The United States has reaffirmed its longstanding support for the fundamental rights and aspirations of the Tibetan people, renewing its call for China to resume direct dialogue with the Dalai Lama and democratically elected Tibetan leaders amid mounting concern over the deteriorating human rights situation in Tibet.
The statement followed the death of Tibetan activist Lobga Rangzen, who suffered severe burns after setting himself on fire near the United Nations headquarters in New York on July 2. Tibetan activists and media organizations said Rangzen made a live appeal for Tibetan independence and unity shortly before his self-immolation.
“The United States is committed to supporting the unalienable human rights and aspira...





