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China forcefully closes Tibetan school in Golok

China has decided to forcibly close a Tibetan school named Jigme Gyaltsen Nationalities Vocational High School in Golok, media reports said.

Joe Biden intends to sign 'Resolve Tibet Act': US delegation member after visiting Dharamshala

US House Foreign Affairs Committee, Michael McCaul, who is heading a bipartisan delegation from the US to Indian city of Dharamshala, has affirmed President Joe Biden's intention to sign the 'Resolve Tibet Act'.

US congressional delegation visits Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile in Himachal Pradesh

A US congressional delegation led by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul recently visited the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile in the Himalayan Indian state of Dharamshala on June 18.

Demolition of Atsok monastery begins amid strict restrictions in Tibet

Amid the restriction of movement of the local Tibetan population and the internet regulations, the demolition of 135-year-old Atsok Monastery in Amdo has begun, media reports said.

World Uyghur Congress opposes Xi Jinping's visit to Europe

The World Uyghur Congress has said it is opposed to the 'openness displayed' by Europe towards Chinese President Xi Jinping during his visit to European nations.

Report claims China is imposing Mandarin in parts of Tibet

Chinese authorities imposed Chinese medium education in Tibetan schools and amended local regulations in Tibetan areas to promote Mandarin Chinese,  the Dharamshala-based Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy said in a report released recently.

Tibetan women-in-exile members demonstrate against Chinese authorities in Shimla

Tibetan women-in-exile members recently held a demonstration in the Indian hilly town of Shimla to mark the 65th anniversary of Tibetan Women’s National Uprising Day.

Taipei parades to mark 65th anniversary of the Tibetan uprising

Taipei city in Taiwan witnessed a parade on Sunday to mark  the 65th anniversary of the Tibetan uprising.

Chinese authorities impose lockdown on seven monasteries: Reports

Chinese authorities have imposed a lockdown on seven monasteries that are situated along the two banks of eastern Tibet’s Drichu River in Kham Dege, media reports said.

New Jersey Township Mayor celebrates Losar, raises Tibetan flag despite Chinese objection

Rejecting a written objection from China’s vice consul in New York, Belleville Township Mayor Michael Melham flew the Tibetan flag in on Feb 9.

Tibetan singer arbitrarily detained, sentenced to three years in prison in secret trial

In a secret trial in November, a Tibetan singer Palden has been arbitrarily detained and sentenced to three years in prison,media reports said.

Abolish coercive boarding schools in Tibet: European Parliament tells China

The European Parliament has urged China to abolish coercive boarding school system that has isolated more than  1 million Tibetan children from their families, language and culture, media reports said.

International Campaign for Tibet urges Biden to raise Tibet-China conflict resolution issue during meeting with Xi Jinping 

Non-profit advocacy group the International Campaign for Tibet recently urged US President Joe Biden to raise the issue of Tibet-China conflict resolution with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, both internally and publicly, during their expected meeting in the US next month.

New York: Student for Free Tibet members protest against Chinese VP Han Zheng at UN headquarters

Activist group Student for Free Tibet (SFT), a prominent Tibetan student organization, recently demonstrated outside the United Nations headquarters in New York City when Chinese Vice President Han Zheng was visiting the UNGA gathering.

Swedish Parliament delegation visits Tibetan Parliament-in-exile, expresses solidarity with people of Tibet

A Swedish Partmaient delegation, which is led by MP Margareta Elisabeth Cederfelt, on Monday visited the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile and discussed issues related to Tibet with the members in Dharamshala.