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European Parliament condemns China’s ‘ethnic unity law’, warns of intensified repression

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, May 1: The European Parliament, in a resolution adopted on Thursday, strongly condemned China’s newly adopted law on “ethnic unity and progress,” warning that it will deepen the systematic suppression of ethnic identities and further strain relations between...

US Senators introduce ‘Tibet Atrocities Determination Act’ to probe alleged crimes by China

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA May 1: A bipartisan bill titled the Tibet Atrocities Determination Act has been introduced by Rick Scott and Jeff Merkley, seeking a formal investigation into whether the actions of the Chinese government in Tibet constitute genocide or crimes...

European Parliament condemns China's 'Ethnic Unity Law'

Brussels: The European Parliament has severely condemned China's 'Ethnic Unity Law', warning that the law set to take effect on July 1 showcases a systematic attempt to erase the cultural, religious and linguistic heritage of the Tibetan people by...

China Remains World’s Biggest Jailer of Journalists, RSF Says

By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA, 1 March: China remains the world’s largest jailer of journalists for a record tenth consecutive year, since 2017, with growing transnational repression targeting journalism and the global right to information, according to the 2026 Press...

Chinese Disinformation Campaign Fails to Disrupt Tibetan Elections

A China-linked disinformation network called Spamouflage failed to disrupt the Tibetan exile elections despite using AI images and fake social media accounts.

Dalai Lama Urges Followers to Become "21st-Century Buddhists" on Vesak Day

The Dalai Lama issued a global Vesak Day message, urging his followers to become 21st-century Buddhists by practicing compassion to build a peaceful world.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s Message on the Occasion of Buddha Purnima (Vesak) 

– dalailama.com Dharamshala: His Holiness the Dalai Lama addressed a message to devotees and followers on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima—Vesak—extending his greetings and prayers to the global Buddhist community on the occasion commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana...

China Replaces Demolished Tibetan Buddha Statue With Horse Racing Track

Chinese authorities have converted the site of a demolished 99-foot Buddha statue in Tibet into a horse racing track, further erasing local religious heritage.

EU Parliament Condemns China's Ethnic Unity Law and Demands Sanctions

The European Parliament just overwhelmingly condemned China's Ethnic Unity Law, demanding targeted sanctions and the release of Tibetan political prisoners.

The European Parliament Strongly Condemns ‘China’s Ethnic Unity Law’, Calls for Repeal and Sanctions

Brussels, 30 April: In a resolution adopted on Thursday, the European Parliament strongly condemned the PRC’s “Ethnic Unity Law,” marking a significant escalation in international opposition to Beijing’s policies of forced assimilation. European lawmakers warned that the law, which is...

Senate Bill asks US to investigate China’s crime against humanity atrocities in Tibet

(TibetanReview.net, Apr30’26) – A bill has been introduced in the US Senate on Apr 29, which if passed will requires the Secretary of State to make a formal determination on whether China is committing genocide or crimes against humanity...

Ink as Resistance: Dharamsala Exhibition Honours Tibetan Calligraphy Day

By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA, 30 April: The Department of Information & International Relations of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), in collaboration with Palpung Sherap Ling Monastery, launched a Tibetan calligraphy exhibition at the Tibet Museum to celebrate Tibetan Calligraphy...

Exile Tibetans mark ‘Tibetan Calligraphy Day’ with exhibition, workshops in Dharamshala

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, April 30: The exile Tibetan government, officially known as the Central Tibetan Administration, and its Tibet Museum, in collaboration with Palbung Sherabling Monastery, marked ‘Tibetan Calligraphy Day’ on Thursday with a special exhibition.  The observance of...

China-linked disinformation campaign fails to disrupt Tibetan elections: DFRLab

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, April 30: A China-linked online disinformation campaign reportedly attempted to undermine the 2026 Tibetan general elections held across 27 countries but failed to gain traction, remaining largely ineffective, according to researchers at the Digital Forensic Research...

Yogi government to introduce course in Sowa Rigpa to promote AYUSH systems

The Yogi government is set to take another major step to promote AYUSH systems and give them global recognition. Under the directions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, preparations are underway to introduce courses in the 2,500-year-old traditional medical system...

International Tibetan Calligraphy Day Observed in Dharamshala; Kalon Norzin Dolma Attends the Event

Dharamshala: The Tibet Museum of the Central Tibetan Administration, in collaboration with Palpung Sherabling Monastery, organised an exhibition of canonical calligraphy works and a calligraphy workshop to mark International Tibetan Calligraphy Day. In 2017, a Tibetan scholars’ symposium on...

Education Kalon Tharlam Dolma Changra Attends 25th Graduation Ceremony of Sarah College for Higher Tibetan Studies

Dharamshala: Kalon (Minister) of the Department of Education Tharlam Dolma Changra, Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), attended the 25th graduation ceremony of Sarah College for Higher Tibetan Studies (CHTS) as the chief guest earlier today. The ceremony was graced by...

'Xi Has Removed 110 Generals': Tibetan Leader Flags Beijing's "Power Struggle"

In an interview with NDTV, Tibetan government-in-exile President Penpa Tsering said Xi Jinping had removed "more than 110 military generals" since taking control of the Communist Party.

China building ultra-high-voltage power transmission project in Tibet to supply coastal South China

(TibetanReview.net, Apr29’26) – China has begun on Apr 28 the construction of the Tibet section of an ultra-high-voltage power transmission that will transmit “clean energy” from the Chinese ruled Himalayan territory all the way to its southern coastal province...

Free, fair and transparent Tibetan parliamentary election spotlights success of Tibetan democracy

April 29, 2026 The International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) congratulates Tibetans in exile on the successful completion of their democratic elections on April 26. Using an innovative and transparent system for decentralized voting, the Tibetan Central Election Commission ensured...

US flags Chinese restrictions on access to Tibetan region

Washington: The US Department of State has highlighted that Chinese government regulations and procedures continue to impede travel to the Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR) and other Tibetan areas for US diplomats and officials, journalists, and tourists, with restrictions remaining...

China accused of erasing Tibetan religious heritage amid fresh constructions in Drago county

According to Tibet Times, the developments stem from a wider campaign that began in late 2021, when Chinese authorities allegedly demolished a 99-foot Buddha statue, a Maitreya Buddha figure, and dozens of Mani prayer wheels near Gaden Rabten Namgyal...

Tibetan Chief Justice Commissioner Yeshi Wangmo Attends 37th Birthday Event of the 11th Panchen Lama, Gedhun Choekyi Nyima

Dharamshala: Chief Justice Commissioner of the Tibetan Supreme Justice Commission (CTA), Yeshi Wangmo, visited the Bylakuppe Tibetan Settlement on an official trip to attend the 37th birthday celebration of the 11th Panchen Lama, Jetsun Tenzin Gedhun Yeshi Trinley Phuntsok...

China-linked online disinformation campaign targetted the exile Tibetan election

(TibetanReview.net, Apr28’26) – A China-linked online influence campaign attempted to undermine elections for the Tibetan parliament-in-exile for which polling was held over the weekend (Apr 26) in some 27 countries, but was largely ineffective, reported therecord.media Apr 27, citing...

Amherst Honors Dalai Lama’s 90th Birthday With Focus on Compassion

Amherst, Massachusetts, hosted public events and lectures led by Tibetan scholar Geshe Thupten Jinpa to celebrate the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday this April.