Press

2008

Situation extremely tense in Xiahe County, defiant monks in front of media tour disappears – 09 May 2008 [Photo Release]

The situation at Labrang Monastery in Sangchu (Ch: Xiahe) County is extremely tense today. Thousands of People's Armed Police (PAP) and Public Security Bureau (PSB) personnels have surrounded Labrang Monastery in the aftermath of arrest of hundreds of monks, according to confirmed information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD).

China detains 32 monks in Chushul County – 09 May 2008 [Press Release]

China detains 32 monks of Ratoe Monastery in Chushul Public Security Bureau (PSB) Detention Centre, according to reliable information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD).

Portraits of the Dalai Lama in Ngaba Kirti Monastery destroyed by Chinese authorities – 09 May 2008 [Photo Release]

Around 28 March 2008, a strong contingent of People's Armed Police and Public Security Bureau (PSB) officials stormed the Ngaba Kirti Monastery in Ngaba (Ch: Aba) County, Sichuan Province, to search for incriminating materials in the monastery. Earlier hard evidence in the form of photographs depicting the authorities brutal crack down on the protests which led to death of scores of Tibetans in the area have reached the outside world causing major embarrassment to the government of the People's Republic of China. During the raid the officials ransacked each and every room in the monastery thus insulting and harassing the monks.

A Tibetan woman succumbs to torture – 05 May 2008 [Press Release]

A Tibetan woman in Ngaba County died after being subjected to brutal torture by the Chinese prison guards, according to confirmed information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD).

China's legal wrangle of Tibetan popular uprising: A Critique – 03 May 2008 [Press Release]

Beginning from 10 March 2008, Tibet saw mass popular uprisings in the "Tibet Autonomous Region" ("TAR") and the Tibetan areas outside the "TAR". The pan-Tibet political uprising is an eruption of popular resentment against the Chinese authorities' five decades of misrule in Tibet which saw systematic gross violations of human rights in every sphere of life, and incompetent development policies being forced upon the Tibetan people. The on-going pan-Tibet protest is an _expression_ of discontent and revolt by the Tibetan people against the central government of People's Republic of China.

A Tibetan died of torture in Phenpo County – 02 May 2008 [For Immediate Release]

A day after protest broke out in Lhasa city on 14 March 2008, it spread to the adjacent Phenpo County, in the east of Lhasa city. On 15 March 2008, thousands from Tibetans of all walks of life protested in Phenpo Lhundup County.

China jails 17 Tibetans in a "swift and quick" court proceeding – 29 April 2008 [For Immediate Release]

China's state media today morning announced that 17 Tibetans have been sentenced between three years to life imprisonment in connection with the Lhasa revolt in March 2008. It is the first instance of a group of Tibetans handed down with harsh prison terms since protests broke out in Lhasa and various Tibetan areas under Chinese administration beginning from 10 March 2008. The state media did not reveal whether the current group of Tibetans sentenced to harsh terms were part of those who gave in before the official surrender deadline issued by the authorities.

A Tibetan nomad shot dead in Amdo Golog, hundreds arrested – 29 April 2008 [For Immediate Release]

On 21 March 2008, the Tibetans in Ponkor Township staged a peaceful protest in Darlag County, Golog "TAP", Qinghai Province, according to reliable information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD).

Panchen Lama spends his 19th birthday under house arrest – 25 April 2008

Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, the XIth Panchen Lama of Tibet today turns 19. He has been missing for the past thirteen years along with his parents. There has been no information about his well being and whereabouts till date.

China launches renewed "Patriotic Education" Campaign across all sections in Tibet – 24 April 2008

The Chinese authorities in the "Tibet Autonomous Region" ('TAR') and other Tibetan areas in neighboring provinces have launched a two-months renewed "Patriotic Education" campaign covering almost every sections of society beginning primarily with the monastic institutions, party cadres, security forces and government employees, farmers and private entrepreneurs, educational institutions and common people, to denounce the Dalai Lama and the "splittist forces" in the coming two months.

A former chief of Rong Gonchen Monastery in critical condition – 18 April 2008 [For Immediate Release]

The Chinese authorities have stepped up an unprecedented repression in Rong Gonchen Monastery in Rebkong County (Ch: Tongren Xian), after yesterday's protest, according to confirmed information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD).

China closes down Taktsang Lhamo Kirti Monastic School – 17 April 2008 [For Immediate Release]

In the aftermath of series of Tibetan protests across Ngaba region in eastern Tibet, the Chinese authorities of Ngaba "Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture" ('TAP') have indefinitely closed down the school run by Taktsang Lhamo Kirti Monastery on 8 April 2008, according to confirmed information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD).

Over hundred Tibetans arrested in Rebkong County – 17 April 2008 [For Immediate Release]

Over one hundred Tibetans, including monks and lay people, have been arrested today for protesting by the Chinese security forces in Rebkong County (Ch: Tongren Xian), Malho (Ch: Huangnan) "Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture", Qinghai Province, according to confirmed information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD).

