Activists across Asia mark Human Rights Day amid ‘shrinking’ civic space
Police stop another demonstration in Cambodia while NGO workers in Laos remember a high-profile disappearance.
Tibetan monk in poor health after his release from prison
Rachung Gendun served 3 1/2 years in prison for sending prayer offerings to the Dalai Lama.
Nepal’s leader visits Beijing, joint statement uses ‘Xizang’ to refer to Tibet
The use of the term ‘Xizang’ – instead of Tibet – in a statement is seen as a warning sign for Tibetans in Nepal.
Activists tell US Congress of China’s far-reaching cultural erasure
Uyghur, Tibetan, Mongolian and Chinese activists say it’s hard to escape Beijing’s repressive reach.
Pelosi ‘hopeful’ Trump will take tough Tibet stance
The former US House speaker received an award for helping advocate on behalf of Tibetans.
Most compelling people of 2024: Year in review
As everyday people become newsmakers, RFA looks back at their stories that captivated audiences
Xi Jinping calls for wider use of Mandarin in China’s border areas
By 2025, Beijing aims for Mandarin to be spoken in 85% of the country as a whole and in 80% of rural areas.
Canada sanctions 8 Chinese officials for human rights violations
The measure comes at a time when Western governments are increasingly using sanctions to hold violators to account.
Oscar-winning actor Forest Whitaker meets Dalai Lama in northern India
The Hollywood star calls Tibetan spiritual leader a ‘symbol of peace.’
Oscar-winning actor Forest Whitaker meets Dalai Lama in northern India
The Hollywood star calls Tibetan spiritual leader a ‘symbol of peace.’
Tibetan environmental activist sentenced to 8 months in prison
He received 8 months in prison after complaining about illegal sand and gravel dredging in a local river.
