Tibet Issue Successfully Highlighted at the 2004 World Social Forum
The 4th World Social Forum was held in the Indian city of Mumbai from Jan 16-21, 2004. About 100,000 people from all over the world participated at this largest gathering of civil society groups.
Tibetan monks face hardships at home
As part of a stopover at the SMU campus, three of the 10 visiting Gomang Monks participated in a lecture aimed to inform students on the rich Tibetan history, from the very first Dalai Lama to the present-day struggle for freedom.
Nepal promises to hand Tibetan refugees to UNHCR
The Nepalese government has offered fresh assurances to a visiting delegation from the United States Congress that it will hand all Tibetan refugees over to the United Nations refugee agency in future, instead of to the Chinese authorities, RFA’s Tibetan service reports.
Lawmakers Boycott Chinese Leader’s Speech
One lawmaker placed a white gag in his mouth and dozens more stayed away in protest Tuesday as China’s leader got the rare honor of addressing parliament, the hallowed home of French democracy.
ATC Welcomes Sino Gold’s Departure from Tibet
Australia Tibet Council welcomed today’s announcement by Australian gold miner Sino Gold of a halt to activities at their Tibetan exploration site. Sino Gold has until now been pursuing the development of a gold mine at Jinkang in eastern Tibet.
ICT Europe Holds Vigil to Commemorate Anniversary of Execution
On Tuesday January 26, 2004, the International Campaign for Tibet Europe and Tibet Support Group Netherlands held a vigil to commemorate China’s execution of Lobsang Dhondup one year earlier.