The United States on Wednesday reaffirmed its backing for Tibetans’ demands to preserve their culture, language, and religion following a Tibetan activist’s death from self-immolation in front of the United Nations headquarters in New York City.
A State Department spokesperson said the United States “is committed to supporting the unalienable human rights and aspirations of Tibetans to celebrate and preserve their unique culture, language, and religion without fear of interference.”
The spokesperson noted that “the United States will continue to call on China to return to direct dialogue, without pre-conditions, with the Dalai Lama and his representatives, and with the democratically elected Tibetan leaders, to resolve differences and achieve meaningful autonomy for Tibetans.”…
US Reaffirms Support for Tibetan Cultural Preservation After Activist’s Self-Immolation
