Dharamshala — On the 66th anniversary of Tibetan Uprising Day, the Chinese authorities intensify their repression against Tibetans in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, and throughout Tibet, confining them to their homes, authorizing the armed forces to patrol the streets, weapons in hand, to prevent Tibetans from protesting against China, and placing monasteries under heavy surveillance.
China tightens restrictions on Tibetans during Tibetan New Year by deploying troops
Dharamshala — During the Tibetan New Year (Losar), China tightened its grip on Tibetans by deploying massive troops in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. The Chinese government showed the world that Tibetans were happy during Losar via state TV, but in reality, China deployed large numbers of soldiers, troops, special police, armed policemen and firemen to control their every move.
China jails Tibetan man for 16 months for exposing illegal mining in Tibet
Dharamshala — Chinese authorities jailed the young Tibetan man for 16 months for openly criticising the Chinese government's failure to take action, against the Chinese company that was illegally extracting sand and destroying vast areas of riverbank, during the construction of a road on the banks of a river in Gakog County, Ngawa, Tibet.
Tibetan singer repeatedly detained by China for his songs dies aged 39
Dharamshala — Tibetans inside Tibet and in Exile mourned the demise of the well-known singer Lobsang and expressed their gratitude for his songs. He sang songs about His Holiness the Dalai Lama, world peace, the fate of Tibet, unity among Tibetans and the importance of Tibetan language and culture. He was detained by China several times for his songs.
China imposes restrictions on Tibetans during religious festivals at Kumbum Monastery
Dharamshala — The Chinese government deployed a large number of soldiers at Kumbum monastery and restricted thousands of Tibetan Buddhists from freely attending the Butter Flower Festival (religious festival) on February 12, 2024. China is once again violating the fundamental freedom and in particular the religious freedom of Tibetans in Tibet.
China denies Tibetans to build houses on their land, but Chinese free to build hotels
Dharamshala — The Chinese authorities in Tibet imposed restrictions on the construction of residential buildings by the Tibetan populace, requiring the submission of extensive documentation. Conversely, they have granted permission to Chinese individuals and entities to construct hotels without imposing such restrictions.
China's brutal crackdown on truth: 21 Tibetans persecuted for exposing earthquake reality
Dharamshala — Chinese authorities of the Lhasa Public Security Bureau punished 21 Tibetan netizens for telling the truth about the number of deaths or injuries of Tibetans and the massive destruction caused by the 7.1-magnitude earthquake in Dingri County.