Fear of forcible return/fear for safety
Nineteen unnamed Tibetans have been detained in Nepal after crossing the border from Tibet. Amnesty International fears they may be forcibly returned to China where they would be at risk of detention without charge, torture and other serious human rights violations.
Tibetan Leader Urges China to Release Detained Tibetans
The Chairman of the Tibetan Cabinet, Kalon Tripa Samdhong Rinpoche, has asked China to release three who were reportedly arrested in Lhasa on June 16, 2003. In a statement on June 27, 2003, Rinpoche urged “the international community
Tibetan Leader Urges China to Release Detained Tibetans
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Tibetans disappointed
Regional Tibetan Youth Congress (RTYC) today said it was “disappointed” at India’s stand on Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR). Prime Minister Vajpayee, who is a highly respected leader with a deep knowledge of the issue, has been a strong
TWA shocked and anguished by PM Vajpayee’s China declaration
The Tibetan Women’s Association (TWA) expresses shock and anguish over the Indian Prime Minister’s joint Declaration inked with the People’s Republic of China (PRC). India recognized Tibet as an autonomous region of China.
Buddhist leader visits Twin Cities
Leilani Hotaling of Minnetonka always thought of herself as a Buddhist at heart. “I’ve wanted to somehow become connected with the Buddhist community,” she said. Having done “quite a bit of reading” on Buddhism, she decided to attend the 25th anniversary of the Minnesota Sakya Center.
Historical trade route to re-open – Careful Sino-Indian rapprochement
Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee returns today, 27 June 2003, from a six-day visit to China. Several agreements were signed during the visit that attempt to address the most crucial matter of contention between both countries over the last half a century