Pictures of Tibetans shot dead by Chinese armed police on 3 April 2008 – 17 April 2008 [Photo Release]

TCHRD has obtained pictures of 11 Tibetans who died when Chinese armed forces shot live ammunition indiscriminately into a protesting crowd near Tongkhor Monastery in Kardze County on 3 April 2008. The protest broke out when monks of Tongkor Monastery (Ch: Donggu) in Zithang Township, Kardze County, Kardze "Tibet Autonomous Prefecture" ("TAP"), Sichuan Province, called for the release of two monks arrested for objecting to the Chinese 'Patriotic Education' campaign in the monastery. At least 14 are known to have been shot dead on that day, as against eight previously reported.

A popular Tibetan religious figure, Geshe Sonam Phuntsok, passes away in Kardze – 15 April 2008

The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) received confirmed information that, Geshe Sonam Phuntsok, a former political prisoner who spent five years in prison for his religious activities and for conducting a long life prayer ceremony for the Dalai Lama in October 1999, passed away on 5 April 2008 in Kardze after a prolong battle with multiple illnesses following a lengthy imprisonment and maltreatment in the prison.

Monks of Drepung Monastery detained during Patriotic Education campaign – 14 April 2008 [For Immediate Release]

A number of monks of Drepung Monastery in Tibet were detained by the Chinese security officials in and around 12 April 2008 following the monks' protest against Chinese "Work Team" who paid a visit to the monastery to conduct "Patriotic Education" Campaign, according to confirmed information received from reliable sources by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD).

Around 70 monks of Ramoche Temple detain in midnight raid, whereabouts still unknown – 9 April 2008 [For Immediate Release]

In contrary to what the Chinese authorities are proclaiming about the calm and normalcy restored in Lhasa city, the reality in the area underlines that severe restriction and mass detention are continuing especially in monasteries which were proactive in the recent series of demonstration in Lhasa and other parts of Eastern Tibet. In the latest series of major clampdowns on monastic institutions, around 70 Tibetan monks from Ramoche Temple were known to have been detained on the night of 7 April 2008, according to confirmed information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD)....

Tortured monk released in unstable mental condition – 9 April 2008 [For Immediate Release]

Around fifteen Tibetan monks today defiantly briefed a group of foreign media personnel on a government managed tour currently in Sangchu County (Ch: Xiahe) in Gansu Province....

China arrests over 2300 Tibetans in Tibet – 5 April 2008 [For Immediate Release]

The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) learns that the Chinese authorities are stepping up the offensive arrest drive inside Tibet with renewed vigour and fervour. The latest information emanating from Tibet indicates over 2,300 Tibetans from various parts of Tibet have so far been arrested by the Chinese authorities currently detained in detention centres located in Townships, Counties and Prefectures in various administrative regions of Tibet....

At least eight shot dead in Tongkor Monastery in Kardze – 5 April 2008 [For Immediate Release]

In the latest case of Chinese shooting Tibetan protesters in Tibet, at least eight Tibetans were known to have been shot dead after People's Armed Police (PAP) and Public Security Bureau (PSB) fired live ammunition onto the protesting crowd consisting of monks and laypeople on 3 April 2008. The protest broke out when monks of Tongkor Monastery (Ch: Donggu) in Zithang Township, Kardze County, Kardze "Tibet Autonomous Prefecture" ("TAP"), Sichuan Province....

Fresh pictures depict the protest in Lhasa on 14 March 2008 and subsequent Chinese government crackdown against Tibetans in Lhasa – 5 April 2008 [Photo Release]

TCHRD obtains fresh pictures of the protest in Lhasa on 14 March 2008. The pictures depict the large scale crackdown by the Chinese Government during and after the protest by deploying large numbers of Public Security Bureau (PSB) personnel and army convoy in Lhasa....

Two monks commit suicide in Amdo Ngaba – 4 April 2008 [For Immediate Release]

According to confirm information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD), two monks committed suicide in Amdo Ngaba (Ch: Aba) as a direct result of relentless oppression by the Chinese security forces after the series of peaceful protests....

A new phase of defiance: Nuns of Tawu County hold prayer session for those killed in recent crackdown – 4 April 2008 [For Immediate Release]

In the aftermath of severe crackdown on the Tibetan protesters by Chinese military forces across various parts of Tibet since 10 March which led to the deaths of scores of Tibetans, a subtle form of protests are surfacing from Tibet in the form of staging peaceful solidarity prayer procession despite authorities' placing severe restriction....

In solidarity, Tibetans march with prayers in Tsolho – 3 April 2008 [Press Release]

Upon witnessing a massive protests across the Tibetan plateau since 10 March, Tibetan people from all walks of life in Holkha Township, Tsigorthang County (Xinghai Xian) Tsolho "TAP" Qinghai Province staged a peaceful solidarity march and later held a prayer session for those who lost their lives in the recent series of protests in Tibet on 25 March. Following the peace march and prayer session at the township government headquarters, three Tibetans were arbitrarily arrested in an early morning raid in their home by the People's Armed Police (PAP) and Public Security Bureau (PSB) officials,...

