Dutch irk China with debate on Olympics and rights
Members of Tibetan groups, an organization representing the interests of the banned Chinese spiritual group Falun Gong and rights activists queued up at the microphone to express their views, many demanding a boycott
Dutch foreign minister says China must improve its human rights record
Among those who spoke were representatives of the spiritual movement Falun Gong, which is banned in China, and activists protesting China’s treatment of Tibetans.
Tibetan monks commit “suicide,” victims of pre-Olympic repression
China’s attitude is “getting worse by the day as the Beijing Olympics approach. The central authorities have given strict instructions to Communist leaders in Tibet, who use violence and whatever means necessary
Free Tibet activist calls on Indian leaders to honour Dalai Lama with Bharat Ratna
Dr Yadav says his yatra will cover 49 destinations across India staging programmes and seminars to generate Indian people’s support for the cause of Tibet.
China-German relations cool over Dalai Lama
After the overthrow of the emperors, the Dalai Lama declared Tibet as independent in 1913. In 1914, Britain, as the regional power and protector, offered guarantee for Tibet’s self-
I am mentally an Indian, says Dalai Lama
According to him, India could solve many of its problems if Indians had the same zeal and spirit that they showed during the freedom struggle.