CTA to counter China’s cartographic aggression, to publish map with original Tibetan names
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 17: The Central Tibetan Administration, also known as the Tibetan Government-in-Exile, has announced plans to publish a comprehensive book and map documenting the original Tibetan names of places and boundaries. This initiative, aimed at countering China’s escalating cartographic aggression, was disclosed by CTA President Penpa Tsering during an interview with Hindustan Times. […]
21 Tibetan netizens interrogated and punished for sharing updates on Dingri earthquake
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 17: Chinese authorities have summoned 21 Tibetan social media users for sharing information about the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck Dingri County in Shigatse Prefecture earlier this month. The crackdown highlights the government’s tight grip on controlling narratives and restricting flow of information of the devastating earthquake in Tibet. Authorities have […]
UN experts raise alarm over detention of Tibetan monks and activists
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 16: 9 UN human rights experts have expressed grave concern over China’s continued detention and disappearance of Tibetan religious figures and activists, highlighting several recent cases that point to a pattern of repression against religious and cultural expression. The communication highlighted that in September 2024, Chinese authorities detained four Tibetans, including two monks from […]