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Tibetan leader slams China’s repression in Tibet at UK parliament, urges action on religious freedom

The event took place in the UK Parliament and was co-hosted by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on North Korea and Fortify Rights.

Amid Pakistan tensions, India weighs major water diversion from Indus system with new river project

One key plan involves doubling the Ranbir canal’s length to 120 km, allowing India to divert 150 cubic meters of water per second from the Chenab, up from 40 cubic meters, according to a report

Tibet Museum Celebrates 48th International Museum Day with Journal Launch and Exhibition

By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA, 16 May: The Tibet Museum of the Department of Information and International Relations (DIIR), Central Tibetan Administration celebrated the 48th International Museum day today, focusing on the future of museums in rapidly changing communities.

Does China really want to be part of Pakistan-designed anti-India axis with Turkey?

China sides with Pakistan and Turkey against India when it suits its interests, but avoids full support to protect its trade ties with India, showing it only acts for its own benefit

Tibetan representative warns EU of China’s dam projects in Tibet

The conference held on Wednesday gathered environmental specialists, policy advocates, and European representatives to assess the extensive impacts of China's hydropower initiatives on the Tibetan Plateau, as reported by CTA.

Tibet Museum commemorates 48th International Museum Day in Dharamshala today

The Tibet Museum commemorated the 48th international Museum Day here in north Indian Hill town Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh on Friday morning in which various Tibetan artists were invited to showcase their art.

Buddhist nations urged to speak up ahead of China’s 30-year Panchen Lama abduction, disappearance

(TibetanReview.net, May15’25) – Human Rights Watch has on May 15 reiterated its call on China to release the 11th Panchen Lama Gedhun Choekyi Nyima and his parents, ahead of the completion of 30 years since it abducted them on...

China rejects India’s criticism of its renaming of Arunachal place names

(TibetanReview.net, May15’25) – China has on May 14 doubled down on its latest renaming of places in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, insisting that the territory belongs to it on account of its claim over Tibet. Zangnan is...

HRW calls for global action on 30th anniversary of Panchen Lama’s disappearance

Human Rights Watch urges global pressure on China over 30 years of Panchen Lama's disappearance, citing intensified repression and religious crackdowns in Tibet.

HRW marks 30th anniversary of Panchen Lama’s disappearance, urges global action

In a recent news release, Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported that on May 17, 1995, just three days after being recognised as the 11th Panchen Lama by the Dalai Lama, Gedhun Choekyi Nyima was taken by Chinese authorities and...

Release Panchen Lama and end control over Tibetan Buddhism: HRW to China

Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, May 15: The New York-based rights group Human Rights Watch (HRW) has renewed calls on for the immediate release of the 11th Panchen Lama, Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, and his family, marking the 30th anniversary of their enforced...

Book highlighting works of exile Tibetan women writers launced

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, May 15: Tibetan writer and researcher Kunsang Dolma launched her latest book, Exile Women and Literature, at the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives (LTWA) in Dharamshala on Wednesday. Funded by the Washington-based advocacy group International Campaign...

World Uyghur Congress intensifies advocacy efforts in Brussels ahead of EU-China Human Rights Dialogue

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has intensified its advocacy efforts in Europe to raise awareness about the ongoing human rights abuses faced by the Uyghur population in East Turkestan, ahead of the upcoming EU-China Human Rights Dialogue.

Does China see India-Pak conflict as its own?

As tensions remain palpable along the Line of Control (LoC), China has been trying to provoke India by making belligerent actions. The Xi Jinping-led country has been infamous for renaming locations in Arunachal Pradesh

China again reasserts Tibet claim by renaming 27 place names in Arunachal

(TibetanReview.net, May14’25) – To again reassert its point of Tibet being part of it since ancient times, China has, for the fifth time since 2017, brought out a new list of its own names for more places in the...

India bans X accounts of China’s top state media outlets for spreading fake news

(TibetanReview.net, May14’25) – India has on May 14 blocked China’s nationalist mouthpieces Global Times and state news agency Xinhua on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) for spreading fake news on its Operation Sindoor military reprisal action against...

India Bans China’s Global Times X Account Over Fake Military Claims

India bans China's Global Times, Xinhua X accounts for spreading fake news on military strikes; urges responsible reporting amid rising tensions.

China Renames 27 Places in Arunachal Pradesh, India Calls Move ‘Preposterous’

China renames 27 places in Arunachal Pradesh, prompting India to reaffirm the region as an integral part of its territory and reject Beijing’s claims.

China Restricts Buddha's Birthday Celebrations in Tibet

China restricts Tibetans from celebrating Buddha’s birthday, enforcing surveillance and limiting religious freedom across Lhasa, Kham, and Amdo.

Tibetan Dissident Kelsang Detained After Years of Service Denial

Tibetan dissident Kelsang detained after exposing 9-year denial of basic services; China accused of silencing peaceful calls for equal treatment.

Sikyong Penpa Tsering Meets Canadian Lawmakers in Toronto

Sikyong Penpa Tsering meets Canadian MPs in Toronto, urges support for Tibet and Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday Year of Compassion celebration.

Joint Statement from Civil Society Groups on the Chinese Government’s Arbitrary Detention of Journalist Zhang Zhan 

London / 14 May 2025 / GATPM The Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities (GATPM) proudly joined a coalition of over 60 press freedom and human rights organisations, led by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), in calling for the...

Sikyong Penpa Tsering Meets with Canadian MPs James Maloney, Karim Bardeesy, and Former Minister Arif Virani in Toronto

Toronto: Sikyong Penpa Tsering met with Canadian MPs James Maloney and Karim Bardeesy, as well as former Minister and MP Arif Virani, on 13 May 2025 during his visit to Toronto. The meeting, held at the Tibetan Canadian Cultural...

Tibetan-Origin Mayor Aftab Karma Pureval poised for re-election in Cincinnati, USA

Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, May 14: Aftab Karma Singh Pureval, the Tibetan-Indian-origin mayor of Cincinnati, is widely seen as the frontrunner in the city’s upcoming general election in November after securing a lead in the May 6 mayoral primary election. Pureval,...

India slams China’s renaming of 27 places in Arunachal Pradesh as “vain and preposterous”

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, May 14: India has strongly rejected China’s latest attempt to unilaterally rename 27 places in Arunachal Pradesh, calling it a “vain and preposterous” move that holds no legitimacy. The newly released list by China includes 15...