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CTA report exposes systematic torture and deaths of Tibetan political prisoners under Chinese rule

The document titled "Torture Deaths of Tibetan Political Prisoners" seeks to document these tragedies and convey the suffering of Tibetan political prisoners who have died due to Chinese oppression.

Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel Addresses 41st Birthday Celebration of Gyalwang Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje

Dharamshala: The birthday celebration of Gyalwang Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje was held in Chauntra, Himachal Pradesh, on 26 June 2025. The event was organised by the Nangchen Cultural Committee of Chauntra. Gyalwang Karmapa turns 41 years of age as...

SCO meet: Rajnath Singh presses China for 'action on ground' to restore trust

Border disengagement started after PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met at BRICS summit in October 2024 in Kazan, Russia. Indian and Chinese troops have since started patrolling along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. ...

More than 200 Tibetan Americans and supporters join in Tibet Lobby Day and celebration of Dalai Lama’s birthday

June 26, 2025 This week, ahead of the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday on July 6, 2025, hundreds of Tibet supporters convened at the US Capitol to take their message on Tibet to their elected representatives. Tibet Lobby Day included...

Tibetan Sikyong stated to have met with high-level German Foreign Office officials

(TibetanReview.net, Jun26’25) – Mr Penpa Tsering, the Sikyong (executive head) of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), has concluded on Jun 25 a two-day visit to Germany, highlighted by a “significant diplomatic milestone” in which he met, among others, with...

Miffed India has refused to sign host-China’s pro-Pakistan crafted SCO joint statement

(TibetanReview.net, Jun26’25) – The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meet hosted by China in the coastal city of Qingdao in Shandong Province over Jun 25-26 has ended without being able to issue a joint statement as India refused to sign...

U.S. lawmakers celebrate Dalai Lama’s 90th Birthday at Capitol Hill

By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, June 26: U.S. lawmakers, Tibetan leaders, supporters and Tibetans gathered at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday to celebrate the upcoming 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. The event co-hosted by Congressman Michael McCaul...

First batch of Indian pilgrims arrives at Manasarovar lake in Tibet after five-year hiatus

The two countries agreed to resume ties after a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, last year. Read more at: https://www.deccanherald.com/india/first-batch-of-indian-pilgrims-arrives-at-manasarovar-lake-in-tibet-after-five-year-hiatus-3604434

Karmapa’s exile seat celebrates 40th birthday, calls for unity as Dalai Lama nears 90

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, June 26: Marking the 40th birthday of prominent Buddhist leader His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje, the exile seat at Rumtek Monastery in Sikkim hosted a celebratory event on Thursday. The occasion was...

U.S. Capitol Hosts Dalai Lama’s 90th Birthday Pre-Celebration

Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday honored at U.S. Capitol with bipartisan support and cultural tributes during Tibet Lobby Day.

New Report Chronicles China’s Ruthless Torture of Tibetan Political Prisoners and Disregard for Human Rights and Law

Dharamshala: On 26 June 2025, to mark this sombre International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the Human Rights Desk of the Department of Information and International Relations, Central Tibetan Administration, bring forth a report to commemorate and...

Pre-celebration of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 90th Birthday Held at U.S. Capitol Alongside Tibet Lobby Day

Washington DC: A pre-celebration of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday was held at the United States Capitol on 25 June 2025. The event was jointly organised by the Office of Tibet in Washington, D.C., the International Campaign...

On UN Torture Victims Day, TCHRD Says: Systematic Torture Continues in Tibet Despite China’s Claims

DHARAMSALA, 26 June: On the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) stated that “Torture in Tibet is not just a method of punishment; it is a deliberate approach...

Sikyong Berlin Visit Highlights Growing International Momentum for the Tibetan Cause

Berlin: On 25 June 2025 (CEST), the last day of his official visit to Berlin, Sikyong Penpa Tsering engaged in a series of high-level advocacy and media engagements that underscored the growing international attention on the Tibetan cause, particularly...

TCHRD Statement on the Systematic Torture and Abuse of Tibetans in Tibet

On the occasion of the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) honours the enduring courage of Tibetan political prisoners, environmental defenders, and human rights advocates who have suffered...

China gives lithium extraction clearance at top resources site in Tibet

(TibetanReview.net, Jun25’25) – Local Chinese authorities in remote western Tibet’s Ngari prefecture have given regulatory approval to a major lithium extraction project there, resulting in shares of Zangge Mining, which holds a stake in it, soaring to a record...

Tibetan Sikyong concludes ‘impactful’ UK visit

(TibetanReview.net, Jun25’25) – The Sikyong (executive head) of the Central Tibetan Administration has concluded on Jun 23 what has been described as a high-impact three-day official visit to the United Kingdom which included an address to the members of...

Historical documents of Sir Basil Gould presented to Central Tibetan Administration

Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, June 25: Two rare historical documents once belonging to Sir Basil Gould, former British Political Officer in Sikkim, were handed over to President Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration on Monday at the Office of Tibet...

CTA President calls for stronger UK government support for Tibet in London

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, June 25: The President of the exile Tibetan government known officially as the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), concluded a high-level official visit to the United Kingdom with a final engagement at the UK Parliament’s All-Party Parliamentary...

Sikyong Penpa Tsering Arrives in Germany, Meets MP Michael Brand, and Participates in a Series of Media Interviews

Berlin: On the morning of 24 June 2025 (CEST), Sikyong Penpa Tsering departed London for Berlin, Germany, to commence his official visit. Upon arrival, he was warmly received at the airport by Representative Thinlay Chukki and UN Advocacy Officer...

Celebrate the Dalai Lama’s 90th Birthday – A Day of Peace, Culture & Compassion – at the Tibetan Peace Garden in the Heart of London!

London, 25 June 2025 | GATPM Join the Tibetan Community in UK for a joyful, family-friendly open-air celebration marking the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama at the Tibetan Peace Garden in London. This vibrant cultural event...

Tibetan leader concludes UK visit with strong appeal for Tibet at UK Parliament, urges policy shift and global support

During his address, Sikyong Penpa Tsering highlighted the need for the international community, especially the UK, to acknowledge and assist non-violent movements like Tibet's.

Kalon Norzin Dolma visits Schleswig-Holstein, Kiel and Quickborn: Tours Military Base, State Parliament, Chamber of Commerce and Historic Torfbahn Him...

Schleswig-Holstein: On the morning of 24 June 2025, Kalon (Minister) Norzin Dolma of the Department of Information and International Relations, accompanied by Under Secretary Migmar Bhuti and fellow members of the South Asian delegation, commenced their official visit to...

Kalon Norzin Dolma Visits Schleswig-Holstein: Tours Military Base, State Parliament, Chamber of Commerce, and Historic Torfbahn Himmelmoor

Schleswig-Holstein: On the morning of 24 June 2025, Kalon (Minister) Norzin Dolma of the Department of Information and International Relations, accompanied by Under Secretary Migmar Bhuti and fellow members of the South Asian delegation, commenced their official visit to...

Hundreds of Tibetans, supporters at US Capitol to lobby for Tibet, mark 90th Dalai Lama birthday

(TibetanReview.net, Jun24’25) – Hundreds of Tibetans and supporters have arrived at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, today to lobby for Tibet, with the two-day event set to culminate in a commemoration for His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 90th...