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Two teenagers self-immolate on same day; one in Tibet, one in exile; both call for independence

[3 March 2016] Two Tibetans have died after self-immolating on 29 February, the first such protests in six months. Kalsang Wangdu, a young monk, died shortly after setting fire to himself…

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ACTION: Tibetan blogger jailed for three years

[29 February 2016] China's continued crackdown on any form of dissent in Tibet has been further exemplified by the imprisonment of popular Tibetan blogger Druklo (pen-name Shokjang). The 32 year-old writer…

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Tibet second only to Syria for lack of freedom

[5 February 2016] Tibet has been ranked as the second worst place for freedom and human rights in 2015. According to US-based NGO Freedom House, only Syria had a worse ranking…

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Tibetan former political prisoner to speak at UK Parliament

[22 January 2016] Monk and former political prisoner Golog Jigme will be giving a public talk at the UK Parliament on 27 January 2016. The talk, hosted by the All Party…

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China omits Dalai Lama from database of “verified” living Buddhas

[22 January 2016] The Chinese government has published a database of “verified” living Buddhas in what it says is an effort to crack down on fraudulent monks. However, the omission of…

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Larung Gar demolitions and evictions recommence

[17 February 2017] Following a short winter break, Chinese authorities have recommenced demolitions and forced evictions at the Larung Gar Buddhist Institute in eastern Tibet. Those evicted have been forced to…

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Tibet: Less freedom than North Korea

[31 January 2017] For the second consecutive year, Tibet has ranked as the second worst place in the world for freedom and human rights, according to a report published by Freedom…

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Tibetan language advocate’s detention epitomises China’s brutal regime

[27 Janaury 2017] Tibet Society's press release on the first anniversary of Tashi Wangchuk's detention.TIBET SOCIETY PRESS RELEASEFor Immediate Release, 27 January 2017Tibetan language advocate's detention epitomises China's brutal regime Tibetans…

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Action: Call for release of Tibetan language advocate

[18 January 2017] UPDATE: Tashi Wangchuk, an advocate of Tibetan language education, has been charged with “inciting separatism” after his peaceful work was featured by The New York Times.In early January 2017, his…

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