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Dharamshala: CTA marks 67th Tibetan National Uprising Day, international leaders voice support for Tibetan rights
The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) on Tuesday commemorated the 67th anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising Day at the Tsuglagkhang courtyard in Dharamshala, paying tribute to Tibetan martyrs of the 1959 uprising and reiterating calls for the protection of...
Shimla: Tibetans-in-exile mark 67th National Uprising Day, call for global support for Tibet’s freedom
Hundreds of Tibetans-in-exile gathered in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla on Tuesday to mark the 67th anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising Day, holding a protest march and urging the international community to support Tibet's freedom and the rights of Tibetans...
New Delhi: Tibetan Youth Congress stages peaceful protest outside Chinese Embassy on 67th Tibetan National Uprising Day
Members of the Tibetan community under the banner of the Tibetan Youth Congress staged a peaceful protest outside the Chinese Embassy in the national capital on Tuesday, demanding freedom for Tibet and the protection of human rights for Tibetans.
Tibet supporters gather in Dharamshala to mark uprising day
Tibetans living in exile and supporters of the Tibetan cause from more than 37 countries gathered in Dharamshala on Tuesday to commemorate the 67th Tibetan National Uprising Day at the main Tibetan temple, Tsuglagkhang.
Special Tibet Support Groups’ meeting concludes in Dharamshala, 120 representatives from 32 countries participate
The Core Group for Tibetan Cause-India concluded the Special Tibet Support Groups (TSGs) meeting in the north Indian hill town of Dharamshala on Monday afternoon. More than 120 participants representing 32 countries expressed solidarity with the Tibetan people in...
Italian representatives visit Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, discuss Tibet’s political situation
During the meeting, participants highlighted the long-standing ties between Italy and Tibet, noting that cultural exchanges between the two date back to the 17th and 18th centuries. At that time, Italian Jesuit and Capuchin missionaries travelled to Lhasa, where...
Tibetan women raise awareness about situation inside Tibet on International Women’s Day in Dharamshala
Tibetan women activists on Sunday gathered in Himachal Pradesh's Dharamshala to raise awareness about the critical situation of the Tibetans inside Tibet, particularly women, on the occasion of International Women's Day, highlighting the challenges faced by them living in...
Chinese authorities jail Tibetan monk for 6 years for teaching Tibetan language to children
The Chinese government has sentenced Palden Yeshe, a Tibetan monk, to six years in prison for teaching Tibetan language to over 300 students during their school holidays, drawing renewed criticism over China's tightening restrictions on Tibetan cultural and linguistic...
China moves to sideline minority languages with sweeping Mandarin-only policy
China is preparing to introduce a major legal overhaul that could dramatically reshape language use across the country, prioritising Mandarin Chinese in education and public life while sharply limiting the role of minority languages.
STP flags transnational repression at United Nations Human Rights Council session in Geneva
The discussion featured key representatives from communities impacted by state-driven cross-border repression, including Sarah from STP Germany, Zumrita Akrin of the Uyghur Congress, Lebin Ding representing the Felang Goan Chinese community, and Thinley Chukki, Representative of His Holiness the...
HRW warns China’s draft ‘Ethnic Unity’ law could intensify repression, erase minority rights
The 62-article draft Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress was submitted to the National People's Congress on September 8, 2025. An official explanatory document states that the law "implements General Secretary Xi Jinping's important thinking" on ethnic affairs...
Dharamshala: Tibetans mark 15th Day of Losar, pray for Dalai Lama’s long life and world peace
The occassion considered highly auspicious in Tibetan Buddhism, marks the culmination of Losar festivities. Devotees assembled for special prayers amid a spiritually significant full moon day.
Chinese Authorities Intensify Crackdown on Tibetan Language and Religious Content on Kuaishou
Citing sources within Tibet, the Phayul report states that posts featuring Tibetan script, spoken Tibetan language, traditional attire, religious teachings, and images of revered spiritual leaders are increasingly subjected to censorship. Users reportedly face warnings, temporary suspensions, or permanent...
French lawmaker raises concerns over Tibetan language policy, France voices alarm
The report states that Deputy Charles de Courson of the French National Assembly submitted a formal written question to the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, warning about a policy change scheduled for 2026 that would remove Tibetan...
