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China tightens control over Tibetans in Nepal, installs US Tech-enabled surveillance cameras to monitor Tibetans

The new reports coming from Nepal reveal that a large number of hidden surveillance cameras are being installed by China at every nook and corner in Kathmandu and Nepal border. These cameras are not being installed for anyone's safety...

China tightens control in Tibetan regions as religious leader’s detention triggers fresh clampdown

Chinese authorities have escalated political pressure on Tibetan communities in Amdo Golog following the detention of prominent Buddhist figure Chogtrul Dorje Tenzin. The development has intensified fears of expanding surveillance and coercive governance across Tibetan regions, Phayul reported.

"China doesn't respect the territorial integrity of India": Former diplomat KP Fabian on Beijing's expansionist policy

Former diplomat KP Fabian observed that China's claim over Arunachal Pradesh reflects a long-standing expansionist mindset. He noted India remains pragmatic in ties with China, while a Pentagon report flags Arunachal as a Chinese "core interest" amid broader strategic...

Pentagon report to US Congress flags China’s ‘core interest’ claim on Arunachal Pradesh

A Pentagon report to the US Congress says China considers India's Arunachal Pradesh among its "core interests" as part of its plan for national rejuvenation by 2049. It also notes recent India-China disengagement talks but says mutual distrust is...

Chinese court sentences Tibetan activist Tsering Tso to one year in prison, suspends term

Tsering Tso, a Tibetan human rights advocate, has received a one-year prison sentence from the Trikha (Ch. Guide) County People's Court located in Tsolho (Hainan) Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in eastern Tibet. She was charged with "picking quarrels and provoking...

Tibetan NGOs protest alleged illegal Chinese gold mining in Tibet, demand international intervention

A group of five NGOs, including the Tibetan Youth Congress, Tibetan Women's Association, National Democratic Party of Tibet, Gu Chu Sum Movement Association of Tibet, and Students for a Free Tibet India, vehemently denounced China's unlawful gold mining activities...

CTA holds Tibet Outreach Programmes in Bengaluru to promote awareness on Tibetan history

The Central Tibetan Administration's (CTA) Department of Information and International Relations (DIIR) successfully conducted a series of Tibet Outreach Programmes in Bengaluru, as part of its South India campaign to raise awareness on Tibetan history, culture, and the ongoing...

Tibetans in-exile condemn China’s gold mining project, hold vigil in solidarity with protesters in Tibet

On November 5, the Chinese Communist Government launched a gold mining project in Kashi Village, Zachukha, Kham without the consent of the local Tibetan population.

China detains about 80 Tibetans after protest against illegal gold mining in Kardze

Around 80 Tibetans were arrested in Kashi village after protesting illegal gold mining, with seven still missing, according to Phayul. Authorities reportedly carried out door-to-door arrests, imposed restrictions and allegedly mistreated detainees amid heightened surveillance and security measures.

Tibetans in-exile demand China to release protesters held for rallying against Zachukha mining

Mass arrests of Tibetans have been reported following the protest against gold mining in Kashi, Kham Zachukha, in Tibet on November 5, 2025. There is a communications blackout as well.

China deploys heavy security in Lhasa during Tibetan Ganden Ngamchoe Festival

Chinese officials have allegedly sent a significant number of police and paramilitary personnel to Lhasa on Sunday for the annual Ganden Ngamchoe festival, an important religious event that honours the parinirvana of Je Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Gelug...

Tibetan govt-in-exile condemns China-appointed Panchen Lama’s remarks on Dalai Lama reincarnation

The Tibetan government in exile has strongly condemned remarks by the China-appointed Panchen Lama on the Dalai Lama's reincarnation, reaffirming that authority over the process rests solely with the Dalai Lama.

Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile pushes back against China in New Delhi advocacy campaign

Members of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile launched advocacy efforts in New Delhi during Parliament's winter session, urging Indian and international support against China's control over Tibet. The delegation called for dialogue, human rights access, climate studies and action against disinformation...

Tibetan Youth Congress condemns China-appointed Panchen Lama’s remarks on reincarnation

The Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC), the largest independence advocacy group within the Tibetan diaspora, publicly denounced the recent statements made by the China-appointed Panchen Lama, Gyaltsen (Gyaincain) Norbu, on Friday, describing them as a political tactic intended to strengthen...

