Chopel elected Tibetan NDP president
A prominent Tibetan political party has elected its new president in Dharamsala, the seat of Tibetan’s parliament-in-exile. In the fourth annual convention, National Democratic Party of Tibet (NDPT) chose Karma Chopel, founder member of the party.
Kalon Tripa Leaves for France and England
Kalon Tripa Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche left Dharamshala yesterday for Delhi, France and England. Rinpoche will be in France from 20-26 May. Rinpoche will be participating in a dialogue near Nice in Southern France
Popular Tibetan singer, composer released from detention
Chinese authorities have released two popular Tibetan musicians two months after detaining them, Radio Free Asia (RFA) reports. Relatives of Namkha, a Tibetan singer, and Bokocha, a monk and composer, have said the men weren’t mistreated in custody.
US Reports on Steps to Promote Human Rights in Tibet
The United States Department of State released a report, Supporting Human Rights and Democracy: The U.S. Record 2003-2004, on May 17, 2004 detailing its efforts to promote human rights and democracy in the world.
Human Rights in Tibet at the Swedish Parliament
On the 12th May 2004, Tibetan Community Sweden represented by Tashi Wangyal and Tashi Dhondhup Tsering participated in a seminar on the subject of Human Right Violation in China in the Swedish Parliament.
Dalai’s Scottish Peace Mission
The Dalai Lama is to return to Scotland. The spiritual leader of Tibet’s Buddhists will address MSPs at the Scottish parliament and religious leaders at Dunfermline Abbey.