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A Statue of Guru Rinpoche demolished and construction of another suspended in Tibet

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...

Two Tibetans arrested in Lithang after “Patriotic Education” Campaign

In the aftermath of massive "Patriotic Education" campaign launched by the Chinese authorities in Lithang area since the beginning of September this year, cases...

A Tibetan Monk arrested in Lithang

The Chinese authorities have arrested a Tibetan monk of Lithang Monastery in conjunction with the ongoing massive "Patriotic Education" launched in the first week...

China conducts massive ‘patriotic education’ campaign in Lithang

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

Chinese authorities transfer Adruk Lopoe to unknown location, arrest another Tibetan nomad

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...

China arrest two Tibetan women for expressing support for Trulku Tenzin Delek in Lithang

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"...

China arrests three nephews of Ronggye A’drak in Lithang

The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) received confirmed information from reliable sources that three more Tibetans were arrested from Yonru Kharshul...

Tibetan nomad Ronggay A’drak’s arrest sparks demonstration

A Tibetan nomad from Lithang was arrested in Tibet yesterday for staging political demonstration during an official function, according to information received by Tibetan...

China intensifies restriction in Trulku Tenzin Delek’s Monastery

The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) received confirmed information from reliable sources that on 18 July 2007 the Chinese authorities in...

China releases Tibetan political prisoner upon completion of 15 years’ term

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,...

Commotion between two communities lead to arrest of 30 Tibetans

The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) received confirmed information from reliable sources that a commotion between the migrant Chinese Muslim traders...

Lack of education opportunities drive Tibetans into exile

Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet, which was once a sacred Buddhist pilgrimage destination is rapidly turning into a haven for prostitution due to...