Abused on both sides: Tibetan refugees are also mistreated by Nepali border guards
So many Tibetan refugees have been fleeing to India via Nepal for so long that their crossing is accepted as something normal—until a day like 30 September, when a group of 70 would-be refugees
International Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers’ Meet in Dharamsala
Thirteen indigenous grandmothers from all over the world representing—the Arctic Circle; North, South, and Central America; Africa; and Asia have arrived here yesterday evening to participate
San Francisco Tibetans Outraged
The recent killing of two Tibetan refugees by the Chinese military has shocked Tibetans and their supporters in the Bay area. On September 30, Chinese border guards shot 17 year old Buddhist
Video footage of Nangpa Pass shooting refutes official Chinese statement
Video footage of Tibetans who were crossing into Nepal being shot by Chinese border police on September 30 refutes official claims that the troops fired “in self-defence”.
Tibetans, Westerners Describe Deadly Shooting at China-Nepal Border
Members of a group of 43 Tibetans have described their terrifying flight to Nepal under deadly fire from Chinese border guards who took several dozen other Tibetans into custody.
Swimsuit pageant parades beautiful dream of free Tibet
Every beauty pageant comes with its requisite dose of melodrama: temper tantrums, lost tiaras and controversial disqualifications. But this year’s Miss Tibet contest took the customary histrionics
Dalai Lama sees Pope, says few Muslims “mischievous”
The Dalai Lama said after meeting Pope Benedict on Friday that “a few mischievous Muslims” should not be allowed to give the Islamic faith a bad name.