Fresh Pictures depicts large numbers of Chinese army convoy deploy in Sertha County, Kardze "TAP" Sichuan Province. – 3 April 2008 [Photo Release]

TCHRD obtained fresh pictures from Tibet depicting large numbers of Chinese army convoy being deployed in Sertha County, Kardze "TAP", Sichuan Province after thousands of Tibetan protested in Sertha County on 18 March 2008...

China arrest over 572 monks from Kirti Monastery in two-day raid – 1 April 2008 [For Immediate Release]

From credible information received from multiple sources in Tibet by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD), a total of 572 monks from Ngaba Kirti Monastery were arrested by the Chinese People's Armed Police (PAP) and Public Security Bureau (PSB) following a two day raid in monks' residence on 28 and 29 March 2008...

Over hundred of monks arrested after a raid in Ngaba Kirti Monastery – 28 March 2008 [For Immediate Release]

After days of unrest and protests in Ngaba County since 15 March, which saw the death of at least 23 Tibetans, arrest and injury of over hundreds, the Chinese People's Armed Police (PAP) and Public Security Bureau (PSB) forces arrested over a hundred monks from Ngaba Kirti Monastery during a raid of the monastery this afternoon, according to confirmed information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD)...

Elderly woman brutally beaten during Township meeting – 27 March 2008 [Press Release]

Following the protests by monks in Drango (Ch: Luhuo) County on 24 March, leading to the death of an 18-year-old monk and the subsequent solidarity protest on 25 March 2008, the local authority has expelled a large number of monks from Chogri Monastery and arrested some nuns of Nanggong (Tib translit: nganga sgong) Nunnery, according to confirmed information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD). Sources also reported disappearances of many lay people from the area...

Protest erupts after prayer for deceased in Drango County – 26 March 2008 [Press Release]

Following a peaceful protest in Drango County (Ch: Luhuo xian), Kardze "TAP", Sichuan Province, on 24 March 2008 which resulted in the death of one Tibetan and another left in critical condition after People's Armed Police (PAP) fired indiscriminately into the protesting crowd, the monks of Drango Gaden Rabten Nampargyalpeling Monastery organized a special prayer session for the deceased in the morning of 25 March...

Death toll rise to 79, over 1200 arrests and more than 100 disappear in Tibet – 25 March 2008 [Press Release]

The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) has been closely monitoring the situation inside Tibet particularly since 10 March 2008 when the first peaceful protest led by Tibetan Buddhist monks broke up in Lhasa on the 49th anniversary of Tibetan Uprising Day...

One shot dead and another in critical condition in Drango protest – 24 March 2008 [For Immediate Release]

According to confirmed information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD), at least one Tibetan protester was shot dead and another left in critical condition following indiscriminate firing by the People's Armed Police on the protesting Tibetans in Drango County, Kardze "Tibet Autonomous Prefecture" today afternoon...

Pictures of Tibetans protesting in Chigdril County, Golog "TAP", Qinghai Province, on 17 March 2008 – 24 March 2008 [Photo Release]

TCHRD received fresh pictures of Tibetans protesting against Chinese government on 17 March 2008, in Chigdril County, (Ch: Juizhi Xian), Golog "Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture" ("TAP"), Qinghai Province...

Hundreds of Tibetans protested in Chentsa, Malho "TAP", Qinghai Province – 23 March 2008 [Press Release]

On 22 March 2008, around hundreds of Tibetans carried out a peaceful protest in Markhul-thang Township, consisted of four villages, which located in Chentsa County, Malho "TAP", Qinghai Province in north-eastern Tibet according to information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD)...

Tibetan MPs and many others join TCHRD’s Solidarity Movement! – 23 March 2008 [Press Statement]

On 22 March 2008, three members of Tibetan Parliament in exile, Mr. Karma Yeshi, Mr. Sertha Tsultrim and Mr. Dawa Tsering joined TCHRD’s Solidarity Movement launched to end killings, arbitrary arrests, inhumane torture and enforced disappearances in Tibet...

Fresh ultimatum issued in Gansu for Tibetans to surrender – 21 March 2008 [Press Release]

After days of protests in the different Tibetan areas of Gansu Province which saw the death of scores of Tibetans, the Chinese government sent thousands of troops on foot, trucks and helicopters into the area in an attempt to curb and hunt for protesters. Fresh public notices both in Tibetan and Chinese languages were posted around the county and security personnel are making public announcement of the notice through loud speakers, according to confirmed information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD)...

Tibetans facing massive arrest drive in Tibet – 20 March 2008 [Press Release]

After days of the peaceful protests in Lhasa and in other parts of Tibet, the Chinese authorities are now arresting hundreds of Tibetans in other parts of Tibet. On 19 March 2008, Lhasa City Procuratorate has arrested 24 Tibetan protestors on a basis of pre-trial detention...

Middle school student shot dead in Ngaba County – 20 March 2008 [Press Release]

The body of a girl shot dead in the Ngaba County protest on 16 March was identified as Lhundup Tso, 16 years-old girl and a student of Ngaba County Tibetan School, according to confirmed information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD)...

