To Prof. Sperling,

 

I have been asked to respond to your article “Extinguishing Rangzen.”  I would like to direct you to the ICT report published on October 16 (“Self-immolations continue in Tibet; 8th young Tibetan man sets fire to himself in Ngaba”), in which Norbu Damdrul is quoted as shouting “We need freedom and independence for Tibet” during his protest (see first paragraph, second sentence).

 

In regards to the validity of your assertion that ICT is involved in a conspiracy to purposefully mistranslate calls for independence, I believe your omission of what was stated in ICT’s report on Norbu Damdrul speaks for itself.  ICT stands by the integrity of its reporting, and we appreciate the opportunity to set the record straight.

 

Chris Ratke

Researcher/Communications Coordinator

International Campaign for Tibet


[Editors' Note: This letter is in response to "Extinguishing Rangzen' by Prof. Elliot Sperling, October 23, 2011.]

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