Day: November 26, 2003

Concern for prisoners held under strict regime at Drapchi

Former political prisoners from Tibet have expressed their concern about the plight of prisoners who are still being held in the ‘punishment block’ of Drapchi prison following their involvement in protests during the visit of a UN delegation in October 1997

Wen Plays Precondition Card, His Holiness Firm on Genuine Autonomy

His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrived in Rome yesterday afternoon. Among those who welcomed His Holiness at the Rome Airport were Mr. Gianni Vernetti, MP, President of the Italian Parliamentary Group for Tibet, Representatives of the Indian Embassy in Rome and the Gorbachev Foundation.

Dalai Lama to visit Pope tomorrow

Pope John Paul II will meet with the Dalai Lama tomorrow, after the Tibetan Buddhist leader indicated his desire to congratulate the Holy Father in person on the 25th anniversary of his election, and to thank him for his work for world peace.