A young Tibetan writer and blogger, Druklo (pen-name Shokjang), was sentenced to three years imprisonment. It is believed that this is as a result of an article he wrote describing the increased presence of Chinese security officers ahead of a politically-sensitive Tibetan anniversary.
On 17 February 2016, Druklo was sentenced to three years imprisonment by the Peoples’ Intermediate Court in Tongren County (Rebkong). The exact charges are unknown, but are related to separatism. He did not have access to a lawyer throughout his detention or during his trial, and his family were only informed that his sentencing would take place two days before. Druklo will appeal against the verdict.
Druklo is a prominent Tibetan writer and blogger known for his critical articles about the current situation in Tibetan areas. On 16 March 2015, Druklo had written an article on his blog about the 56th anniversary of the failed Tibetan uprising against Chinese rule in 1959, describing the increased police patrols on the streets of Tongren County (Rebkong). Druklo was previously detained in 2010 when he was studying at China’s Northwest University for Nationalities for writing about the Tibetan protests of 2008.
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For the immediate and unconditional release of Druklo, who is a prisoner of conscience. He was convicted for exercising his right to freedom of expression;
Pending his release, for the authorities to ensure that he has regular, unrestricted access to his families and lawyers, and is protected from torture or other-ill-treatment.
Vážený pane řediteli,
velice mě znepokojuje případ bloggera Drukla, který byl v únoru 2016 odsouzen na 3 roky. Pokud je pravda, že byl odsouzen za pouhé publikování článku o historickém výročí, považujeme jej za vězně svědomí. Jako takový by měl být propuštěn a do té doby by mu měl být umožněn přístup k rodině i právníkovi. Prosím, vezměte též na vědomí mezinárodní smlouvy o zacházení s vězni, které se Čína zavázala dodržovat.
S úctou,
