Opinions and Columns

China’s accusations do nothing but hurt six million Tibetans

Tue - 19 Mar Written by Yeshe Choesang, The Tibet Post International

Dharamshala: In all parts of occupied Tibet, the suffering of the Tibetan people under Chinese rule grows day by day. Gross violations of basic rights and the freedom to practice religion and culture are endemic, and the situation has been long known to whole world.

The Fate of Tibet’s Nomadic Peoples and the Decline of Global Cultural Diversity

Thu - 16 Aug Written by Mark Kernan, Tibet Post International

Dharamshala: Tibetan nomads make up approximately one third of Tibet's population, over two million people; however to a large extent many of them are now only nomads, or even semi-nomads, by name only.

Last Updated on Monday, 22 October 2012 23:01

China's 'Path Of Reform And Opening Up': A Reality For Tibet?

Mon - 06 Aug Written by YC. Dhardhowa, The Tibet Post International

Dharamshala: - During the past 10 years, President of China, Hu Jintao, has strongly propagated a 'harmonious society' and 'a path of reform and opening up' which in turn would generate equality for everyone. There is still hope the leadership might bring a new perspective on Tibet before his decade-long presidency. Last Updated on Monday, 06 August 2012 17:27

My Internship Experience With The Tibet Post International

Sat - 23 Jun Written by Hamsini Hariharan, Tibet Post International

Dharamshala: I had decided that I would intern with the Tibet Post International (TPI) ever since some volunteers of Students For A Free Tibet came to my college to raise awareness about the Tibetan cause last year. A few contacts who highly praised the newspaper also informed my decision to intern in McLeodganj.

Last Updated on Monday, 22 October 2012 22:52

Beijing Is Responsible for the Tibet Self-Immolation Protests

Wed - 28 Mar Written by Colleen McKown, The Tibet Post International

Dharamshala: - On March 26, the Central Tibetan Administration released a statement entitled "At Least Seven Reasons Why Beijing is Responsible for the Self-Immolations in Tibet." The statement rejects Beijing's claims that His Holiness the Dalai Lama is encouraging acts of self-immolation in Tibet. Last Updated on Wednesday, 28 March 2012 12:11

Tibet's Only Option: Self-immolations To Express Their Voices

Tue - 22 Nov Written by Tashi Tsering, The Tibet Post International

London, UK: - Since March, eleven Tibetans within Tibet, including monks, former monks and two nuns, have set themselves on fire. At least six of them have died in the act. Tibetan protests have been taking place over the course of six decades of cultural genocide inflicted by the Chinese state. Last Updated on Wednesday, 23 November 2011 14:32