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Tibetan Monk Takes Life Following Torture
Tenzin Dorjee’s death took place in 2023 but has only now come to light
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Tibetan Educator Barred from Teaching
Chinese authorities are continuing to enforce a crackdown on Tibetan language teaching across Tibet.
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Hundreds of Tibetans Arrested in Dege County
Tibetan locals and monks have been protesting the construction of a new dam that would destroy their homes and monasteries.
Buddhist teaching shut down in eastern Tibet
Tens of thousands left in anguish after police interrupt Kalachakra teaching, detain organisers, and wash away sand mandala
Chinese officials reaffirm stance on reincarnation
Chinese officials held a press conference, reaffirming the Chinese Communist Party's long-held stance on the reincarnation of living Buddhas
Four Tibetan students arrested during escape to India, further four still missing
The eight students attempted to flee Tibet in early March 2023.
Tibetan classes banned in Kham Karzê middle schools
In March this year, the authorities of Kanzi Prefecture Bureau of Education issued a notice banning Tibetan classes for all middle schools from 2024.
Campaign Win: Morrisons to end use of Hikvision cameras
Supermarket chain’s Corporate Affairs Director cites ethical concerns as a driving force behind the decision.
Chinese authorities plan to confiscate lands of eight Tibetan villages
Chinese authorities have announced plan to forcibly confiscate lands of eight Tibetan villages to build a reservoir in Lingya village (Tib: གླིང་རྒྱ་སྡེ་བ།, Ch: Langjia) in Rebgong County, Huangnan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai province. An official notice warns that compensation…
“There is no space to use the Tibetan language”: a refugee’s account
Earlier this year, a group of Tibetans managed to escape Tibet and reach Dharamsala in northern India. There, they were interviewed by staff from our research partner Tibet Watch. This is an account from the second…
Life in a minority boarding school: a refugee’s account
Earlier this year, a group of Tibetans managed to escape Tibet and reach Dharamsala in northern India. There, they were interviewed by staff from our research partner Tibet Watch. Previous interviews can be found here and…
Monk and sister released after two years in prison
Tibet Watch has received information that a brother and sister have recently been released from prison. Geshe Sonam Gyatso and his sister Tsering Lhamo were both arrested in early 2021 and…