Tibet

A selection of news from and about Tibet. Most of these articles were aired in Uke, Kham, or Amdo dialects and can be found, in their original language, on the Web sites, in written and audio format. For maps, slideshows, and videos, please visit the multimedia section of the Tibetan Web site.

Tibetan TV Dishes Pulled

2009-06-21

Tibetans cite a new government effort to control what news they hear.

Tibetan Women Film Wins Emmy

2009-06-19

A new look on successive generations of Tibetan women wins a major award, and praise from Tibetans.

Clashes, Detentions in Tibet

2009-06-18

More tensions and arrests are reported in eastern Tibet.

Tibetans Held After Gathering

2009-06-10

A rare large gathering of Tibetan Buddhists ends with six people in custody.

Mine Dispute Largely Settled

2009-06-09

Mining at a site Tibetans regard as sacred will cease, but where will the hazardous waste go?

Mine Standoff Said Resolved

2009-05-27

Have talks settled a long-running dispute over plans to mine gold at a sacred Tibetan site?

Standoff at Tibet Gold Mine

2009-05-24

Tibetan Buddhists regard it as a sacred site. Gold deposits make Ser Ngul Lo valuable in other ways too, and tensions are rising.


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