Former Chinese President Faces Human Rights Charge
By Sean Fitzpatrick / October 18, 2013
Former Chinese president Hu Jintao faces charges in Spain over alleged genocide and human rights abuses in Tibet. The claim, brought to Spain’s National Court (Audiencia Nacional) by the Non Government Organisation Comite de Apoyo al Tibet, was originally rejected before the decision was overturned in the court of appeals read more →
Continuing Crackdown in Driru
By Tashan Mehta / October 18, 2013
The county of Driru has now been placed under additional Chinese surveillance. A new notification to various “convenience police posts” in Lhasa and Nagchu has asked officers to monitor the whereabouts of all Nagchu Tibetans. According to Human Rights Watch, there are 676 “convenience police check points” in the Tibetan read more →
10,000 People Gather to Hear His Holiness Speak in Atlanta
By Vanshika Tripathi / October 15, 2013
His Holiness the Dalai Lama graced Atlanta, Georgia with his presence during a three day trip from October 8 – 10. He gave a discourse on the topic Pillars of Responsible Citizenship in the 21st Century Global Village and spoke about the tragic wars and bloodshed of the 20th century. read more →
Teachings in McLeod Ganj
By Sean Fitzpatrick / October 11, 2013
His Holiness the Dalai Lama gave a four day public address at Tsuglakhang, the main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, starting September 30. The teachings were given at the request of Taiwanese followers and 900 people came from Taiwan to hear him, together with over 5,200 people who had travelled from read more →
Lockdown in Driru
By Tashan Mehta / October 11, 2013
The county of Driru in the Tibet Autonomous Region is currently under a security lockdown. People in Mowa village have refused to fly the Chinese flag from their rooftops, a space traditionally reserved for sacred prayer flags. Chinese flags had been given out to villagers, and on September 28 a read more →
EU Visit to Tibet Raises Concerns for Human Rights
By Mary Trewartha / September 30, 2013
The EU Special Representative for Human Rights, Mr Stavros Lambrinidis, made an official visit to Tibet from September 9-18, hosted by the Chinese Ministry for Foreign Affairs. “During my visit the Chinese authorities allowed for meetings and open discussions with a broad range of stakeholders. I had the opportunity to read more →
The Sixth Session of the 15th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile
By Zalina Gamat / September 30, 2013
The sixth session of the 15th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile was held in Dharamshala, India on September 18 – 28. The agenda for this 11 day session included the presentation of annual reports of the seven departments of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), the annual report and recommendations of the 5th Public read more →
A Friend of Tibet Dies
By Mary Trewartha / September 26, 2013
Robert Webster Ford, a lifelong friend of Tibet and the first foreigner to serve in the Tibetan government services, has died. He was born in March 1923 in Burton-on-Trent, England, and died on September 20 in London aged 90. Robert Ford joined the British Mission in Lhasa as a radio read more →
Taking Tibet to the World
By Apurva Kashyap / September 26, 2013
His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s visit this month to the European countries Latvia, Lithuania, the Czech Republic and Germany to give talks on peace, compassion and solidarity attracted a huge following. His tour began in Prague, where, referring to the recent racial attacks in the Czech Republic, he was asked read more →
The Solidarity Campaign Gains Momentum
By Tara Parashar / September 26, 2013
The Solidarity Campaign is continuing its work, touring much of India, and recently lobbying governments from Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Mumbai, Pondicherry and Tamil Nadu. In late August the South Zone Tibetan Parliamentary Delegation met famous Bollywood actors and directors in Mumbai, including Ileana D’cruz, Lakshmi Rai, Anupam Kher read more →