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‘West must unite against China’s bullying’
Exile Tibetan administration, scholars express concern over Lhasa’s ‘destruction’
CTA observes International Tibet Solidarity Day, Marks Panchen Lama’s 18 years of disappearance
China secretly sentences Tibetan writer to five years
Assam stands in support of Tibet
After serving five-year terms, three Tibetan political prisoners released
Tibet reports bird flu outbreak
The Dalai Lama speaks to Wisconsin lawmakers in State Assembly
'Unity of Tibet more sacred than our souls,' says the Dalai Lama
Chinese police kill Tibetan monk in custody
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Dalai Lama talks about self-immolation
Breaking: A monk sets self ablaze in Tibet
Breaking: Second self-immolation in 24 hours, Toll rises to 111 (Updated)
Tibetans shut China’s “propaganda exhibit”
‘Lhasa on the verge of destruction,’ writes Woeser
French President raises Tibet with Xi
Tibetan flag shown in Beijing
Breaking: 110th Tibetan Self-immolation
“TIBET’S NEXT INCARNATION?” By Jamyang Norbu
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18 May 2013
‘West must unite against China’s bullying’
In a hard-hitting article written by prominent journalist Edward Lucas, the author advocates for democratic governments in the West to unite in resisting “Chinese bullying” against those who meet Tibet’s exiled leaders. Lucas, who is International Editor of The Economist
Exile Tibetan administration, scholars express concern over Lhasa’s ‘destruction’
The exile Tibetan administration has expressed its deep concern over the “so-called ‘face-lift project’” currently underway in Barkhor and the old town area of Tibet’s ancient capital city of Lhasa.
17 May 2013
CTA observes International Tibet Solidarity Day, Marks Panchen Lama’s 18 years of disappearance
Thousands of Tibetans and supporters all over the world today observed the “International Tibet Solidarity Day,” coinciding with the 18th anniversary of the 11th Panchen Lama’s abduction by Chinese authorities. The solidarity day was called by the Kashag and the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile
China secretly sentences Tibetan writer to five years
Chinese authorities in eastern Tibet have secretly sentenced a well-known Tibetan writer to five years in prison for expressing his viewpoints on issues considered politically sensitive by Beijing. Gartse Jigme, 36, a monk at the Gartse Monastery was sentenced on May 14 by a Chinese court
Assam stands in support of Tibet
Political leaders from across party lines in the northeast Indian state of Assam have come out in strong support of finding a lasting resolution for Tibet following lobbying efforts by exile Tibetan parliamentarians.
After serving five-year terms, three Tibetan political prisoners released
In two separate incidents, a senior Tibetan lama and two other Tibetan political prisoners have been released after serving full five years of their prison terms. Lama Adril Lobsang Tsultrim of Wonpo Gaden Shedup Dhargyeling Monastery was released on May 15
15 May 2013
Tibet reports bird flu outbreak
An outbreak of the highly contagious H5N1 bird flu virus among chickens has been reported from the Nyingtri region of central Tibet. China’s Ministry of Agriculture on Monday said 35 chickens at a farm in a village in Nyingtri “showed symptoms of the suspected avian flu and died last Tuesday.”
The Dalai Lama speaks to Wisconsin lawmakers in State Assembly
Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama spoke to members of the Wisconsin State Legislature and other state officials in a brief speech in the Assembly Chamber in Madison Tuesday afternoon. The Dalai Lama stressed on the oneness of humanity
14 May 2013
'Unity of Tibet more sacred than our souls,' says the Dalai Lama
Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama today said that the unity of the three Cholkhas (provinces) of Tibet – Kham, Amdo, and U-Tsang – is more sacred than our souls. The Dalai Lama was speaking in Madison, Wisconsin to more than 1300 Tibetans
Chinese police kill Tibetan monk in custody
In a reported case of custodial death of a Tibetan political prisoner, Chinese police beat a monk to death for possessing recordings of speeches by Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama and for his stance on Tibet’s independence.