China’s ‘Panchen Lama’ backs CCP control over Dalai Lama’s reincarnation

At an official symposium in Shigatse on Monday, Gyaltsen (Ch. Gyaincain) Norbu, widely recognised by Tibetans as the Chinese-appointed or "fake" Panchen Lama, asserted that all reincarnation processes in Tibetan Buddhism must comply with Chinese laws and obtain China's...

“Wherever I go, Indians show genuine compassion,” says Dalai Lama ahead of his visit to Mungod, Karnataka

Many people including Tibetans and foreigner devotees gathered at Kangra Airport to see him off.

EU condemns China’s expanding human rights violations in Xinjiang, Tibet, Hong Kong

Marking Human Rights Day 2025, the European Union (EU) accused China of intensifying its suppression of fundamental freedoms and failing to make any meaningful progress on human rights.

China’s assimilation drive targets Tibetan educator, shuts down cultural institution

According to Phayul, it remains uncertain whether regular police, secret police, or state security officers carried out the detention. Chogtrul Dorje Tenzin's growing influence as both a Buddhist teacher and a cultural educator has long drawn the attention of...

Tibetan government in-exile celebrates 36th anniversary of Nobel Peace Prize conferment on 14th Dalai Lama

International delegations from the Czech Republic, Australia, France, Chile, New Zealand, and Fiji also join the ceremony and address the gathering here today. All the delegates expressed their support and solidarity for the cause of Tibet and ask China...

Tibetan community-in-Exile in Shimla commemorates 36 years of Nobel Peace Prize Award to 14th Dalai Lama

The Tibetan community in the north Indian hill town of Shimla on Wednesday gathered to commemorate the 36th anniversary of the Nobel Peace Prize conferred upon the 14th Dalai Lama, coinciding with the global observance of World Human Rights...

Tibetan community in Japan leads Global Rights March in Tokyo on UN Human Rights Day

The Tibetan community in Japan, alongside representatives from 11 other countries, commemorated the 76th anniversary of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights with a significant public gathering and peace march at the Shibuya Women's Plaza Hall in...

Popular Tibetan singer Ah Sang re-arrested by Chinese authorities weeks after release

Ah Sang was allegedly taken into custody a few days after he briefly appeared online in August 2025, only to disappear from public view shortly thereafter.

Tibetan Women’s Association marks 30 years of silent protest

The Tibetan Women's Association (TWA) observed the 30th anniversary of the historic 'Silent Protest' staged during the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing in 1995, a symbolic act remembered as the first protest by Tibetan exiles...

New Tibetan voices rise against China’s oppression

All three emphasised the urgent need to rejuvenate Tibetan democracy and strengthen efforts against China's escalating repression in Tibet, as reported by Phayul.

Tawang hosts 4-day international conference on Tibetan spiritual leader Sixth Dalai Lama Gyalwa Tsangyang Gyatso

Arunachal Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday inaugurated the first ever International Conference on Gyalwa Tsangyang Gyatso, the Sixth Dalai Lama born here in Tawang.

Tibetans urge UK to block China’s ‘spy embassy’ plan

A Tibetan youth leader in Britain warned that China's proposed new London embassy threatens the safety of Tibetans and other dissidents. He urged protests on December 6 and 10, saying the decision is imminent and calling on supporters to...

Tibetan activist confronts China at UN, warns of “colonial assimilation” in Tibet

Tenzin Dorjee told a UN forum that China's policies are erasing Tibetan, Uyghur and Mongolian culture, including separating children from their families and banning local languages. He urged countries to protect minority rights and said diversity strengthens societies, while...

WUC highlights Uyghur forced labour at UN as China repeatedly attempts to silence speakers

Representatives of the World Uyghur Congress raised concerns about forced labour and human rights abuses at two UN forums, despite repeated attempts by the Chinese mission to interrupt and silence them. The WUC urged the global community to address...

15-nation coalition at UNGA condemns China for “systematic” human rights abuses

A coalition of 15 countries issued a collective statement during the Third Committee of the 80th United Nations General Assembly, denouncing what they referred to as serious, ongoing, and systematic human rights abuses by China at home and abroad,...

Global alliance at UN denounces China’s expanding tyranny and human rights atrocities

Fifteen countries have issued a joint statement at the 80th United Nations General Assembly's Third Committee, openly condemning China's grave and systematic human rights violations within its borders and beyond.