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Colossal Guru Rinpoche’s statue demolished in Tibet

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...

Unfavourable education policies compel Tibetan girls into prostitution

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

Railway and China’s Development Strategy in Tibet: 2006 Special Report

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Former Tibetan political prisoner served with 12 years prison term

The Lhasa Intermediate People’s Court has sentenced Sonam Gyalpo, 44, to twelve years in jail on charges of “endangering state security”, according to confirmed...

Tibetan monk disappears, whereabouts unknown

A 19-year old Tibetan monk, Thubten Samten, disappeared from his room in Sera Monastery in Tibet. Sources believe that the Chinese police lifted him...

Nangpa La Survivors Talk to Press

Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) organized a Press Conference here in Delhi at Press Club of India today to highlight the...

Illegitimate killing on Nangpa La pass by Chinese police

The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) condemns the recent shooting of Tibetan refugees by the Chinese People's Armed Police (PAP). Thirty refugees...

Lone Tibetan monk stages demonstration in Lhasa Barkhor street

According to confirmed information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD), a lone 23-year-old Tibetan monk staged a short demonstration...

Commentary manuscript lands Tibetan youth 10 years in prison

According to confirmed information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD), a 29-year old Tibetan youth, Dolma Kyab, has been...

Death Penalty in China: 2005 Special Report

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Kuxing: Torture in Tibet (2005 Special Report)

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China releases Nyima Choedon serving ten years prison term

The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) is happy to learn the release of Nyima Choedon, 38 years old, from Drapchi Prison....