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Tibetan monk released after six-month detention, faces serious health issues and ongoing surveillance

Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, March 23: Ven. Zega Gyatso, a Tibetan monk from Tsang Monastery in Ba County, Tsolho (Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture), has reportedly been released after six months of detention by Chinese authorities. However, he continues to suffer...

China accused of continued repression as Tibetan monk remains under tight surveillance

Tibet Times reported that Tibetan monk Zegya Gyatso was released after six months of detention, but remains under "strict monitoring" by Chinese authorities. Gyatso is suffering from "severe vision problems" and joint pain, with reports indicating his health significantly...

Freedom House report shows no reprieve in intense repression in Tibet

March 23, 2026 Tibet’s global freedom score is zero for the third year in a row, according to the Freedom in the World 2026 report released by the watchdog group Freedom House on March 19, and Tibet remains “not...

Sacks Instead of Ballot Boxes: Tibetan MPs Flag Election Integrity Concerns in Nepal

By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA, 23 March: The Tibetan parliament raised serious concerns over alleged voting irregularities in Nepal, including the reported use of cloth sacks in place of standard lockable ballot boxes during the preliminary election and warned of...

Ven. Zega Gyatso Released, But Remains Under Strict Surveillance

Venerable Zegya Gyatso, a monk from Tsang Monastery in Sog County, Huangnan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture has been released from detention. Yet, he continues to face health issues such as severely impaired vision in both eyes.

China to debut Sinicized Tibetan tap dance to mark Tibet dissolution day

(TibetanReview.net, Mar22’26) – China is to mark its full annexation of Tibet in Beijing on Mar 28 with theatrical presentations of a Sinicized version of the Tibetan tap dance produced with the involvement of Chinese propaganda and dance bodies...

Tibetan monk who went missing 5 yrs ago, resurfaces as prisoner; China accused of “cultural crackdown”

In a post shared on X, CTA stated that Yeshi was reportedly detained on May 17, 2021 and remained missing for nearly five years, with no official information provided about his condition or whereabouts during that period.

CCP’s Show Biz Policy in Tibet: A Sinister Agenda Hidden in Plain Sight

OPINION Professor Phuntsog* makes a striking observation, suggesting that the CCP employs a calculated strategy to manipulate public perception. While permitting the production and showcasing of Tibetan music and dance—the visible and surface-level aspects of culture, likened to the...

A musical sojourn through big cat terrain

A musical sojourn through big cat terrain

Tibetan Govt in exile condemn China’s Ethnic Unity Law, warn it will intensify repression

The Tibetan leadership in exile has called on the international community to closely monitor the implementation of the law and raise concerns over its potential impact on human rights and cultural freedoms.

China returns Tibetan monk’s custodial dead body to monastery in Qinghai

(TibetanReview.net, Mar21’26) – Chinese police in a northeastern part of Qinghai province had returned the body of a young Tibetan Buddhist monk to his monastery on Dec 8, 2025 after having taken him away previously on an unspecified date...

US far-right activist Loomer elated by her ‘rare and meaningful encounter’ with Dalai Lama

(TibetanReview.net, Mar21’26) – American far-right political activist Laura Loomer, known for her access to President Donald Trump, has on Mar 20 met Tibet’s exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, at his home in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, and hailed him...

Sacks of Votes, Lack of Rules, EC Confirms Nepal Irregularities; Investigations Ongoing

Sacks of Votes, Lack of Rules, EC Confirms Nepal Irregularities; Investigations Ongoing

European Parliament Honors Dalai Lama With Global Compassion Conference

The European Parliament hosted a conference in Brussels honoring the Dalai Lama's legacy, focusing on integrating active compassion into global public policy.

Deepzang: China's New Tibetan AI Drives State Propaganda

China recently launched Deepzang, a new Tibetan AI model. While marketed for cultural preservation, it acts as a propaganda tool enforcing state narratives.

Nepal Blocks Tibetan Lama, Probes Book Burning After Chinese Complaints

Nepal blocks a Tibetan spiritual leader and investigates the burning of President Xi's books at a local college following diplomatic pressure from China.

Tibetan Monk Reportedly Tortured to Death in Chinese Custody

A 25-year-old Tibetan monk was reportedly tortured to death in Chinese custody. His tragic death highlights a broader crackdown on Tibetan Buddhist culture.

Australia and New Zealand Raise Alarms Over Tibet Human Rights

Australia and New Zealand voice deep concerns over the erosion of religious and cultural freedoms in Tibet during the 2026 ANZMIN ministerial talks in Canberra.

China reported to have increased stealth fighter deployment in Tibet, close to Indian border

(TibetanReview.net, Mar20’26) –As India continues to open up trade and investment ties with China, the latter has quietly deployed at least 14 J-20 Mighty Dragon stealth fighters at an airbase in Tibet located less than 100 miles from India’s...

Bollywood’s previously ‘battle of Galwan’ movie being toned down on anti-China rhetoric

(TibetanReview.net, Mar20’26) – Not only has the movie’s title been changed from “Battle of Galwan” to “Maatrubhumi” (Motherland), but also its content is being modified to tone down on its alleged anti-China elements, according to more Indian media reports...

China lodges protest, calls for investigation after Nepal college burns hundreds of Xi’s books

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, March 20: China has lodged a formal diplomatic protest and called for a thorough investigation after hundreds of copies of a book authored by Xi Jinping were burned at a technical institution in eastern Nepal, in...

India-China trade via Lipulekh Pass set to resume after six years

After a six-year gap, border trade between China and India via Lipulekh Pass in the Pithoragarh region of Uttarakhand is expected to restart this year, reported PTI. According to District Magistrate Ashish Bhatgai, preparations for the trade session, which...

India-China border trade via Lipulekh Pass to resume after six years

Border trade between India and China through the Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh district is set to resume this year after a six-year hiatus.

ICT condemns China’s repression in Tibet, troubling “Ethnic Unity” law at the 61st Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council

March 20, 2026 The International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) actively engaged in the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) from February 23 to March 31, 2026, in Geneva. Through oral statements on behalf of the...

China accused of custodial death of Tibetan monk

According to Phayul, the monk, identified as Samten, 25, had allegedly been under constant police watch since 2021. His body was returned in December to Ditsa Geden Tashi Choeding Ling Monastery by officials from Shongshan Tibetan Township. Authorities claimed...