Join TCHRD movement to end killings, arbitrary arrests, inhumane torture and enforced disappearances in Tibet – 20 March 2008 [Press Statement]

Sensing the unspeakable human rights violations taking place inside Tibet since the past ten days, the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) condemns in its strongest possible terms the ongoing ironclad crackdown on peaceful Tibetan protestors by the Chinese authorities in the Chinese occupied Tibet...

Hundreds of Tibetans protested in Kanlho, Gansu – 19 March 2008 [For Immediate Release]

A fresh protest broke out in Tsoe City's main square, Kakha Township, a remote region in Kanlho, Gansu Province in north-eastern Tibet, according to confirmed information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD)...

Hundreds of Tibetans protested in Kanlho, Gansu – 19 March 2008 [For Immediate Release]

A fresh protest broke out in Tsoe City's main square, Kakha Township, a remote region in Kanlho, Gansu Province in north-eastern Tibet, according to confirmed information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD)...

Atleast three Tibetans shot dead in Kardze Protest – 18 March 2008 [For Immediate Release]

The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) received confirmed information from multiple sources, that at least three Tibetan protestors were shot dead this afternoon during a peaceful demonstration in Kardze County, Sichuan Province in eastern Tibet after Chinese security forces started an indiscriminate firing on the peaceful Tibetan protestors.

Hundreds protest in Amdo Bora – 18 March 2008 [For Immediate Release]

According to confirmed information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) reveals that hundreds of Tibetans in Amdo Bora, in Sangchu County (Ch: Xiahe Xian), Kanlho "Tibet Autonomous Prefecture" ("TAP") Gansu Province, staged a peaceful protest against the Chinese rule in Tibet this morning.

Thousands of Tibetans Protested in Sertha County, Kardze – 18 March 2008 [For Immediate Release]

18 March 2008: (4 PM: Beijing Time), today evening, around thousands of Tibetans in Sertha County, Kardze, "Tibet Autonomous Prefecture" (TAP) staged a major protest demonstration in Sertha County, Kardze in a large number shouting pro-independence slogans according to confirmed information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD).

Photographic evidence of the bloody crackdown on peaceful protesting Tibetan at Ngaba County, Sichuan Province, on 16 March 2008 – 18 March 2008 [Photo Release]

WARNING: EXTREMELY DISTURBING PICTURES. Viewer discretion is advised.

New cases of arrests and detentions reported from Lithang – 18 March 2008 [For Immediate Release]

Following a solo protest that was later joined by bystanders in Lithang County on 15 March 2008, the situation in Lithang is known to be very tense with authorities' imposing severe restriction on the movement of the people in the area, according to confirmed information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD)...

500 Hundred monks protest in Kanlho, Gansu Province – 18 March 2008 [For Immediate Release]

This morning, 18 March 2008 (11 AM Beijing Time) around 500 monks of Choephel Shing Monastery erupted into protest according to confirmed information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD)...

Thirty Tibetan protestors arrested in Toelung Dechen County – 18 March 2008 [For Immediate Release]

According to confirmed information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD), yesterday evening, on 17 March 2008, protest demonstration broke out in Dechen Township, Toelung Dechen County, Lhasa City of the "Tibetan Autonomous Region ("TAR")...

Hundreds of Tibetan devotees protest in Amdo Golog – 17 March 2008 [For Immediate Release]

17 March 2008: (6 PM Beijing Time) Around hundreds of Tibetan devotees gathered for a religious teaching by their revered religious teacher when suddenly the security police forced the religious teaching to discontinue much against the wishes of the Tibetan devotees in Amdo Golog, according to the confirmed information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD)...

Fresh Pictures of Tibetan protesters' dead bodies and crackdown by the Chinese security forces. – 17 March 2008 [For Immediate Release]

At around 11.30 AM (Beijing Time), thousands of Tibetan monks of Amdo Ngaba Kirti Monastery, in Ngaba County (Ch: Aba), Ngaba "Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture" ("TAP") Sichuan Province, thousands of monks erupted into spontaneous protest by raising slogans calling for "Tibet independence", "return of the Dalai Lama", "freedom for Tibet" with carrying the banned Tibetan national flag...

Tibetan students demonstrate in Tsoe City – 17 March 2008 [For Immediate Release]

According to the confirmed information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD), the Tibetan students of the Tibetan Medical College, Teacher Training Higher Institute and other colleges in Tsoe City, Kanlho (Ch: Gannan) Prefecture, Gansu Province, "TAP" had carried out protest demonstrations in their respective university premises in an apparent opposition to the Chinese rule in Tibet. The protests in the campuses took place around the same time in the morning of 17 March 2008, spontaneously...

Fresh Pictures: University students join the protest demonstration in Lanzhuo, Gansu Province, eastern Tibet – 17 March 2008 [For Immediate Release]

Fresh Pictures depict students protest in North Western Nationality University in Lanzhou, the provincial capital of Gansu Province. They also undertook twenty four hour hunger strike as a protest against Chinese Government violent crackdown on peaceful Tibetan demonstraters in all parts of Tibet...

