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Repression was severe in Tibet: US annual report

May 21, 2013 3:09 pm

DHARAMSHALA: The US State Department said in a new report that Tibetans in Tibet faced severe religious repression, and societal discrimination throughout last year. In its International Religious Freedom Report for 2012 released Monday, the Chinese government’s respect for and protection of religious freedom in Tibet deteriorated markedly, with a substantial increase in official interference More>>

Sikyong Welcomes United States Senate Judiciary Committee’s Approval of the Provision of 5,000 Visas to Tibetan Refugees

May 21, 2013 11:59 am

May 20, 2013 Dharamsala: The US Senate Judiciary Committee approved the provision of 5,000 immigration visas to displaced Tibetans residing in India and Nepal. The amendment, offered by Senator Dianne Feinstein and cosponsored by Chairman Patrick Leahy and Senator Chuck Schumer, was approved by voice vote and included in the immigration reform bill currently under More>>

Chinese security forces patrol a street in Lhasa, the capital of Lhasa/File photo

CTA Releases Revised White Paper on Self-Immolations (Updated)

May 20, 2013 12:04 pm

Dharamshala: The Tibet Policy Institute (TPI), a think-tank of the Central Tibetan Administration, released the revised version of its White Paper on Tibetan self-immolations on the occasion of International Tibet Solidarity Day on 17 May. The White Paper titled ‘Why Tibet is Burning..’ explains the fundamental reasons behind the ongoing wave of self-immolations inside Tibet More>>

Sweden visit draws wide media coverage on Tibet

May 19, 2013 3:24 pm

Sikyong’s maiden visit to Sweden from 15-17 May was hosted by the Swedish organization for Individual Relief – Individuell Manniskohjalp (SOIR-IM). Upon his arrival at the Arlanda airport, Stockholm, he was received by Mr. Bo Paulsson, Secretary General of the Board of IM and Ms Sofio Olsson, Regional Director South Asia of IM and by More>>

Sikyong Dr Lobsang Sangay’s interview on C-Span

May 14, 2013 10:32 am

Sikyong Dr Lobsang Sangay of the Central Tibetan Administration talked to C-Span about the current political, social, economic condition of Tibet, the on-going tensions with China, and the Obama administration’s approach to both countries. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. (Watch) US leaders like former President George W. Bush, incumbent Secretary More>>

Members of the audience listening to Sikyong Dr Lobsang Sangay at the Council on Foreign Relations event

A Conversation with Sikyong Lobsang Sangay – Council on Foreign Relations

May 14, 2013 7:57 am

Sikyong Dr Lobsang Sangay, the democratically-elected Tibetan leader and political successor to His Holiness the Dalai Lama, addressed one of the world’s most influential foreign-policy think-tank, the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), based in Washington, on 8 March. The Sikyong spoke on the way forward to find a mutually-acceptable solution to the problem of Tibet More>>

News Flash

First Ever Geshema Dialectic Debate Underway

May 22, 2013 5:30 pm

DHARAMSHALA: The first ever Geshema dialetic debate is currently underway at Jamyang Choeling nunnery, located about 10 kms from Dharamshala. 27 More>>
His Holiness Meets Vietnamese Buddhists, School Students and the Mayor at Louisville

May 22, 2013 11:25 am

(Dalai Lama.com) His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s first meeting on his last day in Louisville was with a group of gentle Vietnamese More>>
Chief Secretary of Karnataka Assures Continued Support to Settlements

May 22, 2013 10:15 am

DHARAMSHALA: Mr S.V Ranganath, Chief Secretary to the government of Karnataka state assured continued support to Tibetan settlements in Karnataka at a More>>
Repression was severe in Tibet: US annual report

May 21, 2013 3:09 pm

DHARAMSHALA: The US State Department said in a new report that Tibetans in Tibet faced severe religious repression, and societal discrimination throughout More>>
Parliament Speaker Opens Workshop on Youth Leadership

May 21, 2013 3:01 pm

DHARAMSHALA: Speaker Penpa Tsering of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile today inaugurated a comprehensive leadership workshop for Tibetan college students at Gangkyi, Dharamshala. The More>>
Sikyong Welcomes United States Senate Judiciary Committee’s Approval of the Provision of 5,000 Visas to Tibetan Refugees

May 21, 2013 11:59 am

May 20, 2013 Dharamsala: The US Senate Judiciary Committee approved the provision of 5,000 immigration visas to displaced Tibetans residing in India More>>
Tibetans Across the World Mark International Tibet Solidarity Day

May 21, 2013 10:43 am

Tibet Solidarity Day Observed in Delhi NEW DELHI: A prayer service (Prarthana Sabha) was held in Rajghat, Delhi to observe the International More>>
International Tibet Solidarity Day Observed in Russia

May 21, 2013 9:23 am

Moscow: The International Tibet Solidarity Day was observed on 17th May in the capital of Russia by Tibetans, the Dharma friends and More>>

News From Other Sites

Immigration Overhaul Wins Panel’s Backing in the Senate

May 22, 2013 2:47 pm

by By Ashley Parker and Julia Preston (The New York Times) WASHINGTON — The Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday approved a broad More>>
France 24: Seven Days in Tibet

May 21, 2013 11:07 pm

Tibet has been off-limits to journalists since the Chinese government brutally suppressed riots in the region five years ago. France 24′s regional More>>
Chinese troops suffering post-traumatic stress disorder in Tibet

May 21, 2013 8:43 pm

The battle to keep Tibetans under control is inflicting severe psychological damage on Chinese armed police, an internal training document has revealed. More>>
India plays down omission of ‘Tibet’ from joint statement

May 21, 2013 8:38 am

[The Hindu] India’s decision to once again avoid reaffirming its commitment to a ‘One China policy’ has raised eyebrows in Beijing but More>>
US senators approve 5,000 visas for Tibet refugees

May 21, 2013 8:35 am

[AFP] WASHINGTON – US lawmakers debating a landmark immigration bill on Monday approved the provision of 5,000 visas to Tibetan refugees to More>>
The Tibetan test By Edward Lucas

May 16, 2013 4:20 pm

[Europeanvoice.com] By Edward Lucas The West must unite to resist Chinese bullying against those who meet Tibet’s leaders The Tibet season has More>>
Tibetan Scholars’ Appeal to Halt the Destruction of Old Lhasa

May 15, 2013 2:41 pm

[Petitions24.com] To: President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China Mme. Irina Bukova, Director-General of UNESCO We, the undersigned, More>>
Xu Zhiyong: On the New Citizens’ Movement

May 14, 2013 2:06 pm

Rights defense lawyer Xu Zhiyong has continued his advocacy despite years of setbacks. The Open Constitution Initiative, a legal assistance NGO he and several other lawyers More>>