CTA marks 36th Anni. of Conferment of the Nobel Peace Prize on His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Dharamshala — Central Tibetan Administration commemorated 36th anniversary of conferment of the Nobel Peace Prize on His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Human Rights Day in Dharamshala. Delegation from Chile stated: "We reject China's illegitimate claims regarding the recognition of the next Dalai Lama. We denounce China's occupation of Tibet and its serious human rights violations, including the destruction of monasteries, forced displacement, restrictions on freedoms, and the forced assimilation of nearly one million Tibetan children. We urge the international community to take action to protect Tibetan culture and identity."