21 Tibetan netizens interrogated and punished for sharing updates on Dingri earthquake
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 17: Chinese authorities have summoned 21 Tibetan social media users for sharing information about the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck Dingri County in Shigatse Prefecture earlier this month. The crackdown highlights the government’s tight grip on controlling narratives and restricting flow of information of the devastating earthquake in Tibet. Authorities have […]
UN experts raise alarm over detention of Tibetan monks and activists
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 16: 9 UN human rights experts have expressed grave concern over China’s continued detention and disappearance of Tibetan religious figures and activists, highlighting several recent cases that point to a pattern of repression against religious and cultural expression. The communication highlighted that in September 2024, Chinese authorities detained four Tibetans, including two monks from […]
CTA hosts second consortium conference on Tibetan Digital Library
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Jan, 15: The Department of Religion and Culture of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) is hosting a two-day Second Consortium Conference of the Tibetan Digital Library beginning Wednesday. This initiative is part of the three-year “Strengthening Cultural Resilience of Tibetan Communities” program, aimed at preserving and promoting Tibetan cultural heritage. The conference […]
Tibetans in France cancel Losar celebrations in solidarity with Dingri earthquake victims
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 14: The Tibetan community in France has announced the cancellation of this year’s Tibetan New Year (Losar) celebrations in solidarity with those affected by the devastating earthquake that struck Shigatse Prefecture’s Dingri County and surrounding regions in Tibet. The decision comes as an expression of grief and support for the victims of the […]
Dingri hit by two major aftershocks as death toll reaches 134
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Jan 14: Two major aftershocks struck Tibet’s Dingri County on Monday night, further unsettling a region still reeling from last week’s devastating 7.1 magnitude earthquake. The United States Geological Survey reported the aftershocks occurred just minutes apart—a magnitude 4.6 at 8:57 p.m. followed by a stronger 5.1 magnitude shock—with epicentres near Tashizong and […]
US Special Coordinator for Tibet completes tenure, urges PRC to resume dialogue with Dalai Lama
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 13: On her final day as Under Secretary of State and US Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues, Uzra Zeya renewed calls for the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to resume dialogue with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and his representatives. Highlighting the 14-year stalemate since the last round of talks, she emphasised that […]
Tibetan social media influencers reporting on Dingri earthquake restricted
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Mon 13: Chinese authorities have imposed strict restrictions on social media influencers in Tibet on reporting facts and situation of Dingri County in Tibet, following the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck Dingri County, Shigatse Prefecture last week. The earthquake has triggered over 500 aftershocks, causing damage to life and property. Social media users […]
Last serving judge of Tibetan Supreme Justice Commission officially concludes tenure
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 10: Justice Commissioner Tenzin Lungtok, the last serving judge of the Tibetan Supreme Justice Commission (TSJC)—the apex judicial body of the Tibetan Government in Exile—officially concluded his five-year tenure on January 9. Appointed on January 10, 2020, his departure marks a critical juncture for the TSJC, which currently has no serving […]
UK Chancellor urged to raise Tibet issue during China visit
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 10: Ahead of UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ visit to China, UK-based Tibet groups and members of the Tibetan community have called on her to prioritise human rights concerns in Tibet during her discussions with Chinese officials. The Chancellor is due to travel to China and hold meetings with Chinese officials on 11 […]
Exile Tibetan leadership congratulates US Speaker Mike Johnson on re-election
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 10: The exile Tibetan leadership has congratulated Mike Johnson on his re-election as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, emphasising the enduring support of the U.S. Congress for the Tibetan cause. The Central Tibetan Administration’s (CTA) President Penpa Tsering and Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile Khenpo Sonam Tenphel conveyed […]