Top Indian leaders pledge solidarity, support for Tibet
The four-day Tibet solidarity campaign began on a high political note in the Indian capital with top leaders from both sides of the Indian Parliament expressing their support and solidarity with Tibet. Former deputy prime minister LK Advani shared the stage with official representatives of the ruling Indian National Congress
China intensifies crackdown on broadcast equipments in Tibet
Chinese authorities in Malho region of eastern Tibet have intensified their campaign on banning satellite dishes, particularly at the Rongwo monastery, as part of the government’s wider clampdown on communications to stifle information on the self-immolations against Chinese rule.
China appoints new governor for Tibet
Beijing has appointed yet another hardliner Tibetan as the new governor of central Tibet, a move many believe augurs with China’s plans of maintaining its iron fisted rule over the region. 55-year-old Losang Gyaltsen’s name was announced on Tuesday at the end of the 10th annual meeting of the so-called Tibet Autonomous Region’s rubber stamp regional assembly.
Senior monks of Sera, Drepung, Ganden disappeared
In an alarming development, Chinese authorities in central Tibet have reportedly detained some of the senior most monks, including abbots and chant masters of the three principle monastic seats of Sera, Ganden, ad Drepung. The condition and whereabouts of those disappeared remain unknown, giving rise to anxiety and tension