63 cases of enforced disappearances in four years, rights group calls China to end its unlawful practise
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Aug 31: In observance of the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, the Dharamshala-based rights group, Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) reported 63 known cases of enforced disappearances in Tibet over the past four years. In its statement, the TCHRD expressed solidarity with the victims and […]
SFT honours Dege protestors and activists with Lhakar Award on 30th anniversary
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Aug. 31: In commemoration of its 30th anniversary, Students for a Free Tibet (SFT), a network of young activists advocating for Tibetan freedom, awarded the 2024 ‘Lhakar Award for Resistance in Tibet’ to the peaceful protestors of Dege in Kham region of Tibet. The Lhakar Award for Dedication was presented to […]
Beijing-appointed Panchen Lama intensifies campaign against the Dalai Lama, promotes Xi’s “rule of law”
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Aug 31: The Beijing-appointed 11th Panchen Lama, Gyaltsen Norbu (Ch. Gyaincain Norbu), widely criticised as the “fake Panchen,” “Chinese puppet,” and “Chinese Panchen,” recently led a “Three Consciousness Symposium” in Nagchu (Ch. Naqu) Prefecture within the so called Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR). This event, as reported by Bitter Winter, a magazine dedicated […]
Tibetan National Team to compete in 2nd edition of Climate Cup in Ladakh
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Aug. 31: The Tibetan National Men’s Football Team is set to participate in the second edition of the Climate Cup in UT of Ladakh, a pioneering tournament dedicated to raising awareness about climate change through the sport of football. Six teams will compete in this year’s tournament: the Tibetan National Team, J&K […]
Documentary on Dalai Lama to premiere at the Zurich Film Festival
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Aug 31: Renowned Hollywood actor and long-time Tibet supporter Richard Gere, along with Ama Jetsun Pema, sister of the Dalai Lama, and Sikyong Penpa Tsering, Prime Minister of the Tibetan Government-in-Exile, will attend the world premiere of the Swiss documentary on Tibetan leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama “WISDOM OF HAPPINESS” at […]