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TCHRD 1996-2006: A decade of human rights research

2006 marks the 10th anniversary of the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD), which was established in 1996. Over the past ten...

Mass silent protest in Tibet’s Drepung Monastery following China’s continued implementation of “patriotic education”

Drepung Monastery in Lhasa, Tibet’s capital is currently under intense restrictions following a crackdown order issued by the "Tibet Autonomous Region" ("TAR") government authorities...

Tibetan Monks Arrested, Monastery Closed Amid Protests

The People’s Republic of China recommenced implementation of the ‘patriotic education’ campaign in monastic institutions in Tibet, according to testimonies received from Tibetan monks...

A young monk dies under mysterious circumstances following the “patriotic education” campaign in Drepung monastery

Ngawang Jangchub, 28 years old, died in the first week of October 2005 under mysterious circumstances in his quarter in Drepung Monastery, according to...

Memorandum to the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture visiting Tibet and China

The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) welcomes the UN Special Rapporteur’s forthcoming visit to Tibet and China from 21 November to...

China recommences “patriotic education” campaign in Tibet’s monastic institutions

The People’s Republic of China recommenced implementation of the “patriotic education” campaign in monastic institutions in Tibet, according to testimonies received from Tibetan monks...

China intensifies control in Lhasa during the 40th Founding Anniversary of “Tibet Autonomous Region”

The authorities of the People's Republic of China (PRC) stepped up a close vigil and control in Lhasa, Tibet's capital city and other parts...

Arrest of Tibetan monks for postings calling for freedom in Tibet

Four Tibetan monks from Labrang Tashikyil Monastery in Sangchu County, Ganan Tibet Autonomous Prefecture (“TAP”), Gansu Province, have been arrested by Chinese Public Security...

TCHRD commemorates 10 years’ disappearance of the Panchen Lama

March 17, 2005 marks the 10th year disappearance of Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, the XIth Panchen Lama of Tibet. It has been ten long years...

Monks expelled for voicing their opinion over admission policy

Over the years, the Chinese authorities in Tibet have been appointing their officials in the monastic institutions to monitor and control the activities of...

Monk sentenced to three years “re-education through labour” for political journal

Tashi Gyaltsen was born in 1964 in Yagel Hrongbu Village. He studied Tibetan grammar, history and poetry during his early ages. In 1986, he joined...

Gedhun Choekyi Nyima: the XIth Panchen Lama of Tibet

Briefing Paper on Tibet's XIth Panchen Lama, Gedhun Choekyi Nyima Ordained Name: Tenzin Gedhun Yeshe Trinley Phuntsok Pal Sangpo Birthday: 25 April 1989 Birthplace: Lhari County, Nagchu Prefecture, Tibet Autonomous...