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Exiled Tibetans condemn alleged Epstein-Dalai Lama link as Chinese propaganda

The office of the Dalai Lama has already denied these claims by saying that the Dalai Lama has never met Jeffrey Epstein.

China deepened nationwide repression in 2025, says Human Rights Watch report

The Chinese government significantly intensified repression across the country in 2025, tightening ideological control and curbing fundamental freedoms under President Xi Jinping, according to the World Report 2026 released by Human Rights Watch (HRW).

Sikyong Penpa Tsering discusses Tibet, disinformation, and religious freedom in high-level US meetings before Geneva visit

Sikyong Penpa Tsering met US Senator Jeff Merkley on February 5 as part of his official advocacy programme in Washington, DC. Merkley a long-time and consistent supporter of the Tibetan cause and the original sponsor of the bipartisan Resolve...

Australian Parliamentary Group reviews Tibet Action Plans, reiterates support for Tibetan rights

The meeting was chaired by Co-chair of the Australian All-Party Parliamentary Group for Tibet, Susan Templeman MP, and was attended by other members of the group, including Senator Dean Smith, Senator Barbara Pocock, Senator Deborah O'Neill, Dr Sophie Scamps...

UN report warns ‘China erasing Tibetan civilisation, identity’; exile Tibetans say ‘confirmation of truth’

Reacting to the findings, members of the Tibetan exile community in Dharamshala said the UN report confirms what Tibetans have long been asserting about the situation inside Tibet.

China tightens curbs on Tibetan religious life, bars children under 18 from monasteries

Notices stating "Children under 18 are not allowed in the monastery" were reportedly posted at the monastery entrance in Kham, indicating stricter enforcement of long-standing regulations restricting minors' involvement in religious life, according to Phayul.

IRF Summit 2026: Sikyong Penpa Tsering raises Dalai Lama’s succession issue, Tibetan religious freedom

Sikyong Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration spoke at the International Religious Freedom Summit (IRF Summit 2026) during a special session titled "Tibetan Moment." The session also included longtime advocate for Tibet, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, who read...

Earthquake of magnitude 4.4 strikes Tibet

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 40km.

Dalai Lama wins Grammy for audiobook, draws praise in India and Tibetan exile community, China slams honour

Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama's landmark victory at the Grammy Awards has received widespread acclaim from political leaders in India and the Tibetan community in exile, even as Beijing strongly criticised the honour, portraying it as a politically driven...

Sikyong Penpa Tsering meets US lawmakers at Capitol Hill to discuss Dalai Lama’s succession

The discussions also covered ongoing legislative initiatives and issues related to the Dalai Lama's succession, the CTA said. Lawmakers were briefed on the recent Prague Declaration adopted by the Article 18 Alliance, which reaffirms freedom of religion or belief...

Tibetan Youth Congress condemns China’s criticism over Dalai Lama’s Grammy win

The Tibetan Youth Congress criticised China's reaction to the Dalai Lama's Grammy win, calling it misleading. TYC leaders said the award reflects his global spiritual influence and message of compassion, rejecting claims that he is anti-China or not a...

China criticises Grammy Award for Dalai Lama

China criticized the Grammy Award given to the Dalai Lama, accusing him of using it for anti-China activities and separatist goals. China views him as a political exile disguised as a religious figure. The Dalai Lama expressed gratitude and...

Exiled Tibetans cast ballots in preliminary polls

Tibetans in exile voted in the first phase of elections to choose their government-in-exile and parliament. Voters and candidates stressed unity, cultural survival and freedom, while expressing hopes of returning to a free Tibet amid concerns over shrinking communities...

Tibetans vote in first phase of Sikyong, parliament-in-exile elections; community survival tops agenda

Polling was held across the world, including in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, where the Central Tibetan Administration set up three polling booths at different locations to facilitate voting by Tibetans residing in the state.

Legal team flags coercive relocations, pastureland disputes in Qinghai’s Tibetan nomadic regions

The visit came after appeals from local residents who raised long-standing concerns over pastureland ownership disputes, forced relocations, and the lack of fair compensation, according to a report by Tibet Times, as cited by Phayul.

