The Dalai Lama returns to Dharamshala after European tour
His Holiness the Dalai Lama today returned to his exile home town of Dharamshala after a hectic 15-day tour of Europe. Hundreds of Tibetans, local Indians and tourists lined up the streets to welcome the Dalai Lama with traditional Tibetan scarves
China forcing Burmese refugees back into warzone, says HRW
Chinese authorities are forcing back into Burma, ethnic Kachin refugees who have fled civil war, and is denying basic care to many who remain, a human rights group said this week.
Australian House Speaker and parliamentarians meet Dr Sangay
In the Australian capital of Canberra, Kalon Tripa Dr Lobsang Sangay met with a group of around 30 parliamentarians, including House Speaker Peter Slipper, Wednesday.
Former political prisoners observe International Torture Day
The Gu Chu Sum Former Political Prisoner’s Movement of Tibet, along with the Department of Health of the Central Tibetan Administration observed the International Torture Day on June 26.