Ban on Tibetan language classes reinforced in Kardze
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Oct 12: The Education Bureau of the so-called Kardze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture issued a notification in early September, extending its ban on Tibetan language classes. The notification explicitly forbids Tibetan language instruction from primary to high secondary schools throughout the prefecture, according to rights group Tibet Watch. This recent prohibition is an […]
TNSA lifts 5-year ban on Shimla United FC
By Tsering Dhhundup DHARAMSHALA, Oct 11: The Apex Tibetan sports body, the Tibetan National Sports Association (TNSA) has officially revoked the five-year ban imposed on Shimla United Football Club (Shimla FC) on Monday. In a statement posted on their social media platform, TNSA declared that Shimla FC had submitted a letter of apology, which was signed […]
Gangtok TSO appeals funds for flood-affected Sikkim
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Oct 11: In response to the recent devastating floods that have caused extensive damage in Chungthang, Sikkim, the Gangtok Tibetan Settlement Officer (TSO) has initiated an appeal for fundraising to support the affected communities. Five Tibetan houses were reported to be completely washed away due to a flash flood in Chungthang, […]
China tightens restrictions in Lhasa to mark PRC National Day
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Oct 11: As the People’s Republic of China (PRC) celebrated its 74th National Day on October 1, 2023, reports emerged of severe restrictions, increased surveillance, and tightened security measures in parts of Tibet, mirroring a pattern of intensified crackdowns and persecution that have occurred in the past. In the lead-up to […]
Choeyang Kyi becomes first Tibetan Olympic gold medallist for race walk
By Tenzin Dedan DHARAMSHALA, Oct 10: In a historic moment at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, on October 4, 2023, Choeyang Kyi, an ethnic Tibetan athlete, secured the gold medal in the Mixed Team’s 35km Race Walk, elevating herself as a symbol of inspiration and breaking barriers for Tibetan athletes on the international […]
Vote against China’s UNHRC seat bid: Tibet Advocacy Coalition
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Oct 10: A coordinated effort is currently underway by Tibet Advocacy Coalition, compromising prominent organisations such as the Tibetan Youth Association in Europe (TYAE), Students for a Free Tibet (SFT), Tibet Initiative Deutschland, International Tibet Network (ITN) and Tibet Justice Center (TJC). This collective endeavour aims to persuade member states of the […]
Dalai Lama congratulates Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi
By Tenzin Dedan DHARAMSHALA, Oct 10: Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama has congratulated Narges Mohammadi, the recipient of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, for her unwavering commitment to human rights, freedom, and equality. In a heartfelt letter sent from his office, the Dalai Lama praised Mohammadi’s courageous campaign and her dedication to […]
Missing Tibetan student emerges from human trafficking ordeal, Chinese police offer no assistance
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Oct 10: One of the four students who had gone missing in March 2023 from Second Middle School in the so-called Chuchen (Jinchuan in Chinese) County, Ngaba Tibetan and Jiang Autonomous Prefecture has reportedly escaped a human trafficking operation and returned safely to their home, according to research group Tibet Watch. […]
China censors image of hugging athletes over reference to Tiannamen massacre
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Oct 6: A controversial move by China has captured global attention, as the host country for the Asian Games 2023 has banned a photograph portraying two Chinese athletes embracing during the games. The ban was enforced due to an unintended reference to the Tiananmen Square massacre in the image after it […]
China retains title for worst internet freedom for 9th consecutive year
By Tenzin Dedan DHARAMSHALA, Oct. 6: Global internet freedom continues to decline for a 13th consecutive year, Freedom House reports in its annual internet freedom report. This report, which examined 70 countries representing 88 percent of the global internet user population, found that 55 countries tried to criminalize individuals for expressing themselves online, an indication […]