Munich, May 18 -- German Commissioner for Freedom of Religion or Belief, Frank Schwabe, has urged the Chinese Government to free the 11th Panchen Lama, Jetsun Tenzin Gedhun Yeshi Trinley Phuntsok Pal Sangpo, also known as Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, and to cease its interference with the religious practices of Tibetan Buddhism, including the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama, as reported by the Central Tibet Administration (CTA).

On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of his enforced disappearance, the Commissioner has issued a strong condemnation of the Chinese government for the abduction of the 11th Panchen Lama, Gedun Choekyi Nyima, and his family, according to the CTA.

"To the Government of China: Allow the release of the 11th Panchen Lam...