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Tibetan Village Mourns Leader’s Death Amid Calls for Abbot’s Freedom
The Tibetan village of Ponkor is gripped with anguish following the death of its leader, Gonpo Namgyal, and the continued detention of the revered Abbot Tenpa Dhargyal. Villagers have been holding prayers and rituals, imploring for the safe release of the abbot, who has been in custody since May.
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China Sanctions Canadian Advocacy Groups Over Tibet and Uyghur Rights
China has imposed sanctions on two Canadian organizations and 20 individuals involved in advocacy for Tibet and East Turkestan (referred to as Xinjiang by China). The Chinese foreign ministry announced the sanctions on Sunday, with the measures taking effect the previous day. The move is seen as retaliation for Canada’s recent actions against Chinese officials…
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Tibetan Activist Jailed for Protesting Illegal Sand Mining in His Village
Tsongon Tsering, a 29-year-old Tibetan from Tsaruma Town in Ngaba (Aba) Prefecture, has been sentenced to eight months in prison by Chinese authorities for protesting online against the illegal sand mining taking place in his local river. The sand mining, carried out by the Anhui Xianhe Construction Engineering Company, has caused significant environmental damage to…
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Hollywood Actor Forest Whitaker Meets Dalai Lama: A Moment of Solidarity for Tibetans
On December 4, 2024, Oscar-winning actor Forest Whitaker had the honor of meeting His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala, India, a moment that symbolizes continued global support for Tibetan culture and the pursuit of peace. Whitaker, joined by his daughter Sonnet Noel Whitaker, expressed deep admiration for the Dalai Lama, referring to him as…
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Karma Samdrup, Wrongfully Imprisoned Tibetan Environmentalist, Freed After 15 Years
Prominent Tibetan environmentalist and philanthropist, Karma Samdrup, has been released after serving a 15-year prison sentence. Detained on January 7, 2010, Karma was sentenced on June 24, 2010, by the Yanqi Hui Autonomous County People’s Court in Xinjiang, a region that has long been a site of tension for Tibetans. His sentence, which was initially…
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Dalai Lama Calls for Peace and Stability in Message to President-Elect Donald Trump
In his congratulatory letter to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, His Holiness the Dalai Lama made a heartfelt call for leadership that prioritizes peace, stability, and global cooperation during these challenging times. His Holiness expressed his admiration for the United States as a long-standing beacon of democracy, freedom, and the rule of law, and emphasized the…
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Tibetan Youth Whistleblower Sheds Light on Environmental Exploitation in Tibet
A brave 29-year-old Tibetan activist has exposed illegal sand and gravel mining in Tsaruma, Kakhog County, as part of a larger pattern of environmental exploitation in Tibet under Chinese rule. His reports highlight the ongoing destruction of the Tsaruma River, which is vital to the Yangtze and Yellow river systems. This incident underscores a broader…
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First Tibetan Female Cricketer in India’s State-Level Competition Shines
In a landmark achievement for both Tibetan and Indian sports, 19-year-old Jetsun Narbu has become the first Tibetan woman to break into India’s fiercely competitive state-level cricket circuit. Representing the all-women’s Mumbai Cricket Association team, Narbu is not only aiming for a place in India’s national team but is also determined to raise awareness about…
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China Detains Tibetan Teens Over Resistance to State-Run Boarding Schools
Chinese authorities have forcibly detained four Tibetan students, aged 15 to 18, for refusing to attend state-run boarding schools following the recent closure of the Buddhist primary school at Taktsang Lhamo Kirti Monastery in Dzoge County, according to a report by Radio Free Asia. The detentions come as part of the Chinese government’s broader campaign…
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French Museum Reverts to “Tibet” After Protests Over “Xizang” Labeling Mandated by China
In a significant victory for Tibetan activists, the Musée du Quai Branly-Jacques Chirac in Paris has committed to reverting to the use of “Tibet” instead of “Xizang” in its exhibits. The term “Xizang,” aggressively promoted by the Chinese government as a tool to erase their cultural and linguistic heritage.