Fresh demonstration broke out in Amdo Mangra – 17 March 2008 [For Immediate Release]

As Lhasa city remains tightly under Chinese control for the fourth consecutive day, a series of new protests are occurring in the eastern part of Tibet. At around 4:00 pm (Beijing standard time), a peaceful demonstration spearheaded by more than seventy monks of Kagya Monastery turned into a major demonstration with common citizens joining in large numbers...

Sporadic protests reported from Meldrogungkar and Phenpo Lhundup – 17 March 2008 [For Immediate Release]

More incidents of sporadic protests from other parts of Tibet are trickling out, indicating protests are spreading to neighboring counties as Lhasa city remains tightly under Chinese control for the fourth consecutive day. Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) received confirmed information from multiple sources inside Tibet that a fresh demonstration was initiated by the monks of Gaden Choekhor Monastery, Phenpo Lhundup County (Ch: Linzhou Xian), Lhasa Municipality, "Tibet Autonomous Region" ("TAR") which was later joined by common citizens at the County government headquarters...

Around 40 middle school students arrested in Marthang – 17 March 2008 [For Immediate Release]

Around 40 Tibetan middle school students were known to have been severely beaten before being arrested at around 8:30 AM (Beijing Time) today, 17 March 2008, following students' call for the Dalai Lama's return to Tibet, according to confirmed information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) multiple sources within Tibet...

Mass abductions in midnight raids by Chinese security forces in Lhasa – 16 March 2008 [For Immediate Release]

Hundreds of Tibetans are arbitrarily arrested in the ongoing house-by-house raid by Chinese security forces in Lhasa beginning from 15 March 2008. All former political prisoners have already been rounded off and thrown into prisons by the security forces according to confirmed information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD)...

Students staged a protest in eastern Tibet – 16 March 2008 [For Immediate Release]

Tibetan students in the eastern Gansu province staged a peaceful protest this afternoon. According to confirmed information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD), around 500 Tibetan students of the Tibetan Studies Department of the North Western Nationality University, Lanzhou City, Gansu Provincial Capital, Lanzhou staged a peaceful demonstration inside the University campus this afternoon (Beijing Time)...

Eight dead bodies brought into Ngaba Kirti Monastery – 16 March 2008 [For Immediate Release]

Eight dead bodies have been brought into Ngaba Kirti Monastery according to confirmed information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy. The bodies were brought in from the protest scene in Ngaba County, Sichuan Province. Sources say at least "30 Tibetans felled" after armed troops shot indiscriminately into the peacefully protesting Tibetans. Out of the eight bodies, one has been identified as Lobsang Tashi, a former monk in his mid 20s. The remaining bodies are unidentified at the moment. The monks in Kirti Monastery are currently offering prayers for the deceased.

Fresh Protest broke out in Rebkong – 16 March 2008 [For Immediate Release]

According to the confirmed information just received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD), on 16 March 2008, a fresh protest broke out in Rong Gonchen Monastery, Rebkong County (Ch: Tongren xian), Malho Prefecture (Ch: Huangnan) "Tibet Autonomous Prefecture", Qinghai Province.

At least seven shot dead in demonstration in Ngaba County – 16 March 2008 [Press Release]

According to the latest confirmed information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD), at least seven people were known to have been shot dead including monks of Ngaba Kirti Monastery by the People's Armed Police (PAP) during the peaceful demonstration by thousands of people in Ngaba County (Ch: Aba) this afternoon. Hundreds of people are also known to have been injured in the incident following PAP crackdown on the protestors. The demonstration is still going on when the Centre received the information from the venue of demonstration.

News Just in: Fresh protest by Amdo Ngaba Kirti monks – 16 March 2008 [Press Release]

At around 11.30 AM (Beijing Time), thousands of Tibetan monks of Amdo Ngaba Kirti Monastery, in Ngaba County (Ch: Aba), Ngaba "Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture" ("TAP") Sichuan Province, gathered for a prayer session this morning. Shortly after the end of morning prayer session, thousands of monks erupted into spontaneous protest by raising slogans calling for "Tibet independence", "return of the Dalai Lama" and "freedom for Tibet", according to a confirmed information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD).

Fresh protests in Amdo Labrang – 15 March 2008 [Press Release]

According to confirmed information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD), a fresh demonstration erupted this morning at around 10 AM (Beijing Time) in Labrang, Sangchu County, Kanlho "TAP" Gansu Province in the eastern part of the Tibetan area as a follow-up to yesterday's demonstration staged by monks of Tashikyil Monastery which was later joined by thousands of Tibetans in the area.

Death toll mounts as Tibet Uprising Continues: TCHRD calls upon UN to send a Fact Finding Mission – 15 March 2008 [Press Release]

Lhasa, the capital city, in particular is still reeling under extremely tense situation at the moment since yesterday demonstration. Information from Tibet indicates Chinese authorities' imposing curfew in the entire Lhasa city with entry into city completely cut-off by posting many new check posts at all the entry points into the City. All the roads and shops remain closed in the city with heavy presence of armored military vehicles and additional contingent of People's Armed Police (PAP)- a paramilitary troops sent into the city to suppress people from demonstrating again. However, certain parts of Lhasa, especially Karma Kusang in the east and Nangdren Roads on the north side of Lhasa witnessed a pocket of protests this morning, according to confirmed information received by Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD).

