my
knowledge, is to attempt to pass on to a foreign journalist video footage shot in March
of hundreds of police shooting at and arresting monks from Langque Monastery and
other Tibetans who had been protesting at the monastery. I am sure you are aware that
other such video footage came out for the rest of the world to see at that time, it is
hardly a “state secret”. I call on you to release Nami Jhaba immediately and
unconditionally, unless he is charged with an internationally recognisable criminal
offence.

The reason for my concern at this time is that I understand that on December 7 last year,
police came to his sister’s home in Daofu Prefecture, Tibet Autonomous Region, and
gave her some of his personal belongings, among them a religious amulet. In Tibetan
culture, relinquishing this amulet means the owner is no longer in control of his physical
body and could signify that Nami is being tortured or is otherwise in a critical condition.
I urge you to ensure that Nami Jhaba is not tortured.

I know that he was first held in Kangding Prefecture, then moved to Chengdu, Sichuan
Province, then sent back to Kangding Prefecture. It is unclear to me if he has had access
to lawyers. I ask you kindly to inform me where Nami Jhaba is being held. Further, I
urge you to ensure that Nami Jhaba has access to his family, legal assistance of his
choice and any medical treatment he may require.

I thank you in advance for your time and attention.

Yours sincerely,
Prime Minister of the People’s Republic of China
Wen Jiabao Guojia Zongli
The State Council General Office
2 Fuyoujie
Xichengqu
Beijingshi 100017
People’s Republic of China
Fax: +86 10 65961109

Your Excellency,

I write you because I am very concerned about a Tibetan former monk by the name of
Nami Jhaba. He was detained by police on April 19 last year and has been held
incommunicado since. Reliable sources have informed me that he was detained on
suspicion of “leaking state secrets”, however, the only thing he has done, to my
knowledge, is to attempt to pass on to a foreign journalist video footage shot in March
of hundreds of police shooting at and arresting monks from Langque Monastery and
other Tibetans who had been protesting at the monastery. I am sure you are aware that
other such video footage came out for the rest of the world to see at that time, it is
hardly a “state secret”. I call on you to release Nami Jhaba immediately and
unconditionally, unless he is charged with an internationally recognisable criminal
offence.

The reason for my concern at this time is that I understand that on December 7 last year,
police came to his sister’s home in Daofu Prefecture, Tibet Autonomous Region, and
gave her some of his personal belongings, among them a religious amulet. In Tibetan
culture, relinquishing this amulet means the owner is no longer in control of his physical
body and could signify that Nami is being tortured or is otherwise in a critical condition.
I urge you to ensure that Nami Jhaba is not tortured.

I know that he was first held in Kangding Prefecture, then moved to Chengdu, Sichuan
Province, then sent back to Kangding Prefecture. It is unclear to me if he has had access
to lawyers. I ask you kindly to inform me where Nami Jhaba is being held. Further, I
urge you to ensure that Nami Jhaba has access to his family, legal assistance of his
choice and any medical treatment he may require.

I thank you in advance for your time and attention.

Yours sincerely,
Minister of Public Security of the People’s Republic of China
Meng Jianzhu Buzhang
Gong’anbu
14 Dongchang’anjie
Dongchengqu
Beijingshi 100741
People’s Republic of China
Fax: +86 10 63009216

Your Excellency,

I write you because I am very concerned about a Tibetan former monk by the name of
Nami Jhaba. He was detained by police on April 19 last year and has been held
incommunicado since. Reliable sources have informed me that he was detained on
suspicion of “leaking state secrets”, however, the only thing he has done, to my
knowledge, is to attempt to pass on to a foreign journalist video footage shot in March
of hundreds of police shooting at and arresting monks from Langque Monastery and
other Tibetans who had been protesting at the monastery. I am sure you are aware that
other such video footage came out for the rest of the world to see at that time, it is
hardly a “state secret”. I call on you to release Nami Jhaba immediately and
unconditionally, unless he is charged with an internationally recognisable criminal
offence.

The reason for my concern at this time is that I understand that on December 7 last year,
police came to his sister’s home in Daofu Prefecture, Tibet Autonomous Region, and
gave her some of his personal belongings, among them a religious amulet. In Tibetan
culture, relinquishing this amulet means the owner is no longer in control of his physical
body and could signify that Nami is being tortured or is otherwise in a critical condition.
I urge you to ensure that Nami Jhaba is not tortured.

I know that he was first held in Kangding Prefecture, then moved to Chengdu, Sichuan
Province, then sent back to Kangding Prefecture. It is unclear to me if he has had access
to lawyers. I ask you kindly to inform me where Nami Jhaba is being held. Further, I
urge you to ensure that Nami Jhaba has access to his family, legal assistance of his
choice and any medical treatment he may require.

I thank you in advance for your time and attention.

Yours sincerely,
Secretary of the Tibet Autonomous Regional Party Committee
Zhang Qingli Shuji
Zhonggong Xizang Zizhiqu Weiyuanhui
Lasashi, Xizang Zizhiqu
People’s Republic of China

Dear Sir,

Enclosed please find copies of letters I have sent to Chinese Authorities on behalf of
Tibetan Nami Jhaba.

I am very concerned about his wellbeing and I would appreciate any information you
may have on his current situation.

Thank you in advance.

Yours Sincerely,
Amb. Xie Hangsheng
Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Denmark
Øregårds Allé 25
2900 Hellerup

Excellency;

Enclosed please find copies of letters I have sent to Chinese Authorities on behalf of
Tibetan Nami Jhaba.

I am very concerned about his wellbeing and I would appreciate any information you
may have on his current situation.

Thank you in advance.

Yours Sincerely,