Tibet in Chaos
Sorry that it has been a while since I have written anything but as you can imagine things have been crazy between planning a wedding and speaking in churches. Sarah and I have really enjoyed our time here in America with our family but we are ready to be back home in Nepal. We are just 11 days away from the Big Day- our wedding. We are overflowing with excitement and hope that many of you will be able to come.
Sarah and I also want ask you to please pray for our people, the Tibetans.
There is an extreme amount of tension in Tibet right now. Every March Tibetans hold an annual protest against China’s tion in Tibet. Typically this protest has only been held by refugees living outside the boundaries of Tibet. However, this year when monks in Tibet decided to participate in the protest, the Chinese police reacted very harshly. Many of the monks participating in the protest were detained. When news of this spread many of the Tibetans in the city began rioting against the arrest of the monks.
From that point, the tension has continued to rise. Tibetans have been vandalizing Chinese property setting vehicles and shops on fire. The Chinese have intensified their security and a number of s have been reported. Foreigners are being pushed out of the city. Tourists have reported being forced to move to several different hotels and being without electricity while neighboring buildings seem to have power. Most of the foreigners have been forced to leave and there is little accountability remaining for the Chinese authorities.
Tibetans in other parts of the world, including Nepal are joining in the protests and are being beaten. We are concerned for the safety of our friends and the people God has called us to serve. Please ask for restraint by the Chinese authorities and protection for the Tibetan people. Also, please pray for Tibetan believers in Tibet and the neighboring countries that God will protect them and enable them to shine His light in the midst of the chaos.
I have attached two different links on this story for those who are interested.