Mussoorie Tibetans show overwhelming response to Tibetan Mass Movement
60 Tibetans began staging a 24-hour Hunger strike here yesterday as a symbolic solidarity with the indefinite hunger strike going on in New Delhi since 8th of this month. The local
August 8 2007: International Day of Action For Tibet
Join us for an international Day of Action for Tibet! We will rally and march in support of Tibetan liberation on the one year pre-anniversary of the start of the Beijing ’08
Tibetans benefit least from mining in Tibet
Pollution, however, is not the only concern. Critics also say Tibetans benefit least from mining in the region. “Under Chinese rule, Tibetans have no voice to determine the use of
China detains three underground priests, group says
The Vatican has not had diplomatic ties with Beijing since 1951 and instead recognizes Taiwan, the self-ruled island that China regards as an illegitimate breakaway.
China bans AIDS rights meeting, group says
China has banned AIDS activists from holding a meeting on the rights of people with the disease, one of the organisers said on Sunday, citing official fears over foreign involvement
Dreaming Lhasa captivates Calgary audience
The Tibetan Community of Alberta (TCA) was ecstatic about the positive responses from local Tibetans and Canadian supporters during this weekend’s premiere of Dreaming Lhasa in
Tibet: Development spoiling Potala palace’s unique atmosphere
Unesco has expressed concern that development around the palace is spoiling the site’s unique atmosphere. The Potala Palace was placed on Unesco’s World Heritage List in 1994.
Tibet is remade by hand of Chinese government by force
Meanwhile, China has opened Tibet to greater numbers of ethnic Han Chinese and tightened control of religious activity. It is pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into road-
Dalai Lama’s remarks hit home in Beijing
The Dalai Lama’s critical remarks about China’s human rights record and its policy towards Tibet during a visit to Germany drew criticism from Beijing yesterday.
China says door still open to Dalai Lama
China said Saturday the door for talks with the Dalai Lama remained open, after another round of dialogue with envoys of the Tibetan spiritual leader failed to produce a breakthrough.