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Uyghur Activist Violently Assaulted by Chinese Security at The Hague
Uyghur activist Abdurehim Gheni was violently assaulted by Chinese security personnel inside The Hague City Hall, exposing extreme transnational repression.
Vanishing Lakes in Tibet May Trigger Earthquakes
A new geological study reveals that shrinking lakes in southern Tibet are triggering earthquakes by altering tectonic strain and awakening dormant fault lines.
China condemns US Tibetan rights envoy, calls it ‘interference in internal affairs’
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Feb. 21: China on Wednesday strongly criticised the United States following Washington’s announcement of a new United States Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues, accusing the US of “interfering in China’s internal affairs.” US Secretary of State...
Radio Free Asia resumes Tibetan, Uyghur and Mandarin broadcasts
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Feb. 21: Radio Free Asia (RFA), the U.S. funded news outlet that had largely suspended its China-focused operations, has officially resumed its Tibetan, Uyghur, and Mandarin broadcasts after months of disruption caused by sweeping budget cuts...
ICT presses G7 sherpas to integrate Tibet into summit talks on China’s global role
February 20, 2026 In preparation for the 2026 G7 Summit in France on June 14 to 16, the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) sent a letter to G7 Sherpas strongly urging them to explicitly reference Tibet in upcoming G7...
Radio Free Asia, including Tibetan service, resumes broadcasting
(TibetanReview.net, Feb20’26) – Radio Free Asia (RFA), a US government-funded, independent broadcasting service banned by China, is back on air in Mandarin, Tibetan, and Uyghur languages, reported hongkongfp.com Feb 20. President and CEO of RFA, Ms Bay Fang, announced...
CTA Leadership and Staff Gather at Tsuglagkhang to Make Tsetor Offerings on the First Day of Losar 2153
Dharamshala: In the early hours of Tibetan New Year on 18 February 2026, marking the 2153rd Losar and the advent of the Fire-Horse Year, the leadership and staff of the Central Tibetan Administration—joined by former leaders and staff—assembled on...
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.
Dalai Lama bereaved by the passing of his youngest brother
(TibetanReview.net, Feb19’26) – Tenzin Choegyal, known by his religious persona of Ngari Rinpoche and the youngest brother of the Dalai Lama, passed away at his Kashmir Cottage residence in Dharamshala, India, on Feb 17 afternoon, aged 80. The religious...
Statement from the ICT Board of Directors on Tenzin Kalsang Gonta and Uzra Zeya
February 19, 2026 The Board of Directors of the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) is pleased to welcome to ICT’s Board two dynamic leaders and defenders of Tibetans’ human rights and self-determination – Tenzin Kalsang Gonta and Uzra Zeya....
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...
From Lhasa to Exile: The Life and Legacy of Ngari Rinpoche (1946–2026)
Tsering Passang | London | 19 February 2026 The Tibetan world stands in solemn reflection following the passing of Tendzin Choegyal, the 16th Ngari Rinpoche, who died on 17 February 2026 at his residence, Kashmir Cottage, in Dharamsala, northern...
Secretary of Sate Rubio announces Trump Administration’s new envoy for Tibetan issues, with Losar greetings
(TibetanReview.net, Feb18’26) – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Feb 17 extended greetings to the Tibetan people across the globe on their Losar (New Year) celebrations that began on Feb 18, expressed continued commitment to their inalienable right...
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.
12 killed in China's Hubei as firecracker store explosion triggers blaze
Twelve people were killed on Wednesday when a store selling firecrackers exploded and caught fire in China's Hubei province, burning 50 square metres of the premises, state broadcaster CCTV reported.The incident occurred at an unnamed retailer in the central...
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...
Happy Losar 2026: Tibetan New Year 100+ Wishes, Messages, Quotes and Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat Captions
Tibetan New Year 2026, also known as Losar, will be celebrated on February 17, 2026. Share heartfelt wishes, meaningful messages, inspiring quotes, and social media captions. The post Happy Losar 2026: Tibetan New Year 100+ Wishes, Messages, Quotes and...
‘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.
Losar 2153: A Renewed Call for Justice and Solidarity with Tibet and the Persecuted
Tibetan Losar Greetings from Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities (GATPM) Dear Friends, Supporters, Allies, and Partners, As we welcome the Year of the Fire Horse – 2153 on 18th February 2026, I extend my warmest Losar Tashi...
New US Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues continues US State Department bipartisan tradition of celebrating the start of Losar
February 17, 2026 The International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) warmly welcomes US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s appointment of Mr. Riley M. Barnes, the Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, to serve as the US...
CTA’s Department of Information & International Relations Welcomes Appointment of U.S. Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues
Dharamshala: On the joyous and auspicious occasion of Losar, while conveying our sincere appreciation for the warm greetings extended by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the Department of Information & International Relation (DIIR), Central Tibetan Administration, heartily welcomes...
ICT remembers Tendzin Choegyal a.k.a Ngari Rinpoche, youngest brother of His Holiness the Dalai Lama
February 17, 2026 The International Campaign for Tibet mourns the loss of Tendzin Choegyal, the youngest brother of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, who passed away today at his home in Dharamsala, India. He was 80 years old. Known popularly as...
Ngari Rinpoche, youngest brother of Dalai Lama, passes away at 80
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Feb. 17: Ngari Rinpoche Tenzin Choegyal, the youngest brother of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, passed away at the age of 80 at his residence, Kashmir Cottage, in Dharamshala. His demise marks the end of a...
Army, IAF struggle to control forest fire in Arunachal Pradesh's Walong
Army troops and IAF helicopters continued their efforts for the fifth day on Tuesday to control a massive forest fire that broke out at Walong, a remote location at an altitude of 3,000 to 3,500 feet in Anjaw district...


























