UN human rights experts are „deeply concerned“ about the Chinese authorities’ crackdown on dam protests in the Tibetan region of Derge (Mandarin Dege). 13 special rapporteurs had already sent a letter to this effect to the Chinese government in July. They demand transparency about how many people are still being detained for participating in the demonstrations and where they are being held. They also demand information on what risks the dam’s construction actually poses to people and nature.