By Yangchen Lhamu
DHARAMSALA, 3 Oct: Marking a significant milestone in the Tibetan diaspora community, the Tibetan Student Unity Network (TSUN)-India was officially launched on 1 October 2024, coinciding with the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC).
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By Yangchen Lhamu
DHARAMSALA, 1 Oct: As China marked the 75th founding anniversary of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in Beijing, over 50 activists from the Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC) were detained by Delhi police for protesting outside China’s embassy in New Delhi today against Beijing’s human rights violations in Tibet.
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By Yangchen Lhamu
DHARAMSALA, 27 Sept: The Chinese Defence Ministry reported significant advancements in border negotiations with India, citing reduced discrepancies and the establishment of a consensus on disengaging troops from key friction points along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh.
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By Yangchen Lhamu
DHARAMSALA, 26 Sept: Taiwan’s Defence Ministry reported an alarming surge in Chinese warplane activity off its eastern, western, and southern shores on Thursday over a 24-hour period. This surge comes amid suspicions that China is conducting simulated attack drills to prevent foreign assistance in the event of a conflict, as reported by The Economic Times.
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By Yangchen Lhamu
DHARAMSALA, 26 Sept: In a diplomatic victory for Tibetans and Tibet supporters, the Musée du Quai Branly in Paris has formally apologised for sparking mass outrage and controversy by replacing the term ‘Tibet’ with ‘Xizang Autonomous Region’ in exhibit descriptions after campaigns and protests by Tibetans and Tibet supporters.
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By Yangchen Lhamu
DHARAMSALA, 25 Sept: The Nepal Government has announced plans to establish an immigration office at the Korala border point, a strategic border point in Lomanthang, Upper Mustang, connecting Nepal and Chinese-occupied Tibet.
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By Yangchen Lhamu
DHARAMSALA, 25 Sept: In clear violation of religious freedom and freedom of expression, Chinese authorities have sentenced a Tibetan monk named Jampa Choephel of Penkar Thang Monastery in Rebkong county, in the traditional Tibetan Province of Amdo, to over 18 months in prison after a “secret” trial in August.
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By Yangchen Lhamu
DHARAMSALA, 24 Sept: The Department of Information and International Relations, Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), held a press conference today at Lhakpa Tsering Hall at the Central Tibetan Secretariat to address the alarming defamation and death threats made against the Dalai Lama.
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By Yangchen Lhamu
DHARAMSALA, Sept 24: Tibetan leaders have swiftly responded to remarks made by US President Joe Biden and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding China at the recent Quad Summit, underscoring the evolving dynamics within the alliance, reports Business Standard.
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By Yangchen Lhamu
DHARAMSALA, 23 Sept: A group of eight prominent Tibetan non-governmental organisations (NGOs) convened a press conference today at the Tibetan Settlement Office Hall in McLeod Ganj to condemn a recent video and an audio clip that have sparked widespread outrage and concern within the Tibetan community.
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