AK SJR30

Condemns the People's Republic of China's repression of human rights in Tibet and expresses solidarity with protesters who participated in worldwide "Tibet Solidarity Walks" on March 10, 2009.

Urges the United States Congress to take action to end human rights repression in Tibet, recognize Tibetan political autonomy, and urge China to negotiate disputes in good faith with representatives of the Dalai Lama.

References the March 10, 1959 invasion of Tibet by China, citing reports that more than 1,000,000 Tibetans have died as a result of the occupation and loss of self-determination rights.

Cites violations of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the UN on December 10, 1948, particularly Article 5 prohibiting torture and cruel treatment.

Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to the President, Vice President, congressional foreign affairs committee chairs, and Alaska's congressional delegation.