Tibet news
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With 156 COVID-19 Cases Among the Monks, Tibetan Monastery in Dharamshala is Sealed
In one of the worst cluster cases among the Tibetan exile community, Gyuto monastery discovered with 156 positive COVID-19 cases. The Tibetan monastery located in lower part of Dharamshala called Sidhpur is an important institution for the Buddhist monks. Due to surprising discovery of such a large cluster case, the monastery has been sealed as…
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Tibetan Women, Nuns Face Brutal Sexual Abuse in China’s Reeducation Camps
There is a growing protest against China’s infamous Transformation or Re-education camps across the world. But there are more revelation about Tibetan women including Buddhist nuns subjected to brutal sexual abuse in those camps. The ordeals of the victims are very saddening and people are very much shocked about such serious systematic abuse of human…
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Tibetan on 21 Years Jail Term Under Chinese Authorities Dies of Prison Injuries
A Tibetan serving a 21 years jail term under Chinese authorities has died of prison injuries. According to the information released by a human rights organisation, the victim has died of serious physical injuries that led to his death at a local hospital. For the worse, the family members of the deceased had no knowledge…
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Penpa Tsering Wins Preliminary Round of Tibetan Elections
As the official announcement for the preliminary round of elections in exile Tibetan community was made, Penpa Tsering came out with largest number of votes. Along with the announcement for the results of Sikyong elections, the results for the elections for Members of Tibetan Parliament in Exile was declared. The official list of finalists will…
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Tibetan Language Activist Released After 5 Years Term But Fears Restrictions
Tibetan Business man who was arrested for campaigning in favour of Tibetan language education in Tibet was released after completing five year term. However, despite the news of his release, there has been no formal contact with the Tibetan activist and it raises the concern whether he is actually free even after completing his five…
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US Urges Nepal to Legally Register and Protect Tibetan Refugees
The United States Department of State in a statement to Radio Free Asia urged Nepal government to legally register and protect Tibetan refugees. As the Chinese influence over Nepal grows stronger, Tibetan refugees in the country are being strictly monitored to not allow activities that are sensitive to the Chinese government. It urged Nepal follow…
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Top Two Candidates Will Contest Final Round Exile Tibetan Election
After the preliminary round of exile Tibetan elections, top two candidates will be contesting in the final round. According to the compilation of polling results by local election bodies in exile, there are two clear front runners. While the lead is held by former Speaker Penpa Tsering, Kalsang Dorjee Aukatsang has clinched the second spot.…
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How to surrender Tibetan Identity Certificate (IC) and RC
Tibetan citizens of India born between January 26, 1950, and June 30, 1987, and their descendants can now surrender their Foreigner’s Registration Certificate and Identity Certificate to apply for an Indian passport. The Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India issued a directive on September 17, 2018, allowing eligible Tibetans to obtain Indian…
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Nepal Detains 5 Tibetans As Voting in Exile Elections Held in Secrecy
The tight political crack down over Tibetan refugees in Nepal is well known, local police has reportedly detained around five Tibetans as voting in exile elections were held in secrecy. According to the Tibetan report by Radio Free Asia, five Tibetans including a journalist and an official have been detained by Nepal Police in Boudha…
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Tibetan School Receives Certificate of Excellent Academic Performance from CBSE
A Tibetan school in India has been given the certificate of appreciation by CBSE for excellent academic performance. In the social media update shared by the official handles of the Tibetan school, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi has recognised it with a certificate for excellent academic performance in the board exams…