Current Trends in Tibetan Political Imprisonment

After reaching a peak of approximately 800 Tibetan political prisoners by 1996, there was a rapid decline in their number from 1997 to 2001. The decline was due to a large number of releases as Tibetans completed sentences, as well as fewer new detentions.

Campaigners see Red over Tattoo band

The Red Army will perform at the Edinburgh Military Tattoo for the first time, it was announced today. A 50-strong Chinese military band will accompany a dance troupe from
Beijing at the event this August.

Professor Translates for Dalai Lama

An Oregon State University philosopher is translating into English one of the most important texts in the Buddhist canon for a commemorative publication that will be given to 5,000 people attending the public teachings of the Dalai Lama this April in Los Angeles.

FREEDOM MARCH: Dharamsala to New Delhi

Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC) which stands for the complete independence of Tibet will undertake a ‘Freedom March’ commencing from February 11 to highlight the ever growing violation of the fundamental human rights and

Tibetan Tehelka

That’s what he’s called. Dawa Gyalsten, a middle-aged schoolteacher from Dharamsala, Himachal, is the Tibet community’s most famous outcast. He doesn’t have the right to vote because he’s charged with contempt of court