Amnesty International has issued an "Urgent Action" for the imprisoned Tibetan filmmaker Dhondup Wangchen (Leaving Fear Behind) in this period leading up to his trial. The "Urgent Action" calls for participation in a letter writing campaign to the relevant Chinese authorities.

Dhondup Wangchen made the documentary "Leaving Fear Behind" ("Jigdrel" in Tibetan) and was detained shortly after filming was completed in March 2008.

Dhondup Wangchen's health is a particular point of concern. According to recent information he suffers from Hepatitis B and is receiving no medical treatment.

Our fear is that a very heavy sentence will be handed down to Dhondup Wangchen and are therefore campaigning for his release!!! Please read Amnesty International's urgent action and take action: www.leavingfearbehind.com

Amnesty International has issued an "Urgent Action" for the imprisoned Tibetan filmmaker Dhondup Wangchen (Leaving Fear Behind) in this period leading up to his trial. The "Urgent Action" calls for participation in a letter writing campaign to the relevant Chinese authorities.

Dhondup Wangchen made the documentary "Leaving Fear Behind" ("Jigdrel" in Tibetan) and was detained shortly after filming was completed in March 2008. The film footage had been secured and delivered to a safe place outside the country. His film gives voice to Tibetans inside Tibet as they speak their views on the Olympic Games. Since August last year, the film has been shown in over 30 countries worldwide and translated into many languages.

Dhondup Wangchen's health is a particular point of concern. Torture and mistreatment in Chinese detention is commonplace and according to recent information he suffers from Hepatitis B and is receiving no medical treatment. Furthermore, the family appointed lawyer has been denied access to Dhondup Wangchen and pressurised by Beijing into dropping his case entirely.

Our fear is that a very heavy sentence will be handed down to Dhondup Wangchen and are therefore campaigning for his release!!! Please read Amnesty International's urgent action and take action: www.leavingfearbehind.com

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