In a recent statement at the 54th session of the UN Human Rights Council, the European Union underscored its deep worries over the dire human rights conditions in China, particularly in Tibet.
Brussels, Belgium – The European Union (EU) has once again voiced its concerns about the troubling human rights scenario unfolding in China, placing particular emphasis on Tibet. The announcement came during the ongoing 54th session of the UN Human Rights Council, drawing attention to China’s ongoing actions in the region.
The EU pointedly highlighted the enforced assimilation of over a million Tibetan children in mandatory state-run boarding schools. Another disturbing tactic revealed was the Chinese government’s large-scale DNA sample collection from Tibet‘s native population. According to the statement, these actions serve as “indicators of the dire human rights situation in Tibet.”
“The EU reiterates its concerns about the very serious human rights situation in China,” the statement read, urging the international community’s attention. It cited extensive reports from UN Special Rapporteurs and particularly emphasized an assessment report on China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region by the OHCHR.
Moreover, the EU‘s detailed document shed light on a myriad of concerns, including political re-education camps, mass arbitrary detentions, and broad restrictions on fundamental freedoms, particularly in Xinjiang.
Representative Genkhang of the Office of Tibet, Brussels, responded positively to the EU’s vocal stand on the issue. “It’s vital for the EU, who plays an increasingly influential role on the global stage, to hold China accountable for its egregious human rights violations,” she remarked.
Echoing her sentiment, the EU statement also stated, “Uyghurs, Tibetans, and persons belonging to ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities continue to be subjected to human rights violations.” Notably, the EU has called for the “immediate and unconditional release” of various political prisoners, naming Go Sherab Gyatso, Rinchen Tsultrim, and Dorje Tashi, among others.
The EU’s resolution serves as a global reminder of the persisting issues in regions under China‘s influence. With its pronounced international weight, the EU’s stance offers hope for increased scrutiny and a call for actionable change.
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