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CTA President’s Talk at Estonian Parliament Sparks Chinese Rebuke

31st January 2024 Tibet Express Newsdesk 13580 Views

By Tsering Choephel

DHARAMSALA, 31 Jan: The recent visit of Penpa Tsering, the Sikyong (President) of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), the Tibetan government in exile, to the Estonian Parliament drew rebuke from the Chinese Embassy. China’s statement, issued on 26 January on their website, expressed strong opposition to the Estonian Parliament for hosting a hearing on the ‘Legal Status of Tibet’ on 25 January, where Sikyong was one of the key speakers.

Former MP Jigmey Jugney Appointed Dalai Lama’s Representative at Delhi Bureau

30th January 2024 Tibet Express Newsdesk 14095 Views

By Tsering Choephel

DHARAMSALA, 30 Jan: Former member of the Tibetan Parliament in exile, Jigmey Jugney, has been appointed the Representative of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Bureau office in New Delhi, as announced by the Kashag in a circular dated 25 January. As the key Tibetan official in the Indian capital, he will assume the responsibility of representing the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) as the nodal officer of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the CTA. The appointment is effective immediately.

TCHRD Director Calls Chinese Civil Society’s Open Letter to UNHRC Sign of China’s ‘Deep-Seated Insecurity’

29th January 2024 Tibet Express Newsdesk 13294 Views

By Tsering Choephel

DHARAMSALA, 29 Jan: The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) has called on the Chinese government to substantiate its accusations by addressing “the outstanding requests made by UN special procedures to investigate the actual human rights conditions on the ground.”

India, living example of how democracy thrives: Officiating CTA President on India’s 75th Republic Day

26th January 2024 Tibet Express Newsdesk 450553 Views

China’s Continuous Dam Project in Tibet: Threat to Neighbors and Environment

25th January 2024 Tibet Express Newsdesk 19074 Views

By Tsering Choephel

DHARAMSALA 25 Jan: China’s construction of a new dam in Tibet’s Purang region in Ngari has reportedly been completed, indicating significant strategic implications for neighbouring countries such as India and Nepal, according to a Newsweek.com report on January 22.

Record 20 Nations Condemn China’s Tibet Human Rights Record at UN UPR Review

24th January 2024 Tibet Express Newsdesk 18603 Views

DHARAMSALA, Jan 24: A total of 20 member states of the United Nations (UN) expressed concern over human rights violations in Tibet at the third meeting of the 45th Session of the working group on Universal Periodic Review where China underwent its fourth review.

Tibetan Rights Groups Gear Up For Greater Scrutiny Ahead of China’s 4th UPR at UN

18th January 2024 Tibet Express Newsdesk 17472 Views

By Tsering Choephel

DHARAMSALA 18 Jan: Tibetan rights groups anticipate that UN member states will engage in greater scrutiny of China’s human rights violations and adopt strong language on Tibet during the 45th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group, scheduled to be held in Geneva from 22 January to 2 February 2024.

Tibetan leadership congratulates Taiwan’s president-elect Lai

16th January 2024 Tibet Express Newsdesk 14201 Views

By Tsering Choephel

DHARAMSALA, 16 Jan: His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Sunday offered his congratulations to Mr Lai Ching-te, the Taiwanese President-Elect for his victory and wished him “success in meeting the challenges that lie ahead.”

Chinese Authorities Intensify Crackdown on Tibetan Children’s Education and Religious Freedom Over Winter Break

10th January 2024 Tibet Express Newsdesk 20421 Views

By Tsering Choephel

DHARAMSALA, 10 Jan: Chinese authorities are conducting door-to-door inspections to enforce a ban on Tibetan children participating in private classes and engaging in religious activities during the winter break, as reported by Radio Free Asia on Tuesday, citing three sources within Tibet.

Thermo Fisher Halts DNA Kit Sales in Tibet, Rights Groups Celebrate Campaign Victory

4th January 2024 Tibet Express Newsdesk 19211 Views

By Tsering Choephel

DHARAMSALA, 4 Jan: Thermo Fisher Scientific, the US-based biotechnology company, announced discontinuing its sales of DNA collection kits to Chinese authorities in Tibet following rigorous campaigns from rights groups and pressure from the US Congress, as reported by axios.com Wednesday.