Chinese police in Tibet too face psychological trauma

[DharmaDefender]

Have you guys read this article before? http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/Chunk-HT-UI-PunjabSectionPage-HimachalPradesh/Chinese-police-in-Tibet-too-face-psychological-trauma-TCHRD/Article1-1066277.aspx

I find it interesting how a Tibetan rights group are so concerned about the welfare of the Chinese police in Tibet, yet care nothing for their own people who are being suppressed by their own government.

Im not condoning the alleged Chinese mistreatment of ethnic Tibetans but the very fact the Chinese government have published such a manual on the psychological welfare of their police force, demonstrates that to some level they care about the well-being of their staff. The same obviously cant be said of the Tibetan government who publish pamphlets, posters and manuals on how to suppress their own people who practise Dorje Shugden.

Chinese police in Tibet too face psychological trauma: TCHRD

http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/Chunk-HT-UI-PunjabSectionPage-HimachalPradesh/Chinese-police-in-Tibet-too-face-psychological-trauma-TCHRD/Article1-1066277.aspx

A Tibetan rights group based at Dharamsala has claimed that repression and violence in Tibet by Chinese authorities has not only taken a toll on the lives of the repressed but also on perpetrators - the Chinese Armed Police personnel face psychological traumas caused by the horrors of job of
maintaining stability in Tibet.

Referring to a leaked Chinese language manual published by the Sichuan Provincial Political Department of the People's Armed Police Force (PAPF) titled "Guide on psychiatric wellbeing while maintaining stability", officials of Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy say the manual starkly exposes the falsity of the Chinese government's claim that Chinese rule has 'liberated' and brought happiness to Tibet.

"The casualties of China's 'life and death struggle' in Tibet, as exposed by this manual, are the victims and perpetrators alike," said executive director TCHRD, Tsering Tsomo, adding that those assigned with stability maintenance work in Tibet struggle with psychological problems as their most fundamental beliefs in right and wrong are twisted, violated and made irrelevant.

Tsomo said scientific studies have pointed out that these psychological symptoms are not limited only to first time officers but also the veterans.

"In this manual, China speaks mainly of some officers who are psychologically traumatised by their experience of implementing repressive policies sanctioned and supported by the Chinese central government in Beijing," said Tsomo.

Giving details Tsomo said the manual contains 29 questions and answers jointly drafted by experts in psychiatric health departments of armed police hospitals and other relevant organs on how to cope with the violent nature of the PAPF's work in the Tibetan areas of Sichuan Province.

Tsomo further said that the manual provides guidance on maintaining the psychological health of PAP forces in Tibetan areas and how to effectively maintain stability, utilising the tactics that cause the psychological problems, such as police violence against protesters.

"Manual refers to two incidents in which armed police flagrantly abused their power and fired indiscriminately at crowds of peaceful protesters in Tibet," said Tsomo adding that manual points that officers who participated in the violent crackdown may suffer from nightmares or insomnia as they are reminded of their involvement in such incidents.

According to the rights group, the manual also mentions the situation when officers lose their composure, become confused and discouraged when they see troublemakers and maroon-robed monks challenging them. "The manual say that the officer faced with such a situation even fear to react and such reactions diminish the strength of armed forces," said Tsomo.

The manual describes the conflicts faced by some PAP officers about the choice of their career after experiencing the 'dangerous and complex' work of stability maintenance in Tibet, which is ridden with dangers and full of daily conflicts.

She alleged that manual was an attempt to instill enmity in the PAPF so they don't hesitate to attack Tibetan protesters and is in stark contrast to the Chinese singing paeans to ethnic unity.

[Ensapa]

so the 'peaceful' protests and self immolations do have an impact on the Chinese locals. And it may not be physical damage by a psychological one. And here they claim that it's a nonviolent approach that does not harm anyone, but well, harming someone psychologically is stil harm. In Chinese society, one is taught to respect monks from young and what happens when you have to fight these monks? it totally would cause a lot of confusion to the police. After all they are there to protect the peace and not to torture the Tibetans, not like how the CTA tries to make the whole thing look. But yes, you're right. It does show that the Chinese government cares compared to what the CTA is doing to the Tibetans.

