Tibet news
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Karma, The First Tibetan Running for US Congress
A young and first generation Tibetan American has become the first Tibetan ever to run for the crucial political position in the United States, i.e., the US Congress. Karma is running against the Republican incumbent Steve Chabot in Ohio’s 1st Congressional district representing the Democrats.
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London’s Royal Court Theatre Apologises to Tibetans
The Royal Court Theatre in London has apologised to the Tibetan community after it cancelled a play based on the real stories of Tibetans in India under Chinese pressure. The theatre has now committed at producing the Tibet play at a later date, which is suggested as, probably in the Spring of 2019.
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Tibetan from India Visiting Tibet on Valid Chinese Document Jailed
A Tibetan monk who was visiting his families in Tibet from India was arrested after a month of his arrival and jailed for unknown charges against according to information coming from inside Tibet. The Tibetan monk, a refugee in India was traveling to Tibet on valid travel documents issued by the Chinese embassy.
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I will Never Forget Tibetans Inside Tibet: Dalai Lama
The Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama while speaking to devotees from Tibet and Ladakh in Dharamshala, he told that he will never forget those Tibetans inside Tibet. Hundreds of devotees from Tibet and Ladakh received an opportunity to seek audience and listen to his teaching on Thursday at the Tsuglak Khang, McLeod…
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Tibetan Monk Disabled from Torture in Prison Released
A Tibetan monk who completed the jail term of six years was freed from Sichuan province in a physically disable state incurred from severe torture in prison during the term. The Tibetan monk completed his full jail term and came out with permanent injuries to his legs that was caused by beatings while in the…
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China Protests Tibetan Leader’s Visit to South Africa
Sikyong, the President of Central Tibetan Administration aka Tibetan government in exile has embarked on a maiden visit to South Africa on February 5 starting from Johannesburg. However, the Chinese embassy in Pretoria has strongly protested against the South African government for allowing the visit from the Tibetan leader.
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Police Directs Tibetans Holding Voter ID to Return Their RC
The Indian police has issued a directive to some of Tibetan settlement offices which informs Tibetans holding Indian voter IDs to return their refugee Registration Certificates (RC) for security reasons. The notice informs Tibetans who are holding voter IDs need to return their RCs within a period of one month.
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Tibet Occupation Started with a Road: Lobsang Sangay
Sikyong, the President of Central Tibetan Administration aka Tibetan Government in Exile during his visit to the South Africa told that the Tibet occupation started with a road while speaking to Daily Maverick. The Tibetan political head clearly explained how the Chinese armies entered and finally invaded Tibet, warning against the present situation in many…
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London Theatre Apologizes to Tibetans, Vows to Produce Tibet Play
After getting into heated criticism from around the world for banning a play about Tibet for alleged Chinese pressure, the Royal Court Theatre in London has now vowed to produce the play about Tibet in the next season in a letter apologizing to the Tibetan community on Wednesday.
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American Tibet Supporter to be Honored with Light of Truth Award
A long time Tibet activist and supporter from United States will be honored with the Light of Truth award according to the press release from the International Campaign for Tibet on Tuesday. The award is being conferred to honor Grace Spring’s many decades of efforts in highlighting the Tibet issue in United States.