@ChineseEmbinUS @AmbCuiTiankai Rinchen Tsultrim (仁青持真), a Tibetan Monk was sentenced to four years and six months imprisonment in March 2020 without any trial.
Rinchen Tsultrim’s family members only learned about his sentence when the Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous
Rinchen Tsultrim’s family members only learned about his sentence when the Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous
Prefecture Public Security Bureau informed them in March 2021 that he was in a prison in Chengdu. Rinchen Tsultrim is apparently imprisoned due to his expression of his political views on his WeChat account and personal website. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and
other international covenants, guarantee everyone the right to peaceful expression of their beliefs.
Rinchen Tsultrim appears to have been held incommunicado since August 1, 2019. It is my belief that anytime, anywhere, that a prisoner is held incommunicado that they are at risk of being tortured (another grave violation of international law). All should have regular access to
family and a lawyer of their choice.
Rinchen Tsultrim should be released immediately and unconditionally. If there is evidence that he has committed an internationally recognized offense, then he should be granted a public fair trial, according to international standards. In
Rinchen Tsultrim should be released immediately and unconditionally. If there is evidence that he has committed an internationally recognized offense, then he should be granted a public fair trial, according to international standards. In
the meantime, authorities should disclose his whereabouts and ensure that he is not subject to torture.
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