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UPDATE: Tibetan Activists Released After Arrest at UN Headquarters
New York, NY—Three Tibetan youth activists were released from New York City’s 17th precinct. They were arrested yesterday on charges of “disorderly conduct” and “refusal to disperse” after chaining themselves to the vehicular entrances and exits of the United...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tibetan Activists Arrested After Blockade at New York UN Headquarters Vehicular Gates
New York, NY—At 3:25 p.m. EST, three Tibetan youth activists chained themselves to the vehicular exits and entrances of the United Nations (UN) headquarters gates on First Avenue, demanding action after the self-immolation of Tibetan independence activist, Lobga Rangzen. ...
US reiterates Tibet support in wake of Lobga Rangzen’s self-immolation
(TibetanReview.net, Jul09’26) – As Tibetan communities across the country marked the Dalai Lama’s 91st birthday on Jul 6 amid holding of events to express solidarity with a fellow-Tibetan who had carried out a protest self-immolation in front of the...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tibetan Activists Blockade at UN Vehicular Gates, Seeking Justice for Lobga Rangzen
New York, NY—At 3:25 p.m. EST, three Tibetan youth activists chained themselves to the vehicular exits and entrances of the United Nations (UN) headquarters gates on First Avenue, demanding action after the self-immolation of Tibetan independence activist Lobga Rangzen....
China doubles down on its ethnic assimilation law following Estonian lawmakers’ call to repeal it
(TibetanReview.net, Jul09’26) – China has reacted angrily to a statement signed by a total of 51 lawmakers of Estonia’s unicameral parliament, the Riigikogu, on Jul 6, which called Tibet an illegally occupied territory and urged it to repeal its...
Dalai Lama thanks well-wishers worldwide, assures good recovery of health
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, July 9: The exile Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama has expressed heartfelt gratitude to people around the world for the overwhelming outpouring of birthday wishes received on the occasion of his 91st birthday,...
51 Estonian lawmakers condemn China’s ethnic unity law, urge immediate repeal
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, July 9: Fifty-one members of Estonia’s Parliament (Riigikogu) have issued a joint statement condemning the People’s Republic of China’s newly enacted Ethnic Unity and Progress Law, describing it as a measure that threatens Tibetan identity and calling...
Estonia lawmakers condemn China’s ethnic unity law, back Tibet in strong parliamentary declaration
A majority of lawmakers in Estonia's Parliament have voiced strong support for Tibet while sharply criticising China's recently enforced Ethnic Unity and Progress Law, describing it as a measure that threatens Tibetan identity, language, and religious freedom. The statement...
Statement by Tibet Support Group in Estonian Parliament and the Members of Riigikogu on China’s Law on ‘Ethnic Unity and Progress’
Dharamshala: On the occasion of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 91st birthday celebration, members of the Estonian Parliament (Riigikogu), led by Juku-Kalle Raid, Head of the Tibet Support Group in the Estonian Parliament, issued a strong statement expressing solidarity...
Press Statement of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile on the Self-Immolation Protest for the Cause of Tibet by Patriotic Hero Rangzen Lobga
At about 5:00 PM on Thursday, the 2nd of July 2026, Lobsang Palden, also known as Rangzen Lobga, a patriotic hero, was reported to have planted a Tibetan national flag he was carrying on a crossroad in front of...
His Holiness the Dalai Lama Expresses Gratitude to Global Well-Wishers for 91st Birthday Greetings
Dharamshala: His Holiness the Dalai Lama has issued a message of gratitude to all those who conveyed their warm wishes on the occasion of his 91st birthday, which was published on the official website of His Holiness the Dalai...
Sikyong Penpa Tsering Encourages Tibetan Students in Ladakh to Preserve Tibetan Identity and Excel Through Education
Ladakh: Continuing the third day of his official visit to Ladakh, Sikyong Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration interacted with members of the younger and older generations of the Tibetan community during visits to the remaining four camps...