Pro-Tibet groups hold protest in Geneva as UNHRC 61st session opens, raises concerns over rights situation in Tibet
The peaceful demonstration, held on 23 February 2026, was organised by the Tibetan Community in Switzerland and Liechtenstein (TCSL) and attended by Representative Thinley Chukki.
Former Tibetan political prisoners offer ‘Long Life Prayer’ to Dalai Lama, allege repression in Tibet
Former political prisoners and the Lhasa Boys' Association held a prayer ceremony in Dharamshala for the Dalai Lama. They highlighted severe repression in Tibet, alleging systematic Chinese efforts to eradicate Tibetan identity, language, and religious freedom, while restricting movement...
Beijing pushes back against US Tibet appointment, denies legitimacy of human rights role
As cited by Phayul, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday designated Riley M Barnes, currently serving as Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labour, as the new US Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues. The...
HP: Dalai Lama attends ‘Long Life Prayer’ offered to him by ex-Tibetan political prisoners in Dharamsala
The 14th Dalai Lama, currently 90 years old, will be turning 91 in July 2026.
Able to preserve our identity with international support, including from India: Sikyong Tsering at Dalai Lama’s 86th enthronement anniversary
He was addressing a gathering in Dharamshala during the 86th enthronement anniversary celebrations of the 14th Dalai Lama, organised by the Central Tibetan Administration.
China accused of exporting Uyghur surveillance and intimidation worldwide
On 15 February, WUC leaders joined approximately 70 members of the Swiss Uyghur diaspora for a community gathering in Switzerland. President Turgunjan Alawdun and Vice President Zumretay Arkin addressed the event, describing it as a show of unity amid...
Tibetans offer condolence prayers for Ngari Rinpoche, youngest brother of Dalai Lama
Tenzin choegyal was the youngest brother of the Dalai Lama and he was cremated in the Indian hill station yesterday.
China accused of expanding repression as exiled voices rally at Geneva summit
Senior activists from Uyghur, Tibetan and Chinese Christian communities used the platform of the Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy to sharply criticise China's human rights record, accusing the Chinese government of intensifying repression across multiple regions and...
China tightens grip on Tibetan monk after prison release, report highlights ongoing religious crackdown
A Tibetan monk from Kirti Monastery continues to face intrusive state monitoring even after being released early from prison, highlighting what rights groups describe as China's sustained repression of religious freedom in Tibet, as reported by Phayul.
Losar, the Tibetan New Year celebration begins with traditional prayers in Dharamshala
They are welcoming the Fire Horse Year 2153 and bidding farewell to the Wood Snake Year 2152. The Religion and Culture Department of the Tibetan government-in-exile is organising special traditional prayers on this occasion at the main Tibetan temple,...
Marco Rubio extends Losar greetings, Central Tibetan Administration welcomes US special coordinator appointment
Senator Marco Rubio marked Losar by reaffirming US support for Tibetan rights and appointing Riley M. Barnes as Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues. The CTA welcomed the move, hoping it promotes dialogue and protects Tibetan culture. The US maintains...
‘Celebrate resilience of Tibetan community worldwide”: Marco Rubio extends wishes on Tibetan New Year Losar
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday extended wishes on the occasion of Losar, the Tibetan New Year and underlined the resilience of the Tibetan community across the world.
China expands propaganda airwaves in Tibet as independent voices fade
As China advances its sinicisation campaign in the Tibet Autonomous Region, the government has moved aggressively to expand the reach of its Tibetan-language broadcasting, even as access for outside media continues to narrow.
China accused of extending abuse as Tibetan Activist A-Nya Sengdra leaves prison gravely
Tibetan environmental campaigner and anti-corruption whistle-blower A-Nya Sengdra has been released from a Sichuan prison in fragile health, but fresh reports indicate that Chinese authorities continue to keep him under tight surveillance and restrict his access to medical care....
Penpa Tsering to continue as leader of Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile: Poll results confirm
The Election Commission of the Central Tibetan Administration announced the preliminary election for the Sikyong and members of the 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile on Friday.
Tibetan environmental activist A-Nya Sengdra released after years in prison
The 55-year-old returned to his family residence in Rakyang Village in Gade County, Golog, but uncertainty hangs over his physical condition and the extent to which authorities will allow him to travel or speak freely, as reported by Phayul.

































