Dharamshala — on the 30th anniversary of the Panchen Lama's disappearance, Tibetans and supporters in India, the USA, Canada, France, Germany, Belgium, Britain, Netherlands, Australia, Italy and Switzerland protested against the Chinese government's abduction of the 11th Panchen Lama in Tibet in 1995, and call on the Chinese government to release him and his family member.

Geneva — On the 30th anniversary of the abduction and disappearance of the 11th Panchen Lama of Tibet. The Swiss parliamentarians of the Swiss Parliamentary Group for Tibet asked the Swiss government to demand the Chinese government immediately reveal the whereabouts of Gendun Choeki Nyima and his family.

New York — Human Rights Watch calls on the Chinese government to release the 11th Panchen Lama Gedhun Choekyi Nyima of Tibet and his parents, who were forcibly abducted by Chinese authorities on May 17, 1995. This year marks the 30th anniversary of their disappearance.

Washington DC — Sikyong of the Central Tibetan Administration is holding official talks with US official and key members of the U.S. Congress, seeking their support in the face of recent US budget cuts to Tibetan programs in exile. He also addressed Tibetans in the U.S, saying: "As one of two key components of the Middle Way Approach, it is vital that we bolster our efforts to assert Tibet’s historical independence as a foundation for our political legitimacy.”

Paris — The European Parliament on Wednesday adopted a resolution on “Violations of religious freedom in Tibet”, strongly condemning China's repressive assimilation policies in Tibet and firmly opposed China's attempts to interfere in the selection of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet.

Dharamsala — His Holiness the Dalai Lama congratulated him on being elected Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany on Tuesday. His Holiness wrote," Today, the world is facing many challenges. I am confident that you will provide able leadership through these difficult times. I believe this co-operative spirit can be an inspiration to others, contributing to greater peace and prosperity in the world."