Final Poll for Tibetan Welfare Officer Today

The final election for the post of Tibetan Welfare Officer of Dharamshala was held today, as two candidates shortlisted by the regional election commission vie for the post. According to the

IOC official urges statement on human rights in China

Senior International Olympic Committee (IOC) official and European parliament member Pal Schmitt said on Monday he would urge the IOC to make a statement on human rights in China before next year’s Beijing Games.

China Reports Riot in Southwestern Tibet

Rioters in Chinese-ruled Tibet destroyed shops and government offices following a dispute between Buddhist monks and a local shopkeeper, the government’s news agency reported Wednesday.

Dalai Lama Condemns Myanmar Crackdown

The Dalai Lama said Tuesday he supported the recent pro-democracy demonstrations in Myanmar and condemned the crackdown on the Buddhist monks who led them,