Canada Secretly Saw Tibet as “Qualified for Recognition as an Independent State”
Declassified documents from 1950 through the 1960s show that Canada considered Tibet to be “qualified for recognition as an independent state.” These documents also show how the Canadian government’s concern over the outcome of United Nations votes led Canada to publicly avoid the question of Tibet’s political status in favor of human rights. But while Canada
Gory images of Tibetans killed and injured reach exile
The first graphic images of the January 23 protests in Drango, received by Phayul, shows in gory details, bullet injuries suffered by Tibetan protesters following the violent crackdown by Chinese security forces.
China arrests 100 Tibetans on protest charges
Chinese authorities have arrested a hundred Tibetans from Drango, eastern Tibet on suspicion of their participation in the January 23 mass protests in the region. Hundreds of Tibetans had come out on the streets calling for Tibet’s freedom and the return of the Dalai Lama
Tibetan MP calls for massive protests
Speaking at a candle light vigil yesterday in Dharamshala, a member of the Tibetan parliament called for massive protests in the exile community in solidarity with the ongoing critical situation inside Tibet.
India gearing-up for a limited conflict with China: US Official
A top US intelligence official has said that the Indian Army is preparing itself for a “limited conflict” with China despite their efforts at holding boundary talks and soaring economic relations. “We judge that India is increasingly concerned about China’s posture along their disputed border
US Senator tells China to stop targeting Tibetan protesters and allow access to journalists
In a ‘Resolution Expressing Support for the People of Tibet,’ US Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) on Monday expressed “deep concern” about the current situation in Tibet and “steadfast support” for the Tibetan people
Kalachakra surplus donations go to charitable organisations
The organising committee of the 32nd Kalachakra formally released the financial statement of the ten-day teachings at a press conference held earlier today. The organisers said that a total income of Rs 32,93,33,249.00 was received through donations
Cycling students hit Chennai
The three Tibetan school students who are pedaling across India demanding a peaceful resolution to the Tibet crisis, reached the Indian city Chennai in Tamil Nadu state earlier this week. After meeting local media at the press club, the three students cycled throughout the city