[fruven]

It proves that killing innocent people who make peaceful protest is violating our basic rights to speak and express. Deep within speaking has become equivalent to being killed for these police officers. The police who took the orders and shoot the people who protest will be very troubled. It is like in the future I say something which the listener considered I am protesting I will be killed as well. If it is right justice why would you need a manual for the police to cope psychologically with peaceful protestors?

[Ensapa]

It proves that killing innocent people who make peaceful protest is violating our basic rights to speak and express. Deep within speaking has become equivalent to being killed for these police officers. The police who took the orders and shoot the people who protest will be very troubled. It is like in the future I say something which the listener considered I am protesting I will be killed as well. If it is right justice why would you need a manual for the police to cope psychologically with peaceful protestors?

Another thing that I do hope is for China to stop using violent means to stop the protests but to use other firmer stance without hurting the people, although some people do argue that China is a big country, and harsher rules are necessary in order to act as a deterrent for the many people in the country, but i do believe that there is a solution that is kinder to everyone in the long run. Maybe China should consult the Dalai Lama on how to help and govern Tibet properly but skip the CTA? I guess it would help a lot and perhaps HHDL could try this step.

[Rinchen]

Why would there even be a guide around to teach the police how to handle their psychological problems. It just shows that the Tibetans at Tibet are being ill-treated by the police force.

It is just wrong to kill any being, we shall not even mention human beings. Those poor protestants are being killed because they are fighting for something that they think they should voice out in a non-violent way? It is not even logical for the police to fire at them.

Yes, China is a big country. In a country they have to have laws otherwise the situation of the country would be in a mess. But just think of it, even with their harsh laws in China, there are already so many crimes. So does it mean that the way they are handling the situation is wrong and they should change their approach?

But the police for is not. They are just giving manuals to the newbies of the police force advising them how to handle the trauma that they may experience. It is not even removing the problem from the roots.

[Ensapa]

Why would there even be a guide around to teach the police how to handle their psychological problems. It just shows that the Tibetans at Tibet are being ill-treated by the police force.

It is just wrong to kill any being, we shall not even mention human beings. Those poor protestants are being killed because they are fighting for something that they think they should voice out in a non-violent way? It is not even logical for the police to fire at them.

Yes, China is a big country. In a country they have to have laws otherwise the situation of the country would be in a mess. But just think of it, even with their harsh laws in China, there are already so many crimes. So does it mean that the way they are handling the situation is wrong and they should change their approach?

But the police for is not. They are just giving manuals to the newbies of the police force advising them how to handle the trauma that they may experience. It is not even removing the problem from the roots.

Unfortunately, the current Chinese government is too jaded to actually try anything radical at the moment and that cant change for the time being. We'll just need to wait and hope that they will change sooner or later. After all, the world is evolving and if they dont catch up, they will be left behind. However, of late, there seems to be positive changes in the government, so lets just hope that the changes do materialize and that they do stop the harsh treatment on people.

[Rihanna]

After all police force personnel are humans too. I can imagine how would they feel when they have to take orders like shooting protestors knowing that they are actually good people in nature but fighting for the benefit of the freedom of their own country. It must be devastating. It is good that the Chinese government came up with manuals to prepare and help the emotion well being of their troops.

Hopefully, protests will be lesser and lesser gradually and may the situation be resolved very soon. At the end of the day, peace is what every human being deserves.

[Ensapa]

After all police force personnel are humans too. I can imagine how would they feel when they have to take orders like shooting protestors knowing that they are actually good people in nature but fighting for the benefit of the freedom of their own country. It must be devastating. It is good that the Chinese government came up with manuals to prepare and help the emotion well being of their troops.

Hopefully, protests will be lesser and lesser gradually and may the situation be resolved very soon. At the end of the day, peace is what every human being deserves.

Personally, I dont think that anyone would feel good about killing another human being, but unfortunately it is their job to ensure stability in the region. If the tibetans understand this and place the greater good before their need for independence, I am sure this would not really have happened. But in any case, as China becomes more and more acquainted with Buddhism, it will evolve and improve over time as changes do not just happen overnight. Lets just give China a bit more time.