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Tibetan businessman and philanthropist Dorjee Tashi repeatedly assaulted in prison

December 12, 2025 Dorjee Tashi, a 51-year-old Tibetan businessman and philanthropist currently serving a life sentence inside Lhasa's notorious Drapchi Prison (formally known as Tibet Autonomous Region Prison #1), has been assaulted repeatedly by fellow inmates, according to credible...

China-appointed Panchen’s Dalai Lama-reincarnation remarks condemned

(TibetanReview.net, Dec12’25) – Although lacking legitimacy, Gyaincain Norbu, the man chosen by China as the 11th Panchen Lama of Tibet over the already recognized reincarnation of the 10th Panchen Lama Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, abducted and disappeared by the latter...

TYC slams ‘Fake Panchen’ for backing Beijing’s political claim over Dalai Lama’s succession

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Dec. 12: The Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC), the largest pro-independence organization in the Tibetan diaspora, on Friday strongly condemned the recent remarks by the China-appointed Panchen Lama, Gyaltsen (Gyaincain) Norbu, calling them a political ploy aimed at tightening...

A Voice of Courage and Compassion: Anastasia Lin Highlights North America Rally for Tibet

Tsering Passang / 12 December 2025 On Human Rights Day, the North America Rally for Tibet brought hundreds of supporters to the heart of the international stage – the United Nations Plaza – culminating in a daylong show of...

TYC Slams Chinese Panchen Lama’s Statement on Dalai Lama’s Reincarnation

By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA 12 December: The Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC), one of the largest Tibetan NGOs in exile advocating for the complete independence of Tibet, today strongly rejected and condemned the recent remarks by the Chinese-appointed Panchen Lama...

China’s ‘Panchen Lama’ backs CCP control over Dalai Lama’s reincarnation

At an official symposium in Shigatse on Monday, Gyaltsen (Ch. Gyaincain) Norbu, widely recognised by Tibetans as the Chinese-appointed or "fake" Panchen Lama, asserted that all reincarnation processes in Tibetan Buddhism must comply with Chinese laws and obtain China's...

Panel Exposes 'Dark Side' of China's Green Energy in Tibet

A New Delhi panel exposes the "dark side" of China's green energy push in Tibet, citing forced displacement, mining pollution, and water security threats.

Tibetan Youth Congress Official Rebuttal to the Recent Statement Issued by Gyaltsen Norbu at State symposium in Shigatse

Press Conference: Tibetan Youth Congress Official Rebuttal to the Recent Statement Issued by Gyaltsen Norbu at State symposium in Shigatse.

From Free Tibet to London: The Uncompromising Life of Riga Wangyal

Riga Wangyal (2 January 1946 – 10 December 2025) Tsering Passang | 12 December 2025 The Tibetan Community in Britain is mourning the loss of Mrs. Riga Wangyal la, a much-loved elder whose steady presence, conviction, and quiet strength...

Tibetan NGOs Lobby Indian MPs for Border Recognition and Rights

A coalition of five Tibetan NGOs lobbies Indian lawmakers in New Delhi, demanding recognition of the Indo-Tibet border and protection of the Dalai Lama's legacy.

Tibetan Judiciary Updates Jurisdiction for Local Justice Commissions

Tibetan Chief Justice Commission revises jurisdiction for Northern, Southern, and Ladakh courts to streamline legal administration for exile settlements.

Fake Panchen Lama Reasserts Beijing’s Control Over Dalai Lama Succession

China-appointed Panchen Lama Gyaltsen Norbu asserts that the next Dalai Lama's selection must follow Chinese law, rejecting the exiled leader's succession plans.

Former Tibet Chairman Prosecuted for Bribery and 'Superstition'

Former TAR Chairman Qi Zhala is prosecuted for bribery and engaging in "superstitious activities," marking a major corruption purge in Tibet.

Two Activists Launch Nationwide Motorcycle Rally for Tibet

Activists Jamyang Tenzin and Lodoe Palden begin a nationwide motorcycle rally from Dharamshala to highlight China's rights abuses and honor the Dalai Lama.

Lawmakers from Six Nations Reaffirm Tibet Solidarity in Dharamshala

Lawmakers from six countries, including Australia and France, gathered in Dharamshala to support Tibetan rights and reject Chinese interference in the Dalai Lama's succession.

EU Demands China Halt Interference in Dalai Lama's Succession

EU demands China halt interference in the Dalai Lama's reincarnation and seeks accountability for the missing Panchen Lama amid ongoing rights abuses.

Fake Panchen reasserts China’s claim over Dalai Lama reincarnation

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Dec. 11: Widely known as the fake Panchen Lama, Gyalsten (Ch. Gyaincain) Norbu asserted that all reincarnation processes must comply with Chinese laws and receive approval from Beijing, an implicit reference to the succession of His...

Lawmakers from six countries join Tibetans to celebrate 36th Dalai Lama Nobel Peace Prize anniversary

(TibetanReview.net, Dec11’25) – Lawmakers from six countries across continents – the Czech Republic, France, Chile, Australia, New Zealand and Fiji – joined the Tibetan people in celebrating the 36th anniversary of the conferment of the Nobel Peace Prize on...

EU urges accountability for disappeared Panchen Lama, hands-off Dalai Lama reincarnation on world Human Rights Day

(TibetanReview.net, Dec11’25) – The Delegation of the European Union to China has on Dec 10 expressed disappointment over the fact that 40 rounds of EU–China Human Rights Dialogues and 25 rounds of EU–China Summits had not led to any...

Rights Group Raises Alarm Over Repeated Beatings and Ongoing Rights Violations Against Imprisoned Tibetan Entrepreneur Dorje Tashi

The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) has issued a grave warning regarding the deteriorating condition of imprisoned Tibetan businessman Dorje Tashi, who is currently serving a life sentence at Drapchi Prison in Lhasa. According to new...

ICT releases “Beyond Neither Goat nor Sheep” language report and reflects on Human Rights Day

December 11, 2025 Yesterday, the International Campaign for Tibet joined millions worldwide in reflecting on the meaning of Human Rights Day and the work yet to be done to bring freedom to all those living under oppression as well...

Dinner with delegations from Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji

On 11th Dec, 2025,  the Tibetan Youth Congress President, along with the TCHRD Executive Director, members of SFT-India, and an ITN representative, had the honor to have a dinner with delegations from Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji, including Australian...

Beyond ‘Neither Goat nor Sheep’: Eroding Tibetan language to forcibly advance Chinese national identity

December 11, 2025 The Tibetan language is undergoing a an alarming transformation transformation that is threatening its very survival in Tibet. Subtle changes in official Chinese policies over the years have resulted in the marginalization of the Tibetan language,...

Tim Boyle’s Flat-Earth Challenge Creates an Unexpected Opportunity to Amplify Tibet’s Untold Story

Inspired by Brainy Monkey’s reporting on Columbia Sportswear’s bold new “flat Earth” challenge, Tsering Passang explores how Tim Boyle’s headline-grabbing dare offers an unexpected opportunity to shine a brighter light on Tibet. What begins as a playful marketing stunt...

EU Calls on China to Stop Interference in His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama’s Reincarnation Amid Growing Rights Concerns in Tibet

Brussels, 10 December: Marking the International Human Rights Day, the Delegation of the European Union in China issued a statement reaffirming the EU’s commitment to the universality and indivisibility of human rights and fundamental freedoms. In the statement, the EU reviewed...