Tibet

Human rights group estimates that up to 220,000 Tibetans will die of COVID

Human rights group estimates that up to 220,000 Tibetans will die of COVID

International Campaign for Tibet based its report on census data, COVID studies abroad and first-hand accounts.

Authorities refuse to let family of ill Tibetan businessman visit him in prison

Authorities refuse to let family of ill Tibetan businessman visit him in prison

Brother posts videos of himself pleading with authorities to visit Dorjee Tashi, who is serving life sentence.

China bans photos, videos of cemeteries as COVID deaths surge in Tibet

China bans photos, videos of cemeteries as COVID deaths surge in Tibet

Authorities apparently want to restrict news of rising case numbers as deaths continue to climb, sources say.

COVID deaths surge in Tibet after lockdowns end

COVID deaths surge in Tibet after lockdowns end

Numbers climb after authorities end restrictions on movement and gatherings in Tibetan areas.

Chinese authorities detain Tibetan writer for contacting people in exile

30-year-old man was detained amid a string of crackdowns targeting Tibetans in China

Tibetan writer held by China for ‘discussing’ Dalai Lama

Tibetan writer held by China for ‘discussing’ Dalai Lama

Rongwo Gangkar was arrested in Rebgong early last year, a source in the region says.

Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama waves during his first day of a teaching session at the Kalachakra Ground in Bodhgaya, India, Dec. 29, 2022.

Japanese Buddhists back selection of next Dalai Lama by Tibetans, not China

2023-01-24

The group condemns China claiming authority to appoint the reincarnation of the spiritual leader.

Report offers fresh examples of destruction of religious sites in eastern Tibet

2023-01-24

Residents of Drago county liken the demolition to a second Cultural Revolution.

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Massive fire destroys ancient Buddhist monastery on Tibet-Nepal border

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Rare photos show evidence of monks, nuns evicted from Tibetan Buddhist center

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Insult follows injury to Tibetan monks

Insult follows injury to Tibetan monks
Restrictions on Nepal’s Tibetan refugees likely to continue under new prime minister

Restrictions on Nepal’s Tibetan refugees likely to continue under new prime minister

Pushpa Kamal Dahal is a former Maoist guerrilla leader seen as close to China.

Miles Yu [second from left] is seen with Trump administration Secretary of State Mike Pompeo [fourth from left] at the Taoyuan International Airport in Taiwan in March 2022.

Two Americans sanctioned by China say they don’t care

Beijing issued sanctions against U.S. citizens Miles Yu and Todd Stein.

Kelsang Dolma, Zamkar and Delha are seen in undated photos.

Concern grows over Tibetan women detained amid COVID lockdowns

The Dalai Lama watches a welcome dance performed by Tibetan artists, as he arrives at the Tsuglakhang temple in Dharmsala, India, Sept. 7, 2022.

Indian Buddhist organization says no to Beijing-appointed Dalai Lama successor

Monlam Gyatso, seen in this undated photo, was convicted of allegedly supporting the '10-point regulation campaign' started by another monk 'to discourage people from killing and selling animals,' a source told RFA.

Tibetan monk sentenced to 3 years by Chinese authorities

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Why do Tibetans self-immolate

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