Kalon Dicki Chhoyang addresses Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy
A senior leader of the exile Tibetan administration has said the self-immolations by the new generation of Tibetans born under Chinese rule “are sending an unequivocal message to the world about the gravity of the situation in Tibet.”
Breaking: Two Tibetan teenagers burn selves to death
Two Tibetan teenagers set themselves on fire in Kyangtsa region of Zoege, eastern Tibet on February 19, protesting China’s continued occupation and repressive policies in Tibet. Rinchen, 17 and Sonam Dhargey, 18 have succumbed to their burns.
Tibetan self-immolator loses both legs, Under strict surveillance
A year after his self-immolation protest against China’s continued occupation of Tibet, Sonam Rabyang, a Tibetan monk, is reportedly alive but has lost both his legs and is placed under strict surveillance by Chinese authorities.
Swiss MPs ask Federal Council on Tibet plan
Members of the Federal Assembly of Switzerland have submitted an interpellation on the crisis inside Tibet, urging the Swiss Federal Council for concrete solutions and measures to show its solidrity with the Tibetan people.
Tashi Phuntsok takes charge as secretary of information
Tashi Phuntsok has been appointed as the new secretary for information of the Department of Information and International Relations. Phuntsok replaces Tashi, who retired after serving the exile administration for 35 years.