WUC urges OIC to raise Uyghur rights after Secretary-General’s meeting with Chinese leadership

The meeting, held on January 26, focused on enhancing dialogue and cooperation between the OIC and China. However, the WUC said there was no public reference to the ongoing human rights situation in East Turkistan, where it alleges China...

“This is a sign Tibetans haven’t given up”: CTA’s Chief Election Commissioner Yeshi on polls to elect ‘Sikyong’

The voting process, described as unique, is being conducted across 27 countries, with approximately 91,000 registered voters and 309 polling zones set up globally. The final phase of the election is scheduled to be held in April.

Exile Tibetan community gears up for ‘Unique Elections’ across 27 countries; Dalai Lama may cast vote

The Tibetan community living in exile is preparing for the first phase of elections to choose the Sikyong (President) and members of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, scheduled to be held on February 1. Termed a "unique election" by the Tibetan...

Exiled Tibetans gear up for ‘unique polls’, Dalai Lama may cast his vote in South India

More than 91,000 Tibetan voters have registered themselves in 27 countries around the world.

CFU marks Holocaust Remembrance Day, urges global action on ongoing Uyghur genocide

On Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Campaign for Uyghurs (CFU) commemorated the millions of innocent people killed during the Holocaust and paid respect to the survivors whose resilience and testimony have ensured that history is remembered. The day marked the...

“10th Panchen Lama sacrificed his life for the cause of Tibet,” says Tibetan Youth Congress President as body marks ‘Tibetan Languag...

As part of the commemoration, TYC organised a panel discussion in Dharamshala and invited scholars from the Tibetan community to deliberate on the importance of preserving the Tibetan language. In addition to the Dharamshala event, university-based programmes were organised...

Senior Tibetan Buddhist Lama missing after detention in Qinghai, rights group raises enforced disappearance concerns

Lobsang Lungrik, 51, the chief lama of Ba Gon Monastery in Chumarleb (Chinese: Qumalai) County of Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, was taken into custody under unclear circumstances.

CUS criticises OIC-China engagement, cites ongoing genocide and religious repression of Uyghur muslims

China's state-run Xinhua News Agency reported that the discussions centred on enhancing OIC-China relations and broadening dialogue and cooperation in political, economic, cultural, educational and health-related fields, with both sides highlighting longstanding ties and shared interests, as reported by...

Tibet’s leader in exile extends wishes to India on 77th Republic Day, slams China

The exile leaders also slammed China and said that they have a strong spirit so it's won't be easy to wipe out Tibet from the world's map and China's bully is not going to sustain.

Earthquake of magnitude 3.4 hits Tibet

An earthquake of magnitude 3.7 struck Tibet on Sunday, a statement by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said.

China faces criticism as record 10,500 Tibetan students enrolled in ‘Tibet Classes’, raising concerns of cultural assimilation

More than 10,000 Tibetan students were enrolled in China's Tibet Classes in 2025, the highest since the programme began. The expansion includes new schools and vocational classes, while the programme continues to face criticism over cultural assimilation and political...

WUC urges UK PM Keir Starmer to raise Uyghur genocide during landmark China visit

According to the WUC, the prospect of deeper engagement with China has generated serious concern among Uyghur communities and human rights advocates, given that there have been no meaningful policy changes in East Turkistan since the last UK prime...

UN experts accuse China of systematic forced labour targeting Uyghurs, Tibetans

UN human rights experts warned that China is using widespread forced labour programmes targeting Uyghur, Kazakh, Kyrgyz minorities and Tibetans. They said labour transfers and relocations involve coercion, surveillance and threats, and may amount to crimes against humanity.

UK approves China’s largest European Embassy amid security, human rights concerns

The United Kingdom government has given the green light to China's plans to build what is set to become its largest diplomatic mission in Europe, a decision that has triggered sharp criticism from security experts, opposition politicians, and human...

Tibetan youth empowerment meet in Italy spotlights China’s forced assimilation in Tibet

The programme was jointly organised by the Tibet Bureau Geneva and the Department of Information and International Relations (DIIR) of the CTA, in collaboration with the Eurac Research Centre, underscoring the CTA's leadership in empowering Tibetan youth to counter...