Deputy Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel Speaks at Geshe Beri Jigme’s Book Launch
Dharamshala: Deputy Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, Khenpo Sonam Tenphel, alongside the Chief Guest Justice Commissioner Dawa Phunkyi of the Tibetan Supreme Justice Commission and other guests, including Ju Tenkyong, Director of the Amnye Machen Institute for Advance Tibetan...
US Renews Call For China-Dalai Lama Talks After Tibetan Activist's Self-Immolation
US said it supports the rights of Tibetans to preserve their culture, language and religion, and will continue to encourage talks between Beijing and Tibetan representatives.
Belgium rejects China’s Dalai Lama reincarnation meddling, shares concerns about Tibet situation
(TibetanReview.net, Jul08’26) – A top Belgian government leader has on Jun 17 told the Foreign Affairs Committee of the country’s parliament that China inherently lacked any say in the recognition of the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama, the occupied...
Dalai Lama’s 91st birthday marked in French Senate building
(TibetanReview.net, Jul08’26) – Eight members of the French parliament as well as diplomats, representatives of Tibet and other groups have gathered in the seat of the French Senate – the Salons Tournon of the Palais du Luxembourg – on...
More than half of Estonian parliament members urge China to repeal its ethnic assimilation law
(TibetanReview.net, Jul08’26) – A total of 51 members of the Estonian parliament, the Riigikogu, representing more than half the parliament’s total strength, have signed a statement recognizing Tibet as a historically independent country currently under China’s occupation rule, and...
Dalai Lama reaffirms commitment to serve humanity for decades to come amid worldwide 91st birthday celebrations and tributes from global leaders
July 8, 2026 Tibetans and supporters around the world marked the 91st birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama on July 6 with celebrations spanning India, North America, Europe and beyond, as global leaders honored the Tibetan spiritual...
Around 25,000 Attend His Holiness’ 91st Birthday Celebration in Ladakh
His Holiness the Dalai Lama celebrated his 91st birthday in Leh, Ladakh, with 25,000 attendees, prayers, offerings and cultural programs.
Kalon Tsegyal Chukya Dranyi Attends 9th Indian Himalayan Council of Nalanda Buddhist Tradition Conference Anniversary at Tashi Jong
Tashi Jong: The Kalon of the Department of Religion and Culture, Tsegyal Chukya Dranyi, visited the Khamgar Drukpa Institute of Higher Studies, Dharmakara, to attend the 9th anniversary celebration of the Indian Himalayan Council of Nalanda Buddhist Tradition (IHCNBT)...
Sikyong Penpa Tsering Addresses Sonamling Tibetan Community, Visits Settlement Camps During Official Ladakh Visit
Leh, Ladakh: On the third day of his official visit to Ladakh, Sikyong Penpa Tsering addressed members of the Tibetan community at the Sonamling Tibetan Settlement Community Hall on the morning of 7 July 2026. The programme began with...
Addressing the strategic crisis in Tibet: Five priorities for the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union
July 7, 2026 With the completion of the worldwide democratic elections for Tibetans in exile on April 26, 2026, and the announcement of parliamentary results on May 13, 2026, the newly elected leadership of the Dharamsala-based Central Tibetan Administration...
Tibetans Partly Block First Avenue for Lobga Rangzen
Hundreds of Tibetans protested outside UN headquarters in New York, honoring Lobga Rangzen and opposing China’s new Ethnic Unity Law.
Final rites held for late self-immolator Lobga Rangzen as UN, US leaders express condolences
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, July 7: The final rites of Tibetan independence activist Lobga Rangzen, also known as Lobsang Palden, who died after self-immolating outside the United Nations headquarters in New York, was held on Monday as condolences and statements...
Tibetan activists protests outside Chinese Embassy, condemns China’s Ethnic Unity Law, honours Pawo Lobga Rangzen
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, July 7: Activists from the Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC) carried out a protest outside the Chinese Embassy in New Delhi on Tuesday, condemning China’s newly enacted Ethnic Unity and Progress Law while paying tribute to the...




























