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WUC condemns Chinese sanctions against Uyghur and Tibetan organisations in Canada

Dec 24, 2024, at 06:08 pm

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has said it is appalled by the Chinese government’s decision to impose sanctions on the Uyghur Rights Advocacy Project (URAP) and 14 of its staff members and experts.

Tibetan Women's Association hosts tour in Dharamshala to highlight the plight of children, environment

Nov 16, 2024, at 11:16 pm

Tibetan Women’s Association hosted an appealing tour from the north Indian city of Dharamshala on Thursday to highlight ‘alarming situation for Tibetan children and the environment in Tibet.’

China's economic and political ties with Nepal affecting lives of Tibetan refugee community

Oct 14, 2024, at 08:15 pm

Kathmandu/IBNS: China's growing influence in Nepal is no longer just a geopolitical concern; it has evolved into a critical human rights issue, directly impacting the Tibetan refugee community, according to an article published on online magazine Bitter Winter.

Tibetans-in-exile mark 64th anniversary of 'Democracy Day' in Dharamshala

Sep 04, 2024, at 11:52 pm

Tibetans-in-exile recently marked the  64th anniversary of ‘Democracy Day’ in Dharamshala to mark the day of establishing democracy for Tibetans.

Human rights body claims China subjects Tibetan people to inhuman treatment

Sep 01, 2024, at 12:12 am

The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) has said China is still subjecting Tibtean people to inhuman treatment due to their religious beliefs and cultural identities.

China forcefully closes Tibetan school in Golok

Jul 15, 2024, at 11:43 pm

China has decided to forcibly close a Tibetan school named Jigme Gyaltsen Nationalities Vocational High School in Golok, media reports said.

Joe Biden intends to sign 'Resolve Tibet Act': US delegation member after visiting Dharamshala

Jun 20, 2024, at 06:46 am

US House Foreign Affairs Committee, Michael McCaul, who is heading a bipartisan delegation from the US to Indian city of Dharamshala, has affirmed President Joe Biden's intention to sign the 'Resolve Tibet Act'.

US congressional delegation visits Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile in Himachal Pradesh

Jun 20, 2024, at 06:16 am

A US congressional delegation led by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul recently visited the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile in the Himalayan Indian state of Dharamshala on June 18.

Demolition of Atsok monastery begins amid strict restrictions in Tibet

Jun 13, 2024, at 12:04 am

Amid the restriction of movement of the local Tibetan population and the internet regulations, the demolition of 135-year-old Atsok Monastery in Amdo has begun, media reports said.

World Uyghur Congress opposes Xi Jinping's visit to Europe

May 08, 2024, at 11:27 pm

The World Uyghur Congress has said it is opposed to the 'openness displayed' by Europe towards Chinese President Xi Jinping during his visit to European nations.

Report claims China is imposing Mandarin in parts of Tibet

Mar 22, 2024, at 11:27 pm

Chinese authorities imposed Chinese medium education in Tibetan schools and amended local regulations in Tibetan areas to promote Mandarin Chinese,  the Dharamshala-based Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy said in a report released recently.

Tibetan women-in-exile members demonstrate against Chinese authorities in Shimla

Mar 14, 2024, at 12:12 am

Tibetan women-in-exile members recently held a demonstration in the Indian hilly town of Shimla to mark the 65th anniversary of Tibetan Women’s National Uprising Day.

Taipei parades to mark 65th anniversary of the Tibetan uprising

Mar 11, 2024, at 12:00 am

Taipei city in Taiwan witnessed a parade on Sunday to mark  the 65th anniversary of the Tibetan uprising.

Chinese authorities impose lockdown on seven monasteries: Reports

Mar 05, 2024, at 01:37 am

Chinese authorities have imposed a lockdown on seven monasteries that are situated along the two banks of eastern Tibet’s Drichu River in Kham Dege, media reports said.

New Jersey Township Mayor celebrates Losar, raises Tibetan flag despite Chinese objection

Feb 14, 2024, at 12:06 am

Rejecting a written objection from China’s vice consul in New York, Belleville Township Mayor Michael Melham flew the Tibetan flag in on Feb 9.

