Religious freedom in Tibet worst in a decade: Report
A new report has placed China among the “most egregious violators” of religious freedom in the world and has found that religious freedom conditions in Tibet are “worse now than at any time over the past decade.” The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom
After serving 25 years Tibetan political prisoner released on medical parole
Lobsang Tenzin, one of Tibet’s longest serving political prisoners has reportedly been released on medical parole and is currently undergoing treatment at home for severe injuries sustained during his quarter of a century prison term.
Exile Tibetan administration calls for Tibet Solidarity Day on May 17
The exile Tibetan administration has called for May 17 to be observed as ‘Tibet Solidarity Day’ and appealed for “expressions of solidarity involving people’s elected representatives, local government or holding an activity as deemed appropriate.”
In Dharamshala, Indian students lead protest against China’s incursion
Indian and Tibetan students carried out a street protest against China’s incursion in Indian territory today at the McLeod Ganj Square in Dharamshala. The protest action also called for Tibet’s independence to ensure India’s security.
Tibetan Parliament thank French President for raising Tibet with Chinese leaders
The Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile yesterday wrote to French President Francois Hollande, thanking him for raising the issue of Tibet and human rights during his recent meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping. In the letter, Deputy Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel expressed “deep appreciation”