CTA hosts ‘Development of Monastic Education’ conference
A four-day conference on ‘Development of Monastic Education’ of the four major Tibetan Buddhist schools and Bon tradition began today at the Gyutoe Monastery in lower Dharamshala. The conference is being organised by the Department of Religion and Culture
11 May 2013
‘Lhasa on the verge of destruction,’ writes Woeser
Beijing-based Tibetan writer Woeser has made a desperate appeal to save the ancient Tibetan capital city Lhasa from what she calls “frightful ‘modernisation,’” constituting “an unpardonable and incalcuable crime against the ancient city
Largest international youth group blames China for Tibet burnings
A global meet of youth leaders blamed China for the ongoing wave of self-immolations in Tibet and called on Beijing to allow international fact-finding delegations to visit Tibetan areas. Around 130 delegates, representing over 60 countries, passed a hard-hitting resolution on Tibet
10 May 2013
French Senate delegation visits Dharamshala, Hopes to visit Tibet
A four-member French senate delegation, representing the country’s major political groups, are currently on a week-long visit to the exile Tibetan headquarters of Dharamshala. The delegation, led by Senator Jean-Francois Humbert, President of the Tibet Group
09 May 2013
‘Without independence Tibet will be annihilated,’ a self-immolator’s last words
More than two months after Tibetan self-immolator Phagmo Dhondup set himself on fire, details of a conversation he had with a friend before he set himself on fire, has come out. “Over a hundred Tibetans in Tibet have set themselves on fire. They are the true martyrs of Tibet.
Tibetan MPs take lobbying campaign to Sikkim, Meet senior leaders
Exiled Tibetan parliamentarians met with senior leaders of the Indian state of Sikkim, which shares its borders with Tibet, as part of a nation-wide lobbying campaign to highlight the ongoing crisis inside Tibet. The three-member Tibetan Parliamentary delegation
08 May 2013
Tibetan monk released on “medical emergency”
Chinese authorities have released a jailed Tibetan monk of the restive Nyatso Zilkar Monastery in Tridu, eastern Tibet, before the expiration of his prison term due to “medical emergency.” Sonam Yingyen, 44, was released “on an unknown date last month
UK refuses to kowtow to China’s pressure
Refusing to bow down to pressure from China, the United Kingdom has made it clear that the country will make its own decision on who they meet. This comes after Beijing demanded a public apology from the UK following Prime Minister David Cameron’s meeting with the Dalai Lama last year.
07 May 2013
US directly accuses China of cyberespionage
The United States has for the first time directly accused China’s military of cyberespionage in a report published by the Pentagon on Monday. The Pentagon has charged China’s military of attacking American government computer systems and defense contractors
06 May 2013
Tibetan writer released in serious health condition
Chinese authorities have released another Tibetan political prisoner, Jigme Gyatso, who is being described in serious health condition, from the Lanzhou city Prison No. 1 on April 27. The 28-year-old Tibetan writer and activist was released at the completion
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 Latest News Discussions
CTA observes International Tibet Solidarity Day, Marks Panchen Lama’s 18 years of disappearance (22:05, 18 May 2013)
CTA hosts ‘Development of Monastic Education’ conference (01:05, 18 May 2013)
'Unity of Tibet more sacred than our souls,' says the Dalai Lama (19:05, 17 May 2013)
Must We love the Party…By Bhuchung D Sonam (01:05, 17 May 2013)
Tibet reports bird flu outbreak (14:05, 16 May 2013)
  Hot News Discussions
“TIBET’S NEXT INCARNATION?” By Jamyang Norbu (22)
THE STRANGE CASE OF THE COUNTERFEIT KHAMPAS By Jamyang Norbu (14)
Will the Tibetan Parliament’s March 10 Statement Chill Free Speech? (8)
'Unity of Tibet more sacred than our souls,' says the Dalai Lama (6)
To Be or Not Be: Should Tibetans in India Assert Indian Citizenship? (6)
Must We love the Party…By Bhuchung D Sonam (6)
Tibetans shut China’s “propaganda exhibit” (6)
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama is greeted by local Tibetans and supporters upon his arrival at the Deer Park Buddhist Centre in Madison, Wisconsin on May 13, 2013. The Dalai Lama is scheduled to give a teaching on Je Tsongkhapa's Praise to Dependent Origination (tendrel toepa) at the Alliant Energy Center tomorrow. (Phayul photo/Tenzin Dasel)
Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama receiving an Honourary Degree Doctor of Humane Letters from the University of Maryland on May 7, 2013. The Dalai Lama delivered the annual Anwar Sadat Lecture for Peace to an audience of 15,000 people at the University. (Phayul photo)
Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama addresses during the 50th founding anniversary celebration of Central School for Tibetans, Dalhousie on April 28, 2013. Established in May 1963, CST Dalhousie is one of the oldest Tibetan schools in India under the Central Tibetan Schools Administration (CTSA). (Photo/OHHDL/Tenzin Choejor)
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 Latest Opinions
Rethinking the Tibet movement By Tenzing Sonam
Must We love the Party…By Bhuchung D Sonam
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Congress needs to hold China to account on Tibet by Sikyong Lobsang Sangay
THE STRANGE CASE OF THE COUNTERFEIT KHAMPAS By Jamyang Norbu
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