The civil disobedience movement launched by the Tibetans living the Kardzearea of the Sichuan province continues. Local Tibetan farmers have beenrefusing to cultivate their land in protest against the alleged Chinesesuppression of the Tibetans. It has been reported by reliable sources that theChinese authorities have warned the protesting farmers that if they do notresume the farming by April 11,2009, their land will be confiscated by theState. Despite this warning, they continue to be defiant.