Interviews and Recap

Penpa Tsering Describes 'Special' Treatment in Prison in Tibet

Thu - 17 May Written by Paul Eggers, The Tibet Post International

In the second of a series of interviews conducted by American journalist Paul Eggers, Penpa Tsering describes how her former role as a worker in a Chinese government office affected the treatment she received in jail in Lhasa.

Last Updated on Thursday, 17 May 2012 13:37

His Holiness The Dalai Lama to Address Tibet Rally in Vienna

Wed - 16 May Written by Hamsini, The Tibet Post International

Vienna: On the 15th of May, a press conference was held in Vienna, Austria regarding the European Tibet Solidarity movement that is to be held on 26th of May. His Holiness Dalai Lama and Dr. Lobsang Sangay will both be present at the movement.

Last Updated on Thursday, 17 May 2012 11:49

Gu Chu Sum Interviews: Soepa Speaks on Torture in Prison in Tibet

Sat - 12 May Written by Paul Eggers, The Tibet Post International

Dharamsala: My name is Soepa, and I have another name - Phuntsok Wangdu. I'm 39 years old. I come from Mangchoe Village, Wuya Township, Zogang County, Kam Region, East Tibet. My family are both farmers and nomads. At the age of 16, I became a monk and joined Sangnag Thekchen Ling Monastery, where I studied for six years. After that, I went to Jampa Ling Monastery in Chamdo for another four years.

Last Updated on Saturday, 12 May 2012 14:34

Dr Lobsang Sangay, Kalon Tripa ( Political leader ) of the Central Tibetan Administration. Photo: TPI

When Instability Peaks: An Interview With Tibet's Political Head

Tue - 24 Apr Written by Saranch Sehgal, The Jerusalem Post

Protests by Tibetans who defy Beijing's sovereignty have been routine for 50 years. However, over the past 11 months a new type of demonstration by Tibetan Buddhists, mostly monks and nuns, has taken place, shocking the world community. Tibetan Buddhists are sacrificing their lives by setting themselves on fire, sending the message loud and clear - the Tibet issue is alive.

Chinese Democrats Offer Freedom for Tibet and China: Interview

Fri - 30 Mar Written by Carly Selby-James, The Tibet Post International

Melbourne: - I met with Frank Ruanjie on a Monday afternoon in the centre of Melbourne, at the city-end of Chinatown. We found a quiet spot in a restaurant upstairs where only a few teenagers came to hang out after school, and had a long chat over coffee and hot chocolate. Last Updated on Friday, 30 March 2012 23:18

The Emotion Behind Tibetan Self-immolation Protest

Wed - 18 Jan Written by Sophie Jay, The Tibet Post International

Dharamshala: What first struck me about Bhutuk, the Tibetan monk who self-immolated in Kathmandu last month, was the beaming smile with which he told much of his story.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 18 January 2012 21:15