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News · 26 Sep, 2026

Protests Rock USA During Xi Jinping Visit as Tibetans Challenge CCP

Protests Rock Washington as Xi Jinping Visits the United States Chinese President Xi Jinping’s September 2026 state visit to Washington brought not only diplomatic ceremonies and h…

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News · 12 Dec, 2025

EU Calls on China to End Interference in Dalai Lama Reincarnation Amid Rising Rights Concerns in Tibet

Marking International Human Rights Day on December 10, the Delegation of the European Union in China issued a clear statement reaffirming the EU commitment to human rights and fund…

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News · 29 July,2025

China Must Not Interfere in the Reincarnation of the Dalai Lama

As the 14th Dalai Lama turned 90 on 7 July 2025 , a group of 34 members of the European Parliament—including representatives from S&D, EPP, Greens, The Left, and Renew Eu…

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News · 29 Dec, 2024

China’s Military Deployment and Massive Crackdown at Larung Gar Buddhist Academy

China’s latest military deployment at the Larung Gar Buddhist Academy, Serthar County, Karze, signifies yet another attempt to tighten control over Tibetan religious institut…

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News · 10 Nov

China Releases White Paper on Tibet as Exile Tibetans Discuss Future

China released its 19th white paper on Tibet on Friday, November 10, 2023, as the exile Tibetan administration holds its fifth strategic meeting since 2021 and the exile Tibetan ci…

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News · 27 Oct

Tibetans detained for collecting donations for religious offerings in Darlak County, Police offer rewards for information

Darlak County police detained eight Tibetans on October 20, 2023, on charges of "creating a criminal organization," "picking quarrel and provoking trouble," and…

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News · 18 May

CECC Highlights Enforced Disappearance of Panchen Lama, Urges China to End Restrictions

The Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) has drawn attention to the enforced disappearance of the Panchen Lama, Gedun Choekyi Nyima, shedding light on the ongoing hum…

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News · 4 August 2022

Buddhist Novice Nuns Deported Back to Tibet for 'Reeducation': Reports

Lhasa: Bitter Winter has reported that Yachen Gar Buddhist Novice Nuns have been reported back to Tibet for "Reeducation". Yarchen Gar used to be the largest monastery in…

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News · 26 July 2022

Asia Freedom Institute that seeks to promote democracy in Tibet and China launched

Asia Freedom Institute (AFI) promotes democracy and religious freedom in Tibet and China. It works towards strengthening the community of people and organizations working on human …

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News · 30 June 2022

Nadine Maenza appointed as president IRF Secretariat

Washington DC: Former United State Commission International Religious Freedom Chair is set to continue her international religious freedom work as the newly appointed President of …

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News · 25 June 2022

The Washington Declaration adopted at 8th WPCT

Washington DC : The eighth World Parliamentarians' Convention on Tibet organised by the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile (TPiE) was held in Washington DC, with over 100 participants…

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News · 14 June 2022

HH Dalai Lama, Enes Kanter Freedom and Senator Marco Rubio to speak at IRF Summit 2022

Washington, DC: The International Religious Forum Summit 2022 will bring together international religious freedom leaders, advocates from around the world, and a diverse coalition …

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News · 3 June 2022

PRC continues to commit genocide and crimes against humanity against Uyghurs: USCIRF Report

Washington DC: The Chinese government continued to vigorously implement its “sinicization of religion” policy and demand that religious groups and adherents support the…

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Report · 15 September 2023

Significance of Sikkim for Buddhism and His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Introduction Tibetan Spiritual Leader, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama to visit Sikkim from October 10 to 14 this year. Sikkim's Chief Minister, Prem Singh Tamang, has officia…

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