European Parliament calls for a special EU coordinator for Tibet
In a hard-hitting resolution on the human rights situation in Tibet, the European Parliament criticised China for its human rights abuses and called on EU foreign policy chief Ashton to appoint a special EU coordinator for Tibet.
Tamding Thar
The charred body of Tamding Thar, an elderly Tibetan in his 50s, who self-immolated earlier today in front of the county’s People’s Armed Police camp in an apparent protest against the Chinese government in Chentsa, Amdo eastern Tibet. 40 Tibetans have set themselves on fire since 2009, demanding freedom in Tibet and the return of His Holiness the Dalai Lama from exile. (Phayul photo/An exiled Tibetan from Chentsa)
Tibet Marcher Tsetan Dorjee sentenced to five years by Nepali court
In an unexpected ruling, a court in Nepal today sentenced Tsetan Dorjee, the Tibetan who was on a march back home, to five years and five months, and 25 days in prison for illegally entering Nepal.
After 21 years, Aung San Suu Kyi to deliver Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech
Twenty one years after winning the Nobel Peace Prize, Burmese pro-democracy leader, Aung San Suu Kyi will be delivering her acceptance speech in Oslo tomorrow.
Tamding Thar
Hundreds of Tibetans are seen carrying the body of Tamding Thar, an elderly Tibetan in his 50s, who self-immolated earlier today in an apparent protest against the Chinese government in Chentsa, Amdo eastern Tibet. 40 Tibetans have set themselves on fire since 2009, demanding freedom in Tibet and the return of His Holiness the Dalai Lama from exile. (Phayul photo/Ghangri)
Breaking: Elderly Tibetan dies in self-immolation protest (Updated)
In confirmed reports coming out of Tibet, Tamding Thar, a Tibetan in his 50s, set himself on fire in Amdo Chentsa region of Tibet in an apparent protest against the Chinese government today at around 6:30 am (local time).