China sanctions Tibetan and Uyghur advocacy groups in Canada
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Dec. 23: China has imposed sanctions on two Canadian organisations and 20 individuals connected to Tibet and East Turkestan (CH: Xinjiang) advocacy efforts. The Chinese foreign ministry announced the measures on Sunday, stating they took effect on Saturday. The sanctions target the Canada Tibet Committee (CTC) and the Uyghur Rights Advocacy Project […]
British Museum faces backlash over use of “Xizang” for Tibet
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Dec. 23: The British Museum in London is facing growing criticism over its use of the term “Xizang” in its Silk Roads exhibition, which Tibetan groups accuse of misrepresenting Tibetan heritage and supporting China’s narrative on Tibet. Tibetan community leaders and human rights groups in England have demanded the removal of the term […]
Village chief dead, over 20 detained in Golog
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Dec. 23: Chinese authorities have reportedly detained over 20 villagers, including Khenpo Tenpa Dhargye from Ponkar village in Darlag County, Golog Prefecture, according to the Tibetan news outlet Tibet Times. Among those arrested was Gonpo Namgyal, the village chief, who tragically succumbed to injuries sustained from severe beatings and electrocution during his […]