Activists hang “Free Tibet” banner to protest Olympic torch arrival
Four Tibet independence activists were detained this morning after two activists abseiled off Westminster Bridge and unfurled a 74 square meter protest banner reading, “One World
The Dalai Lama’s Appeal Transcends Religion, Politics
When the leader of the world’s Tibetan Buddhists again visits Seattle for a gathering next week on compassion, more than 153,000 people are expected at speeches and workshops to be held over five days at some of the city’s
Russians and Buddhist Republic supporters hold pro-Tibet protest in Moscow
A long awaited manifestation in support of Tibet and His Holiness the Dalai Lama finally happened in Moscow. It took the organizers a lot of strength and persistence to persuade authorities to allow Russian Buddhists, who follow Tibetan Buddhism traditionally, to voice their view on the current situation in Tibet
Tseyang Kyi
Photo of 22-year-old girl, Tse Yangky, from Tongkor Township, Karze County, Karze [Ch: Ganzi] “Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture,” Sichuan Province, who was shot and killed during the demonstration in Tongkor on April 3, 2008. During a peaceful demonstration led by the monks of Tonkgor monastery, the Armed Police fired on a crowd of several hundreds, killing at least 8 Tibetans, including a young boy identified as son of Tsering Phuntsok from Druyak village. The demonstration, joined by hundreds of Tibetans, reportedly broke out after the monks of the monastery were forced to denounce the Dalai Lama by local Chinese officials. Unconfirmed sources, however, say up to 15 Tibetans were killed during the demonstration. (Phayul.com / photo released by Tibet Society UK & Tibetan Youth UK) | CLICK HERE for more information
Sarkozy uses Olympics to pressure China on Tibet
French President Nicholas Sarkozy stepped up the pressure on China Saturday over its handling of the Tibet crisis by warning he may boycott the Olympic opening, following fresh
Experts and former diplomats say India is buckling under Chinese pressure
India’s Tibet Policy was sharply criticized by former Indian diplomats and experts accusing the government of “buckling under Chinese pressure” and compromising on principles in a
Freedom Bike Rally in Support of Freedom of Expression in Tibet
The Tibetan Solidarity Committee-Delhi Chapter launched a Bike Rally at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. The Freedom Bike Rally is a part
China to step up controversial ‘re-education’ campaign for Tibetans
Efforts by authorities to “re-educate” monks at a monastery in Sichuan province in southwest China led to protests there on Thursday in which at least eight Tibetans were killed
China Blocks Reporting in Tibetan Areas
It was just after nightfall when three journalists were stopped at a police checkpoint on a winding, rutted road in China’s western Sichuan province — territory
Unrest in Tibet: An Update
Following the aftermath of the March 14 demonstration in Lhasa till the end of March, foreign students of Tibet University studying Tibetan language were restricted from leaving