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Suspicious Death of Tibetan Lama in Chinese Custody Sparks Global Alarm Over Transnational Repression
The Tibetan exile community and human rights organizations are demanding answers following the suspicious death of esteemed Tibetan Buddhist leader Tulku Hungkar Dorje while in Chinese custody. The 10th abbot of Lungngon Monastery in Golog, Amdo, Tulku Dorje had fled Tibet in September 2024 after increasing harassment from Chinese authorities, only to be arrested in…
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Tibetan Buddhist Leader Tulku Hungkar Dorje Dies Under Suspicious Circumstances in Chinese Custody
Tulku Hungkar Dorje, the 10th throne holder of Lungngon Monastery in Gade County, Golog, Amdo, was arrested on March 25, 2025, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, during a joint operation by Vietnamese police and Chinese intelligence agents. He was transferred to a local public security bureau on March 28 and reportedly died the same…
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European Parliament’s Human Rights Chair Expresses Solidarity with Tibet After Devastating Earthquake
In a heartfelt display of support, Mounir Satouri, Chair of the Subcommittee on Human Rights of the European Parliament, has extended his solidarity to the Tibetan people in the wake of the devastating earthquake that struck Tibet on January 7, 2025. In a letter addressed to Representative Rigzin C. Genkhang of the Office of Tibet,…
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India’s Seismology Centre Reverts to ‘Tibet’ Days After Using Chinese Propaganda Term ‘Xizang’ After Advocacy Efforts
In a significant development, India’s National Center for Seismology (NCS) has corrected its terminology, reverting to “Tibet” instead of the Chinese-imposed term “Xizang” in its official earthquake reports and updates. This change follows sustained advocacy efforts by the Voluntary Tibet Advocacy Group (V-TAG), operating under the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA).
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Tibetan Village Mourns Leader’s Death Amid Calls for Abbot’s Freedom
The Tibetan village of Ponkor is gripped with anguish following the death of its leader, Gonpo Namgyal, and the continued detention of the revered Abbot Tenpa Dhargyal. Villagers have been holding prayers and rituals, imploring for the safe release of the abbot, who has been in custody since May.
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China Sanctions Canadian Advocacy Groups Over Tibet and Uyghur Rights
China has imposed sanctions on two Canadian organizations and 20 individuals involved in advocacy for Tibet and East Turkestan (referred to as Xinjiang by China). The Chinese foreign ministry announced the sanctions on Sunday, with the measures taking effect the previous day. The move is seen as retaliation for Canada’s recent actions against Chinese officials…
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Tibetan Activist Jailed for Protesting Illegal Sand Mining in His Village
Tsongon Tsering, a 29-year-old Tibetan from Tsaruma Town in Ngaba (Aba) Prefecture, has been sentenced to eight months in prison by Chinese authorities for protesting online against the illegal sand mining taking place in his local river. The sand mining, carried out by the Anhui Xianhe Construction Engineering Company, has caused significant environmental damage to…
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Hollywood Actor Forest Whitaker Meets Dalai Lama: A Moment of Solidarity for Tibetans
On December 4, 2024, Oscar-winning actor Forest Whitaker had the honor of meeting His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala, India, a moment that symbolizes continued global support for Tibetan culture and the pursuit of peace. Whitaker, joined by his daughter Sonnet Noel Whitaker, expressed deep admiration for the Dalai Lama, referring to him as…
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Karma Samdrup, Wrongfully Imprisoned Tibetan Environmentalist, Freed After 15 Years
Prominent Tibetan environmentalist and philanthropist, Karma Samdrup, has been released after serving a 15-year prison sentence. Detained on January 7, 2010, Karma was sentenced on June 24, 2010, by the Yanqi Hui Autonomous County People’s Court in Xinjiang, a region that has long been a site of tension for Tibetans. His sentence, which was initially…
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Dalai Lama Calls for Peace and Stability in Message to President-Elect Donald Trump
In his congratulatory letter to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, His Holiness the Dalai Lama made a heartfelt call for leadership that prioritizes peace, stability, and global cooperation during these challenging times. His Holiness expressed his admiration for the United States as a long-standing beacon of democracy, freedom, and the rule of law, and emphasized the…