Tibetan singer arbitrarily detained, sentenced to three years in prison in secret trial

Feb 10, 2024, at 05:25 am

In a secret trial in November, a Tibetan singer Palden has been arbitrarily detained and sentenced to three years in prison,media reports said.

Abolish coercive boarding schools in Tibet: European Parliament tells China

Dec 17, 2023, at 01:58 am

The European Parliament has urged China to abolish coercive boarding school system that has isolated more than  1 million Tibetan children from their families, language and culture, media reports said.

International Campaign for Tibet urges Biden to raise Tibet-China conflict resolution issue during meeting with Xi Jinping 

Nov 03, 2023, at 11:49 pm

Non-profit advocacy group the International Campaign for Tibet recently urged US President Joe Biden to raise the issue of Tibet-China conflict resolution with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, both internally and publicly, during their expected meeting in the US next month.

New York: Student for Free Tibet members protest against Chinese VP Han Zheng at UN headquarters

Sep 24, 2023, at 12:43 am

Activist group Student for Free Tibet (SFT), a prominent Tibetan student organization, recently demonstrated outside the United Nations headquarters in New York City when Chinese Vice President Han Zheng was visiting the UNGA gathering.

Swedish Parliament delegation visits Tibetan Parliament-in-exile, expresses solidarity with people of Tibet

Sep 05, 2023, at 11:35 pm

A Swedish Partmaient delegation, which is led by MP Margareta Elisabeth Cederfelt, on Monday visited the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile and discussed issues related to Tibet with the members in Dharamshala.

China: UN experts demand information on nine imprisoned human rights defenders

Aug 11, 2023, at 10:12 pm

UN-appointed independent rights experts have called on the Chinese Government to provide information about nine Tibetan human rights defenders serving prisoner sentences of up to 11 years.  

Himachal Pradesh hosts ‘Mapping Tibet' exhibition in Dharamshala

Aug 09, 2023, at 12:11 am

Indian Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh recently hosted an exhibition titled ‘Mapping Tibet' at the Tibet Museum in Dharamshala town.

UNHCR review: Activist groups highlight rights violations in Tibet

Jul 24, 2023, at 05:02 am

Ahead of China’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the UN Human Rights Council in January 2024, the International Campaign for Tibet and the International Federation for Human Rights recently submitted a report on the human rights violations occurring in Tibet.

China protests US meeting with Dalai Lama in India: Report

Jul 14, 2023, at 05:31 am

New Delhi: China has reportedly protested a weekend meeting between the Dalai Lama and the US coordinator for Tibetan affairs, saying on Monday that “no external forces have the right to interfere” in the affairs of Tibet.

China forcing monks to denounce ties to Dalai Lama: Report

Jul 14, 2023, at 05:19 am

Lhasa: Chinese authorities are forcing monasteries and monks in Tibet to denounce all ties with the Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama, according to a report by Radio Free Asia (RFA).

Chinese authorities detain four Tibetan students as they attempt to escape to India

Jul 08, 2023, at 12:07 am

Chinese authorities have allegedly arrested four Tibetan students as they attempted to flee to India.

Tibetan leader urges to form ally to confront China

Jun 12, 2023, at 02:28 am

A top Tibetan leader has asked for the establishment of an alliance of like-minded diplomatic allies and partners in confronting the common opponent China, media reports said.

China trying to legitimize claims over Tibet through museums: Reports

May 21, 2023, at 04:45 am

Lhasa: China is trying to legitimize its claim over Tibet through museums, and cultural institutions in the region, media reports said.

Tibetan children separated from mothers in Chinese Colonial Boarding Schools, activists protest in NY

May 17, 2023, at 04:33 am

Lhasa: Tibetan rights groups National Congress, US-Tibet Committee, Students for Free Tibet (SFT), Chushi Gangdruk NYNJ, and other non-governmental organisations recently participated in a rally at the New York Chinese Consulate to protest against China’s colonial boarding school system in occupied Tibet which has separated nearly 1 million Tibetan children aged 6 and 18 from their mothers, media reports said.

Treatment of women in Tibet: CEDAW questions China

May 17, 2023, at 02:49 am

Lhasa: The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) has voiced its concern over the condition of women in Tibet.