London, Tuesday 7 December 2010

Photo opportunity for Liu Xiaobo action in London on eve of Human Rights Day

On Thursday 9 December at 1.00pm, representatives of Chinese, Uighur Tibetan Solidarity UK (CUTS UK) will be delivering a large replica Nobel Peace Prize medal to the Chinese Embassy in London. This action is taking place to highlight the continued imprisonment of 2010 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Liu Xiaobo, and thousands of other prisoners of conscience across China.

There will be a photo opportunity and representatives of CUTS UK will be available for interview. The accompanying letter to the Chinese Ambassador will also be made available.

Note: On Human Rights Day, 10 December, CUTS UK is holding a solidarity candle-lit vigil outside the Chinese Embassy, from 6.00pm til 8.00pm.

For further details please contact:
Paul Golding: 020 7272 1414 or 07984 799 958, staff@tibetsociety.com

Available for interview:
Shao Jiang (Chinese): 07961 948 852
Karma Chura-Tsang (Tibetan): 07725 501 995