China arrests five more Tibetans on self-immolation charges
Chinese police in eastern Tibet have arrested five more Tibetans for the alleged roles in convincing three people to set themselves on fire. Chinese state news agency Xinhua today said that one of the main suspects “acted under the instructions” of members of the Tibetan Youth Congress
China open letter urges lawmakers ratify UN treaty
More than a hundred leading Chinese scholars, journalists, lawyers, and activists have signed an open letter urging their national legislature to ratify a major human rights treaty a week before the inaugural session of the 12th National People’s Congress in Beijing.
China denies Canadian envoy permission to visit Tibet
After China barred Australia’s top diplomat from visiting Tibet, it is now being reported that Canada’s ambassador to China was also turned down from travelling to the restive region where more than 100 Tibetans have self-immolated protesting China’s rule.
Tibetan nomads in Ladakh call out for help, Thousands of livestock perish
Tibetan nomads living in the higher reaches of Ladakh, north India, are currently reeling under severe cold conditions after heavy snowfall killed thousands of their livestock. The Jangthang region in Ladakh, where Tibetan nomadic communities graze their goats and sheep, has received unprecedented snowfall
China restricted Tibetan disciples over the fear of Self-immolation protest
Over the fear of self-immolation protest at large public gathering, Chinese Armed Forces have imposed heavy restriction and strict surveillance on Tibetan disciples in Rebkong who have come to attend the Monlam Chenmo (The Great Prayer Festival) which began on February 20.
Sikyong urges Canada to send Religious Freedom Ambassador to Tibet
The head of the exile Tibetan administration has urged Canada to send its newly instated Ambassador for Religious Freedom to Tibet, where 107 Tibetans, including several monks and nuns have self-immolated. Sikyong Dr Lobsang Sangay, who is currently visiting Canada, said the rising number of self-immolations stems from