Tibetan activists say this is another attempt by communist Chinese leaders to undermine Tibetan culture and even absurdly to control the religious afterlife. "How could an atheist party be able to recognize the next Dalai Lama?
Germany's Angela Merkel Says Olympics Putting China Rights Record Under Scrutiny. "The world will watch China in a way not seen in many years," Merkel said in a speech to the Chinese
China has charged a Tibetan villager with subversion after he spoke at a gathering in support of the Dalai Lama's return to Tibet, a human rights group said on Wednesday. China's ruling Communist Party frowns on dissent,
The 13th General Body Meeting (GBM) of the Tibetan Youth Congess (TYC) began this morning at the Tibetan Children’s Village School’s Deckyi Tsering Hall. The 6-day GBM will conclude on September 2. Among other agendas,
Runggye Adak's outburst, which prompted clashes between Tibetans demanding his release and security forces, has been labeled a "major political incident" by China's central government, which has ordered hundreds of
The cultural and ethnic identity of Tibet has changed dramatically in recent years, and recently implemented policies and projects indicate this change is intentional and that the railway was built to assist with the
The current fate and whereabouts of Adruk Lopoe, a 45-year old monk who was arrested by the Lithang County Public Security Bureau (PSB) officials on the evening of 21 August 2007, still remain unknown. According to confirmed information
The Chinese government decided last week to regulate the reincarnation of Buddhist monks in Tibet, requiring them to seek state permission before being reborn. In a bizarre public statement, the State Administration
In early September a wide range of events will be held in Tuva to support the forthcoming public prayer about longevity of Dalai Lama, which Russian Buddhists plan to hold in Tibetan residence of their spiritual leader
Tibetan People’s Movement is organizing a candle light vigil and signature campaign in Dharamsala, India, on 28 August 2007 for the immediate release of O’dho, Apha Bhomo, Rongye Adak and Adruk Lopo. There will also be an