Fresh Pictures: thousands of Tibetans demonstrated in Amdo Tashi Kyi Labrang, Sangchu County, Gansu Province in North Eastern Tibet on 15 March 2008 – 15 March 2008 [Press Release]

Reports just in, around 4000 to 5000 Tibetans demonstrating in Amdo Tashi Kyi Labrang, Sangchu County, Gansu Province,today, 15 March 2008.

Mobile phone pictures depict intensity of demonstration in Amdo Labrang – 14 March 2008 [Press Release]

According to confirmed information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD), thousands of Tibetan monks and laypeople converged and stage demonstration in the streets of Sangchu County, Kanlho "Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture" ("TAP"), Gansu Province. The demonstration which took place around 2pm (Beijing Time) today is currently ongoing. Mobile phone pictures depicting the intensity of the demonstration are obtained by the TCHRD.

Tension intensifies in Lhasa – 14 March 2008 [Press Release]

Lhasa reels under extremely tense situation at the moment. The situation intensified since this morning. There is smoke every where from burning shops and vehicles. Roads leading in and out of some of the busiest streets in Lhasa have been sealed off. Despite a huge presence of Chinese armed troops, the protesters continue to stage demonstration.

Tibet reeling under tense situation- Nuns of Chutsang Nunnery join the protest – 14 March 2008 [For Immediate Release]

In the past few days, since the 10th March Commemoration of the People's Uprising Movement of Tibet, although information is hard to come by, a few confirmed accounts are trickling out about protests, arrests, detentions and restrictions all around Tibet amidst severe control of information flow. Tibet is said to be increasingly reeling under a tense situation following a recent spate of peaceful protests by monks of three main monasteries in Lhasa that have now rippled across eastern and far north eastern Tibetan areas of Amdo and Kham.

Picture identities of visiting monk students of Sera Monastery arrested on 10 March 2008 from Barkhor Street, Lhasa, for their pro-Tibet protest. – 12 March 2008
TCHRD fears torture and inhumane treatment on the arrestees from Barkhor protest on Tibetan Uprising Day – 12 March 2008 [press Release]

The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) receives the names of four of the protesters who were arrested yesterday from the Barkhor Street in Lhasa. They are identified as 1) Trulku Tenpa Rigsang (a reincarnated lama originally from Golok Lungkar Monastery currently undergoing higher Buddhist studies at the Sera Monastery in Lhasa) 2) Gelek Pel 3) Samten and 4) Thubwang. According to reliable sources there were 16 protesters (14 monks and 2 laypersons) in the group as against earlier media reports of around ten people in the group.

Scores of Tibetans arrested for peaceful protest in Lhasa – 11 March 2008 [press Release]

Scores of Tibetans led by monks from Drepung and Sera Monastery were known to have been arrested for staging peaceful pro-Tibet protests in the Tibetan Capital, Lhasa, yesterday coinciding with the 49th anniversary of the 1959 People's Uprising against Chinese occupation of Tibet, according to confirmed information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD).

Monk sentenced to three years term for "inciting masses" – 02 February 2008 [press Release]

Khenpo Jinpa, a monk from Chogtsang Talung Monastery in Serthar County, Kardze "Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture" ("TAP"), Sichuan, has been sentenced to three years prison term by the Kardze People's Intermediate Court on 16 July 2007, according to confirm information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD). He was charged of endangering the state security by "anti-government propaganda and incitement of masses".

TCHRD PRESS STATEMENT ON INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS DAY – 10 December 2007 [press Statement]

On the occasion of the 59th International Human Rights Day today, the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) salutes those around the world who struggle to defend, protect and promote the fundamental freedoms, the inherent dignity, and the equal and inalienable rights that are the birthright of all members of the human family.

Ronggye A'drak and others sentenced to lengthy prison terms between three to ten years – 20 November 2007 [press Release]

The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) expresses its deepest shock and condemnation over the swift and extremely harsh sentence to Ronggye A'drak and three other Tibetans by Kardze Intermediate People's Court today.

Ronggye A'drak indicted by the Chinese court – 31October 2007 [press Release]

The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) today received reliable information that Kardze People's Intermediate Court indicted Ronggye A'drak with four accounts of "crimes" ranging from disruption of law and order to state subversion.

Chinese authorities closes down Pangsa Monastery in Tibet – 30 October 2007 [press Release]

The Chinese authorities in Meldrogungkar has temporarily closed down Pangsa Monastery in Meldrogungkar County, Lhasa municipality, Tibet Autonomous Region ("TAR") in Tibet according to credible information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD).

Nangpala Revisited- Shooting left nine Tibetans missing and three arrests – 26 October 2007 [press Release]

According to a confirmed information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD), a group of 46 Tibetans while attempting to flee Tibet via Nangpala Pass in October were shot by Chinese border People's Armed Police (PAP) resulting in the arrest of three Tibetans and missing of nine.

