For immediate release

06 May 2011
Contact:  World Uyghur Congress www.uyghurcongress.org
0049 (0) 89 5432 1999 or [email protected]

Dear Dr. Lobsang Sangay,

on behalf of the World Uyghur Congress (WUC) I would like to extends our warmest congratulations to you for being elected in a democratic, transparent and fair election process as Kalon Tripa (Prime Minister) of Central Tibetan Administration in-Exile (CTA). We are convinced that both your professional and academic experience as well as your deep commitment to the Tibetan cause will be of great value not only for your new position, but also for the whole Tibetan community inside and outside of Tibet.

We welcome your decision to continue the efforts made by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, as well as his Middle-Way-Approach to seek genuine autonomy within China, since it shows clearly your commitment to a nonviolent, peaceful and democratic struggle.

Tibetans and Uyghurs have been living under the yoke of Chinese oppression for decades. They have been subjected to Beijing’s assimilation policies aimed at eroding their religious identity and at accelerating cultural alienation. The PRC government’s fierce repression policies in Tibet and East Turkestan are the main causes of political instability, ethnic conflicts and social tensions in today´s China. We therefore strongly support the work of the CTA and we believe that it is important to join our forces to bring freedom and democracy to our people.

The relations between the Uyghur and the Tibetan people go back to the 60s soon after His Holiness the Dalai Lama fled to India and last until today. The WUC works closely with many Tibetan organizations worldwide as well as with the CAT in order to promote common goals.

We sincerely invite you to visit our office in Munich, Germany, to share experiences and expertise on the struggle for democracy and human rights for Tibetan and Uyghur people whenever it is convenient for you.

I wish you the very best for this important position!

With my best wishes,

Rebiya Kadeer

WUC President