Story Archive
2021-03-03
The group had failed to register their chat group with Chinese authorities, who closely monitor Tibetans' use of social media to block the spread of politically sensitive content.
2021-03-03
Gangbu Rikgye Nyima was freed after nine years of a 10-year prison term, but is in failing health due to torture suffered behind bars.
2021-03-01
Kunchok Jinpa, who died in February from injuries suffered in Chinese custody, was an important source of information on Driru county protests for RFA's Tibetan Service.
2021-02-24
Chinese investments in Tibet have integrated the region more closely with China, but Tibetans themselves are being economically marginalized, an India-based advocacy and research group says.
2021-02-23
Some Tibetans doubt authorities' reasons for the ban on attendance at area monasteries, which promote not just religion but Tibetan cultural traditions.
2021-02-17
Kunchok Jinpa, who lived for almost 10 years in India before returning to Tibet, is the latest in a string of cases of Tibetans dying at home or in hospitals after suffering torture in Chinese prisons.
2021-02-16
Restrictions include bans on traditional celebrations, visits to monasteries and temples, and gatherings in private homes.
2021-02-10
Some Tibetans suspect Beijing wants to dampen Losar celebrations.
2021-02-05
The International Olympic Committee has failed to hold Beijing to its promises to improve its rights record as a condition to host the Games, rights groups say.
2021-02-03
The United States will continue to press for talks between Beijing and representatives of exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on 'meaningful autonomy' for Tibetans and greater protections for their rights, the US State Department says.
2021-02-01
Chinese police impose a 10:00 p.m. curfew and check Tibetans' identification cards in the name of 'social stability' ahead of important cultural and religious observances.
2021-01-28
But rights groups say they are concerned for his health and safety under continued restrictions.
2021-01-27
Under pressure from China, Nepal has sent refugees back across the border to Tibet to face abuse at the hands of Chinese police and restricts Tibetans' freedoms of movement and expression in Nepal itself.
2021-01-25
Labrang monastery's annual Monlam Chenmo prayer festival usually draws large numbers of participants, but few may be able to attend this year.
