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YC. Dhardhowa, editor of The Tibet Post talking with Gelek, a monk and ex-political prisoner newly arrived from Tibet at TPI office on 2 July. Photo: TPI

Gelek: A Personal Account of a Chinese Crackdown on Tibetan Dissent

Sat - 03 Jul Written by Ben Dunant, The Tibet Post International

Dharamshala: Gelek was a monk from the eastern part of Tibet, and was pursuing a life of contemplation in Sera monastery near the Tibetan capital, Lhasa, before an irreversible brush with the Chinese state on March 2008. On March 10th, as anti-Chinese sentiment was brewing across the plateau in the run up to the Beijing Olympics, thirteen monks marched through Lhasa demanding human rights and freedom of expression and religion. All were arrested. Last Updated on Saturday, 03 July 2010 16:12

Study: Tibetans Underwent the Fastest Evolution in Human History

Fri - 02 Jul Written by Jessica Beaton, www.cnngo.com

According to a new study published in Science, 3,000 years ago ethnic Tibetans split off from the Han Chinese -- China's largest ethnic group making up 92 percent of the mainland Chinese population -- and, forced by high altitudes, developed "extraordinary physical adaptations" that we now see in today's Tibetan population. Last Updated on Friday, 30 July 2010 18:16

India: Stand up and speak up for Rights of Tibetan People!

Fri - 21 May Written by Gautam Ashok, The Tibet Post International

Dharamshala: Rewind to march 2008; when the Chinese security forces came out in full force, and crushed the uprising in Tibetan capital of Lhasa and quelled all public sentiment on the Tibetan plateau, and here at home the Indian response to this crackdown was dispiriting to say the least, In parliament the seasoned politician and then foreign minister Pranab Mukherjee could only express distress at the plight of the hapless Tibetans. Last Updated on Monday, 19 July 2010 18:29

Hong Kong Votes for Democracy. Photo: FIle

People of Hong Kong Vote for Democracy

Fri - 21 May Written by Kendrick Chow, The Tibet Post Internetional

Dharamsala: The struggle for democracy in Hong Kong claimed a small, yet potent victory when - despite a low voter turn out at 17.1 percent - all 5 pro-democracy lawmakers won re-election on Sunday in the by-elections of the Legislative Council.

Last Updated on Friday, 21 May 2010 08:39

The death of free trial in China?

Mon - 17 May Written by Gautham Ashok, The Tibet Post International

Dharamshala: In November, 2009, the Chinese government executed 4 Tibetans, two men, one woman and a fourth unidentified person, for allegedly "starting fatal fires" during the uprising in March 2008.With the world mulling over a moratorium on the death penalty, the Chinese government continues to exercise the dread verdict with little or no restraint.

Conclusion of NDPT 2011 Elections Campaign First Leg

Wed - 12 May Written by Max French, The Tibet Post International

Dharamshala; The first stage of the NDPT's 2011 campaign for its Prime Minister (Kalon Tripa) and Parliamentary candidates was today concluded with "success and to our satisfaction," the party posted on its official blog.

Last Updated on Sunday, 16 May 2010 17:11

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Gelek: A Personal Account of a Chinese Crackdown on Tibetan Dissent

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Gelek: A Personal Account of a Chinese Crackdown on Tibetan Dissent