Problems of Tibet “The Chinese are practicing cultural genocide in Tibet” (Tofani 3). The quote from the Dalai Lama accurately describes what exactly is happening in Tibet. The Tibet problem and the so-called "cultural genocide" invented by the Dalai Lama can be briefly explained by the specifics of the problem in Tibet, the causes of the problem which are rooted in the history of invasion and oppression of Tibet , and the different solutions. and relief groups dedicated to the liberation of Tibet. The torture inflicted on the Tibetan people is illustrated by the examples of torture inflicted on individuals from Tibet and by the ignorance and laws that China applies to Tibet, which in turn harms Tibet. In Tibet, there are many cases of torture committed by the Chinese; some examples include the torture of Lobsang Choedon, a nun punished for praying to the Dalai Lama, and the treatment of monks and nuns throughout Tibet who fell prey to China's prejudice. Lobsang Choedon was among a group of nuns arrested for praying to the Dalai Lama and was beaten by Chinese security with metal-toed shoes and then electrocuted with a 7,000-volt cattle prod (Tofani 1). On May 7, 1996, monks identified as having placed photos of the Dalai Lama in a monastery were fired upon, causing numerous injuries and arrests (Tofani 3). Many young girls were forced into prostitution and married women were subjected to sterilizations and forced abortions because they became pregnant as a result of sexual assault (Ma 1). If torture is a major problem in Tibet, China's expressed ignorance towards Tibetans is just as worse. Many Tibetan women died because they were subjected to widespread sexual and physical violence, and five out of a dozen politicians...... middle of newspaper ......ngeles Times July 22, 2010: 1 -2. ProQuest Journals. Internet. February 15, 2011.Ma, Natasha. “Tibetan women in danger.” America January 2, 1999: 1-3. Researcher on SIRS issues. Internet. February 14, 2011.Roberts II, John B. “The Dalai Lama’s Great Escape.” George September 1997: 1-4. Researcher on SIRS issues. Internet. February 14, 2011. Sautman, Barry. “Tibet: myths and realities”. Current History September 2001: 1-9. Researcher on SIRS issues. Internet. February 14, 2011. “Tibetans are not looking for “Greater Tibet”: Dalai Lama. » The Hindustan Times [New Delhi] February 13, 2011: 1-2. ProQuest Journals. Internet. February 24, 2011. “Tibet wants autonomy; No separation from China: Dalai Lama. United News of India [New Delhi] February 12, 2011: 1. ProQuest Newspapers. Internet. February 15, 2011. Tofani, Loretta. “In Tibet: a tortured country (part 1). » Philadelphia Inquirer December 8, 1996: 1-19. Researcher on SIRS issues. Internet. February 14. 2011.