Opinion: China’s Patriotic Education Law- An assimilative xenophobic measure to annihilate people’s mindset
By Dr. Tsewang Gyalpo Arya China released a new law, “Patriotic Education Law of the People’s Republic of China”[1], purported to be adopted at the 2023rd Session of the Standing Committee of the 10th National People’s Congress on October 24 this year. The law has five chapters with 40 articles. As usual, it tries to […]
Gonpo Kyi’s whereabouts unknown, her husband released
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Dec 21: Gonpo Kyi’s husband, Choekyong, was reportedly released by the Lhasa police on Dec. 18, after being held for a few days. However, the current whereabouts of Gonpo Kyi remains undisclosed, according to information by Tibet Times. Her husband Choekyong, who was detained for a period of five days, underwent ‘re-education’ […]
Former political prisoner Kunchok Lodoe passes away aged 54
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Dec. 20: Former Tibetan political prisoner Kunchok Lodoe, who spent 13 years incarcerated in Drapchi prison in Lhasa, has reportedly passed away at the age of 54 on December 11, according to various sources. Born in Meldrogunkar County near Lhasa, he was known for his activism. Lodoe, alongside four other Tibetans, […]
6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Tibet, 131 lives lost, hundreds injured
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Dec 20: A magnitude-6.2 earthquake struck Gansu and Tsongon (Ch.Qinghai) provinces of Tibet on Monday, claiming the lives of at least 131 dead, 980 injured. The quake, which occurred just before midnight at 11:59 p.m. (1559 GMT) in Jishishan county, inhabited by mostly Muslim people, had a depth of 10 km (6.2 […]
Book on ‘The Tragedy of the Modom House’ launched
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Dec 16: A serenading performance by Kharag Penpa and his flutes set the mood for the evening at The Other Space café on Friday evening as book lovers, enthusiasts and supporters gathered for the launch of the book ‘The Tragedy of the Modom House’ at an event organised by TibetWrites, a […]
European house passes resolution condemning colonial boarding schools in Tibet
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Dec 15: The European Parliament adopted a resolution on Thursday, denouncing the enforced assimilation of Tibetan children in Chinese state-run boarding schools in Tibet. This resolution, passed with a majority of 477 votes in favour, 14 against, and 45 abstentions, addresses concerns about the treatment of children in these state-run institutions. The resolution, titled […]
Sister of imprisoned Tibetan businessman and her husband detained for staging protest
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Dec 14: Chinese authorities have reportedly detained Gonpo Kyi, the sister of the imprisoned Tibetan businessman Dorjee Tashi, and her husband, Choekyong for staging a protest in front of the Lhasa People’s Court on Dec. 13, according to various reports. Accounts from Free Tibet and Tibet Watch revealed that Gonpo Kyi […]
US Commission condemns violence and harassment by pro-China groups
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Dec 14: The bipartisan and bicameral Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) conducted a press conference at Capitol Hill on Tuesday, highlighting the escalation of violence and harassment directed towards Tibetans and others by pro-China factions during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in San Francisco. Representative Christopher Smith (R-NJ), the CECC […]
Authorities detain four Tibetans for carving mani stone in Kegudo, Tibet
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Dec 13: Four individuals accused of violating the law while overseeing donations to create mani stones were reportedly apprehended in Kegudo town of Kham in Tibet on December 12 at 8:30 a.m. local time, according to Tibettimes. Annually, Kegudo observes the tradition of inaugurating mani stone engravings on auspicious occasions. This year, […]
Nepalese police detains five Tibetans for commemorating Nobel Peace Prize Day
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Dec 13: The Nepalese police have reportedly detained five Tibetans on Sunday morning for peacefully commemorating the 34th anniversary of the Dalai Lama’s Nobel Peace Prize day in Kathmandu, Nepal, according to multiple sources. According to Kunsang Tenzin, a human rights advocate speaking to Voice of America said that the detainees […]