Tibetan activists launch 90-hour hunger strike outside UN HQ to spotlight Tibet 

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Tenzin Nyidon 

DHARAMSHALA, April 8: Tibetan activists from the Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC) chapters of New York and New Jersey have launched a 90-hour hunger strike protest in front of the United Nations Headquarters, aiming to draw urgent international attention to the deteriorating situation inside Tibet. The protest commenced on April 6 at 5 PM and is scheduled to continue until April 10 at 12 PM.

Speaking to Phayul, Lobsang Tsering, President of the TYC New York and New Jersey chapters, said the protest marks the 19th edition of the ongoing “10th Day Movement,” a monthly campaign initiated by the 18th executive committee. Since assuming office in June 2024, the group has o...

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