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April 23, 2008, 3:11 pm
World's Youngest Leader Kidnapped

By NgawangDolkerSFT

Panchen Lama

In 1995, the Chinese government abducted
a six-year-old boy ... because he is
the young reincarnation of the 10th Panchen Lama.

He has been missing ever since.

Happy Birthday Panchen Lama (April 25^th)

The Panchen Lama is considered one of Tibet's most important
religious figures. Determined to control religion in Tibet,
the Chinese authorities kidnapped Gedhun Choekyi Nyima and
his family in 1995, just days after he was recognized
by the Dalai Lama as the 11th Panchen Lama.
Despite repeated appeals to confirm his well-being,
no international agency or human rights organization has
been granted contact with Gedhun Choekyi Nyima or his family.
To date, their well-being and whereabouts remains unconfirmed.

Read more by clicking here: http://www.savetibet.org

To bring awareness of the Panchen Lama,
Tibetans and supporters will gather in front of the
Federal Courthouse in Downtown (3^rd and 4^th)
this Friday, April 25^th at 5pm.
Come and show your support!

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