CTA marks 154th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi
The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) commemorates the 154th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, India’s father of the nation, at its headquarters here.
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Author: Tibet Express Newsdesk
China’s Crackdown Continues: Tibetan Man Imprisoned Over Dalai Lama Photo
By Tsering Choephel
DHARAMSALA, 28 Sept: A Tibetan man named Tsultrim, originally from Amdo Ngaba in eastern Tibet, has reportedly been sentenced to two years in prison for possessing photos of the Dalai Lama, according to a report by Tibet Watch on Tuesday.
Quorum Quandary: Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile Postpones 6th Session
DHARAMSALA, 28 Sept: The Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile (TPIE) announced that it had postponed its 6th session due to a lack of quorum. “In accordance with Article 49, Clause 2 of the Charter of Tibetans in Exile, the 6th session of the 17th TPIE stands postponed owing to the lack of quorum,” read a statement issued by the Parliamentary Secretariat on Thursday.
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Tibetan Refugee Concerns Amidst Nepal-China Agreement
By Tsering Choephel
DHARAMSALA, 28 Sept: Nepal’s Prime Minister, Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda, and the Premier of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), Li Qiang, signed 12 agreements covering various sectors, including trade, road connectivity, and information technology during their meeting in Beijing on Monday, as reported by The Kathmandu Post.
Uyghur Scholar Rahile Dawut Sentenced to Life Imprisonment by CCP in Secret Trial
By Tsering Choephel
DHARAMSALA, 26 Sept: The human rights group, Dui Hua Foundation, confirmed on Thursday that the renowned Uighur scholar Rahile Dawut has been sentenced to life imprisonment in a secret trial by Chinese authorities, as stated in the foundation’s press release on 21 September.
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India’s Union Sports Minister Boycott Asian Games Attendance in China Over Arunachali Athletes’ Visa Dispute with China
DHARAMSALA, 25 Sept: India’s Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur cancelled his trip to attend the 19th Asian Games opening ceremony in Hangzhou, China, in protest against Beijing’s refusal to grant accreditation cards to three Arunachali wushu martial athletes, as reported by Indian Express on Saturday.
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Allegations Spark Heated Debate, Lack of Quorum Forces Parliament Adjournment
DHARAMSALA, 22 Sept: The 17th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile (TPIE) faced an unexpected adjournment today due to a lack of quorum, following a heated series of discussions on Thursday.
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SFT Protests Chinese Vice President’s UN Visit, Demands Closure of Colonial Boarding Schools
By Tsering Choephel
DHARAMSALA, 20 Sept: Activists from Student for a Free Tibet (SFT) staged a protest against the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), calling for the closure of state-run colonial boarding schools in Tibet as Vice President of China, Han Zheng, attends the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
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After Biden, German Foreign Minister Labels Xi Jinping a ‘Dictator,’ Drawing China’s Protest
By Tsering Choephel
DHARAMSALA, 20 Sept: German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock recently provoked CCP when she referred to Chinese President Xi Jinping as a “dictator.” This remark led to strong protests from Beijing, with Chinese officials labelling it an “open political provocation,” as reported by CNN Tuesday.
Parliamentarian Tenpa Yarphel Calls for Abandoning ‘Middle Way Policy’ for Tibet’s Independence
DHARAMSALA, 19th September: Parliamentarian Tenpa Yarphel emphasized during the first day of the sixth session of the 17th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile(TPIE) that the Central Tibetan Administration(CTA) should now abandon its ineffectual ‘Middle Way Policy’ and strive for complete independence for Tibet
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