TIBET: In 2025, the Chinese government (CCP) increased its restrictions and oppressive policies against Tibetans, affecting their religion, culture, language, education, and environment. The CCP sent armed forces to stop Tibetans from celebrating the 90th birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and arrested more than 80 people for protesting illegal mining. They also tore [...]

TIBET: Tsering Tso, a Tibetan human rights advocate and professional tour guide, has been put under house arrest at her home in Trika. She faces accusations of forging an identity card and inciting "social unrest." According to sources, officials have placed strict limits on her movement and other basic rights. Her lawyer, Liang Xiaojun, who [...]

TIBET: In a heartfelt speech at the United Nations’ 18th Forum on Minority Issues, Tenzin Dorjee, a senior researcher and strategist from the Tibet Action Institute, made one of the strongest statements of the session. He used his opportunity to question the main idea of the panel and to emphasize an important truth that is [...]

TIBET: The recent failure of the newly built 758-meter-long cantilever Red Flag (Ch: Hongqi) bridge in Drakpar (Baowan) Village, located in Barkham (Ma’erkang), Ngaba (Aba) Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan, highlights the serious dangers linked to large-scale infrastructure projects in Tibet. This event shows a significant risk for similar disasters in the future due to China's [...]

TIBET: Sikyong Penpa Tsering, the elected leader of the Central Tibetan Administration, started his official visit to the United States with several meetings on Capitol Hill, even though the U.S. government is currently shut down. During his trip, Sikyong spoke with members of Congress and important Senate committee staff to promote the Tibetan cause [...]

TIBET: Chief Election Commissioner Lobsang Yeshi gave a public awareness talk at the community hall in the settlement. He talked about the upcoming 2026 Sikyong and Tibetan Parliament elections. He explained the election rules and regulations, stressing how important it is for people to participate actively and stay informed in a democracy. The Chief [...]

TIBET: The International Republican Institute, along with ICT, the Office of Tibet, and other organizations dedicated to promoting religious freedom in China, organized the event "Faith Under Siege." The event attracted a diverse group of supporters for various causes, including Tibetans, Uighurs, Hong Kong residents, Southern Mongolians, Chinese Christians, and others. "Faith Under Siege brought [...]

TIBET: The Finance Department of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) has introduced a new online application portal for the Green Book, marking a significant advancement in digital transformation to enhance service accessibility for Tibetans around the globe. The Green Book, referred to as Chadral Lakdep in Tibetan, signifies the voluntary yearly financial contributions made by [...]

TIBET: The report on human rights practices in Tibet reveals that serious abuses against the Tibetan people are still happening. These abuses include disappearances, torture, arbitrary arrests, and limits on religious freedom. However, this report is concerning because it lacks the detailed information found in previous years. Released on August 12, 2025, the report is [...]

TIBET: The Tibetan Youth Leadership Program is a part of ICT’s Lodi Gyari Tibetan Empowerment Program. This program includes various efforts to support Tibetans in maintaining their traditions, safeguarding their heritage, and advocating for their rights. TYLP aims to provide talented students with the political skills necessary as they grow into the future leaders of [...]