Coordinator Thupten Tsering Engages with Tibet Supporters in Amiens, Meets Deputy Francois Ruffin of Nouveau Front Populaire

Paris: While in Amiens (northern France) to collect annual voluntary contributions from the Tibetan community, Thupten Tsering, Coordinator of the Bureau du Tibet in Paris, met with long-time Tibet supporter Caumont Yolande, as well as Deputy Francois Ruffin of the Nouveau Front Populaire, and members of regional Tibet Support Groups on 4 May 2025.

During his meeting with Deputy Francois Ruffin, the Coordinator briefed him on the Tibetan community in Amiens, noting that approximately 150 Tibetans reside in the city. He highlighted the presence of a Weekend Tibetan Language and Cultural School and shared detailed updates on the increasingly dire situation inside Tibet.

The Coordinator also inquired about the progress of establishing a Tibet Support Group within the French National Assembly, expressing the Bureau du Tibet’s keen willingness to assist in this initiative.

During the collection of voluntary contributions, around 60 Tibetans participated. In addition, a non-Tibetan supporter was issued a new Blue Book. Donations were also gathered in support of preparations and activities related to the upcoming “Year of Compassion”.

-Report filed by Bureau du Tibet, Paris