London, April 25 – 20 years ago, in 1995, the Dalai Lama recognized Gendun Choekyi Nyima as the reincarnation of the 10th Panchen Lama. Days later, Gedhun Choekyi Nyima was kidnapped along with his family by the Chinese government. Only six years old at the time, he was then the world's youngest prisoner of conscience. He has not been seen nor heard from since. The Chinese government continues to insist that it has the right to appoint Tibtan Lamas, and says it's nomination, Gyaltsen Norbu is the true 11th Panchen Lama. However, Tibetans inside and outside Tibet view him as little more than a puppet for Communist propaganda. The Chinese government maintains that Gedghun Choekyi Nyima does not wish to be disturbed by the outside world, and repeatedly denies foreign human rights organisations access to him and his family. Today Tibetans everywhere deeply mourn his absence as they observe his 20th birthday. In London, Tibetans and supporters gathered for a vigil opposite the Chinese embassy. People sang 'Happy Birthday' wishing for the well-being of Panchen Lama. Birthday cards were dropped into the letter box of the Chinese embassy. Prayers and a minute silence were followed for the long life of Panchen lama and to remember the brave Tibetans who sacrificed their lives for the Tibetan cause.
report and pictures by: Luke Ward
(Birthday Cards for the Panchen Lama)
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