Freedom at last after 18 years- China releases Ngawang Phulchung – 25 October 2007 [press Release]

One of the longest serving Tibetan political prisoners, Ngawang Phulchung, who was one of the key leaders of the famous peaceful pro-independence demonstration of 27 September 1987, in Lhasa, was released from Chushul Prison (Ch: Qushui Prison) around 21 October 2007.

Forcing silence in Tibet as Dalai Lama receives US Congressional Gold Medal – 23October 2007 [press Release]

There are credible reports on the arrest of a monk of Drepung Monastery, five people in Labrang Tashikyil Monastery and two other from Kardze region of Tibet for celebrating the US Congressional Gold Medal Award to the Dalai Lama despite severe restriction and control imposed by the Chinese authorities, according to confirmed information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD).

China steps up vigilance and control in Tibet prior to Congressional Gold Medal award ceremony for the Dalai Lama – 16 October 2007 [press Release]

Credible and confirmed information coming from Tibet indicates that the Chinese authorities in Tibet have heightened the security measures and intensified control prior to impending U.S. Congressional Gold Medal Award Ceremony for the Dalai Lama on 17 October 2007.

A Statue of Guru Rinpoche demolished and construction of another suspended in Tibet – 09 October 2007 [press Release]

The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) expresses its deepest anguish at the China's recent outrageous interference in the religious affairs of Tibetan people in Tibet. According to the latest information emanating from Tibet, another statue of Guru Padmasambhava or popularly known as Guru Rinpoche was demolished and construction of another Guru statue was reportedly suspended by the local Chinese authorities in two different regions of Tibet.

Two Tibetans arrested in Lithang after "Patriotic Education" Campaign – 08 October 2007 [press Release]

The Chinese authorities have arrested a Tibetan monk of Lithang Monastery in conjunction with the ongoing massive "Patriotic Education" launched in the first week of September in Lithang area, according to confirmed information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD).

China conducts massive Patriotic Education Campaign in Lithang – 13 September 2007 [press Release]

The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) received confirmed information that the Chinese government has just unleashed a massive patriotic political campaign in Lithang.

TCHRD deplores China's new religious measures on reincarnation – 1 September 2007 [press Release]

The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) deplores the government of the People's Republic of China's (PRC) new religious regulatory measures on the selection of reincarnates that come into force from today.

China releases O'dho and Apha Bhomo – 31 August 2007 [press Release]

According to confirmed information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD), O'dho and Apha Bhomo, two Tibetan women who were arbitrarily arrested earlier this month were released conditionally from Nyagchuka County PSB Detention Centre on 27 August 2007.

The Chinese authorities transfer Adruk Lopoe to an unknown location, arrest another Tibetan nomad – 28 August 2007 [press Release]

The current fate and whereabouts of Adruk Lopoe, a 45-year old monk who was arrested by the Lithang County Public Security Bureau (PSB) officials on the evening of 21 August 2007, still remain unknown. According to confirmed information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD), the Lithang County PSB officials released Adruk Gyatso and Adruk Nyima- two brothers of Adruk Lopoe six hours after their detention but they are still known to be under close surveillance. Following a brief detention at Lithang County PSB Detention Centre, Adruk Lopoe was known to have been transferred to other an unknown location by the authorities.

China arrest two Tibetan women for expressing support for Trulku Tenzin Delek in Lithang – 23 August 2007 [press Release]

Two Tibetan women, O'dho and Apha Bhomo, both in their late 50's and residents of Othok Village, Nyagchuka County, Kardze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture "TAP" Sichuan Province, were arrested on 19 July 2007 by the Nyagchuka County Public Security Bureau (PSB) officials on alleged 'crime' of instigating people to join their call for Trulku Tenzin Delek's release, according to confirmed information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD). Both women are currently detained at Nyagchuka County PSB Detention Centre and authorities are known to have denied visitation right to their relatives. O'dho, a mother of nine children, was born in Sholong Township, Nyagchuka County, Kardze "TAP", Sichuan Province. In addition, it was learnt that both O'dho's sons, Kalsang Sungrab and Tenzin Tsoknyi were barred from attending their respective schools. Tenzin Tsoknyi who was studying at a private school in Lithang County was barred from attending the school and authorities even put restriction on their movement.

China arrest three nephews of Ronggye A'drak in Lithang – 22 August 2007 [press Release]

The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) received confirmed information from reliable sources that three more Tibetans were arrested from Yonru Kharshul Village, Ponkar Township, Lithang County in connection with Ronggye A'drak's case following continued mass protest by his supporters.

Ronggye A'drak's fate remains uncertain – 18 August 2007 [press Release]

The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) is highly concerned at the well being of Ronggye A'drak who has been arbitrarily detained since 1 August 2007 for staging a public protest during the official function organised by the Lithang County Government on 1 August 2007 for the 80th Founding Anniversary of People's Liberation Army (PLO) and annual Lithang horse race. He is known to have been detained at the Lithang County Public Security Bureau Detention Centre. The center is fearful that the authorities will use torture upon Ronggye A'drak during detention, as it is a regular feature in all Chinese administered prisons and detention centers.

