Tibet activists condemn China’s UNHRC re-election as “undeserved reward for repression”
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Oct 12: In a highly contentious election held on Tuesday, China secured its sixth term on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). Despite mounting international concerns and well-documented human rights abuses, China garnered a remarkable 154 out of 192 votes, exceeding the required majority by 57 votes. The UNHRC is […]
Ban on Tibetan language classes reinforced in Kardze
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Oct 12: The Education Bureau of the so-called Kardze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture issued a notification in early September, extending its ban on Tibetan language classes. The notification explicitly forbids Tibetan language instruction from primary to high secondary schools throughout the prefecture, according to rights group Tibet Watch. This recent prohibition is an […]