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Tenzin Delek Week of Action - Day 1



                  <http://www.studentsforafreetibet.org/>  Students for a Free Tibet 
           


                  Two years ago today, Tenzin Delek Rinpoche was sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve.  Since then, the movement for his release has grown exponentially, and we are now in the final countdown to save his life.  Please read below for reports of what is happening around the world for the Tenzin Delek Global Week of Action, and a simple way to join. 


                  Reports are beginning to come in from around the world about powerful demonstrations and actions targeting Chinese authorities, some even inside and on top of Chinese government offices. In Poland, activists held a demonstration in front of the Chinese embassy. In London, SFT members and the Tibetan community held a vigil and members of Free Tibet Campaign scaled the embassy to hang a banner. In Vancouver, SFT held a protest and began a week-long sit-in at the consulate. In Washington DC, SFTers organized dramatic political theater and a demonstration - and the list goes on.  Check out http://www.studentsforafreetibet.org/tdrweek<http://www.studentsforafreetibet.org/tdrweek> for inspiring photos and more updates as they come in over the next week. 


                  To stop the execution of Tenzin Delek, we must continue this level of activity.  We need every single person who wants to help save his life to take a few simple actions, and to urge others to help as well.  Every day for the next week, we will ask you to phone a different Chinese government office and ask for Tenzin Delek's release. It will take less than five minutes of your time and will have a real impact.

                  Tomorrow, December 3rd, please call the Chinese embassy in the United States (Washington DC) at +1-202-328-2500. Choose extension #9 (Political Affairs), but if that doesn't work any other extension is fine.  If the number stops working, please call +1-202-328-2551. Keep time zones in mind and try to call between 9am and 5pm EST (mornings are best). 


                  Tell them:
                  - You are calling about a Tibetan political prisoner, Tenzin Delek Rinpoche.  
                  - Tenzin Delek faces execution in the next few weeks for crimes that he did not commit.  
                  - You are asking that the Chinese President, Hu Jintao, free him now.
                  - Ask the person you are speaking to to make sure that this message gets conveyed to the Ambassador, Yang Jiechi.

                  **If you reach an answering machine, please leave a message. Say you are calling to tell the Ambassador that China must free Tenzin Delek Rinpoche and overturn his death sentence.

                  At some point they may disconnect the number. If you can't get through, please call +1-202-328-2551. 


                  Keep up the great work and please send us your photos and stories of your actions for Tenzin Delek.  Mail them to campaigns at studentsforafreetibet.org<mailto:campaigns at studentsforafreetibet.org>  and remember to check out the Week of Action page on the SFT website - http://www.studentsforafreetibet.org/tdrweek<http://www.studentsforafreetibet.org/tdrweek>.  


                  Together we will free Tenzin Delek.

                  In solidarity, 


                  Freya, Lhadon, Tendor, Han-shan, Alma & Thupten 

                 


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