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Geneva: A United Nations (UN) watchdog investigating torture has ordered a thorough and independent inquiry into China’s excessive use of force against peaceful Tibetan protesters particularly monks in Kardze county, Ngaba county, and the Tibetan capital of Lhasa.
The Chinese government violent clampdown on peaceful Tibetan protesters since 10 March this year in Tibet, left 218 [...]

Dharamshala: The United States President George W Bush will discuss human rights issues in Tibet and the ongoing discussions between the envoys of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the Chinese leadership during his meeting with Chinese president Hu Jintao in Peru.

President George W. Bush and His Holiness the Dalai Lama share a laugh Wednesday, [...]

Speaker Karma Chophel (L) delivers the opening address to the special general meeting on Tibet which begins in Dharamsala, the seat of the Central Tibetan Administration in Dharamsala, India, on 17 November 2008.

Dharamshala: Kalon Tripa Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche on Tuesday said the Central Tibetan Administration is “sincerely committed to a genuine democratic system in reflecting [...]

While sending my greetings to all Tibetans in and outside Tibet, there are a few important issues I would like to present to you.
Since I was very young, I realized that the transformation of our governance into a democratic system was of utmost importance for Tibet’s immediate and long-term interest. Therefore, after taking responsibility as [...]

Canberra: The Australia Tibet Council (ATC) has strongly urged Prime Minister Kevin Rudd “to take a leading role in supporting active international mediation to assist the Chinese leadership and the envoys of His Holiness the Dalai Lama for a meaningful resolution of the issue of Tibet”.
Expressing concern that “His Holiness’ faith and trust is diminishing [...]