Tibetan people in Lhasa reel under influx of Chinese migrants – 3 August 2007 [press Release]

According to reliable information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD), the Tibetan people in Lhasa City reel under massive influx of Chinese migrants now pouring into Lhasa City in wake of unprecedented flooding in lower plains of Mainland China.

Vigilance and restriction stepped up in and around Lhasa City – 3 August 2007 [press Release]

The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) received confirmed information from reliable sources that in light of the ongoing hunger strike by the Tibetans in Delhi, India for the last twenty six days and the convergence of thousands of Tibetan from all walks of life in Delhi in next few days for staging a massive demonstrations has stirred the sentiments of Tibetan people inside Tibet.

A Tibetan arrested in Lithang for political demonstration – 2 August 2007 [press Release]

According to confirmed information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD), Ronggay A'drak, a Tibetan nomad from Lithang was arrested for staging political demonstration yesterday during an official anniversary function.

China intensifies restriction in Trulku Tenzin Delek's Monastery – 25 July 2007 [press Release]

The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) received confirmed information from reliable sources that on 18 July 2007 the Chinese authorities in Lithang County has detained an elderly Tibetan supporter of Trulku Tenzin Delek and prohibited the monks of Nalanda Thekchen Jangchup Choeling Monastery from carrying a reception ceremony of Trulku Tenzin Delek's portrait during the inauguration of newly built assembly prayer hall.

China releases a Tibetan Political Prisoner, Thupten Yeshi, upon completion of 15 Years' term – 9 July 2007 [press Release]

The Chinese authorities in Tibet have released a long-serving political prisoner, Thupten Yeshi upon completion of his 15-year imprisonment term on 5 July 2007, according to confirmed information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD). Thupten Yeshi was arrested on 6 July 1992 on alleged charges of being the main plotter of demonstration by a group of four farmers during a meeting at Gyama Township, Meldrogungkar County, "Tibet Autonomous Region" "TAR" earlier on 30 June 1992.

Commotion between two communities lead to arrest of 30 Tibetans – 3 July 2007 [press Release]

The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) received confirmed information from reliable sources that a commotion between the migrant Chinese Muslim traders and Tibetan youths on 27 June 2007 in Yagra neighborhood in Sog County, Nagchu Prefecture "TAR" and subsequent protest by Tibetans against the highhandedness of the traders has led to the arrest of around 30 Tibetans.

A farmer released after serving 15 years in Prison – 30 June 2007 [press Release]

The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) received confirmed information from reliable sources that a farmer Lhundup, imprisoned at Chusul Prison was released from the Chinese prison after completing his 15 years prison term on 29 June 2007.

TCHRD commemorates the UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture – 26 June 2007 [press statement]

As 26 June 2007 marks the tenth anniversary of the UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) commemorates the day in support of victims of torture throughout the world.

Tibetan website of TCHRD is now available online – 21 June 2007 [press release]

A Tibetan version website of Tibetan Centre For Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) is now available online at www.tchrd.org/tibetan. The new website contains all the centre's press releases, Tibetan Annual Reports, Tibetan Topical Reports, Biographies of former political prisoners, Monthly Tibetan Human Rights Updates and photo galleries of former and present political prisoners.

Colossal Guru Rinpoche's statue demolished in Tibet: China's new religious affairs regulations for "TAR" entered into force – 4 June 2007 [press release]

The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) received confirmed information from reliable sources that, in mid May 2007 Chinese People's Armed Police (PAP) demolished a colossal statue of Guru Padmasambava popularly known as Guru Rinpoche of the Samye Monastery and that rubble from the statue's destruction is being transported to unknown location according to reports emanating from the area.

China intensifies prohibition of religious activities in Tibet during the holy month of Saka Dawa – 19 May 2007 [press statement]

According to a reliable information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy(TCHRD), Lhasa City Committee members called a meeting of the parents of school going children prohibiting them from participating in religious activities during the Buddhist holy month of Saka Dawa (the month during which the Buddha was born, attained enlightenment and passed away) which began on 17 May 2007.

Gedhun Choekyi Nyima the XIth Panchen Lama turns 18: Still disappeared – 25 April 2007 [press statement]

Today, 25 April 2007, marks the 18th birthday of Gedhun Choekyi Nyima- the XIth Panchen Lama of Tibet who along with his parents has been missing for the past twelve years.

TCHRD releases new prisoner report – 23 March 2007 [press release]

The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) releases a new report "Prisoners of Tibet". The report launched during a side event today at the ongoing 4th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva highlights the tragic consequences Tibetans bear for exercising their fundamental human rights of expression, opinion and conscience.

Annual Report 2006: Human Rights Situation in Tibet – 2 March 2007 [press release]

The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) releases its 2006 Annual Report: Human Rights Situation in Tibet. The report focuses on four spheres of human rights violation in Tibet; Civil and political liberties, Religion, Development and Education in Tibet.

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