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After 31 years, China continues to hide the Panchen Lama from the world

May 15, 2026 On May 17, 1995, Chinese authorities kidnapped a six-year-old Tibetan boy, Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, just days after His Holiness the Dalai Lama recognized him as the reincarnated Panchen Lama, one of Tibetan Buddhism’s most important leaders....

TCCR Marks 25 Years of Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation

The Tibetan Centre for Conflict Resolution (TCCR), a pioneering non-profit organization based in Dharamshala dedicated to non-violent conflict management, celebrated 25 years of service in peacebuilding and conflict transformation today at the Staff Mess Hall of the Central Tibetan...

Chief Representative Officer Lhakpa Tsering Pays Courtesy Call on Hon’ble Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Shri Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

Shimla: On 15 May 2026, the Chief Representative Officer (CRO) of Shimla, Lhakpa Tsering, paid a courtesy call on the honourable Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Shri Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, and presented a formal letter. During the meeting, the...

Tibetan Government-in-Exile Urges Trump to Raise Tibet Issue with Xi

Tibetan government-in-exile urged President Trump to address the unresolved Sino-Tibet conflict during his high-stakes bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing.

Election Chief says China tried hard to Derail Tibetan Polls

Speaking to ANI, the Tibetan Election Commission announced the 45 members of the 18th Parliament-in-Exile, revealing that China attempted to derail the global polls.

The essence of leadership

In a world that appears to be going through a leadership crisis, the age-old question of whether leaders are born or made still hangs fire. There are those who are born with capabilities and an instinct for leadership, but these inherent qualities need to be honed to emerge as leaders. There are others who become leaders through learning, experience, wisdom and practice of discipline, empathy and a passion to work for the betterment of fellow beings.

Japanese lawmakers briefed on China’s assimilation policy in occupied Tibet

(TibetanReview.net, May14’26) – The Japan Parliamentary Support Group for Tibet has recently held a hearing on Tibet in which the speakers have focused on a range of issues that are stated to threaten the survival of the Tibetan national...

Sikyong Penpa Tsering Attends Graduation Ceremony of Kirti Jepa Datsang Institute of Higher Studies

Dharamshala: Sikyong Penpa Tsering, in his capacity as the incumbent Kalon (Minister) of the Department of Religion and Culture of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), attended the graduation ceremony of the Kirti Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies as the...

Public Service Commission Convenes Leadership Development Programme for Senior CTA Officials

Mussoorie: On Thursday, 14 May, the Public Service Commission (PSC) of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) organised a Leadership Development Programme for CTA senior officials at the National Centre for Good Governance. A total number of 19 participants, including...

“Tibet issue should also be resolved”: Tibetan government-in-exile reacts to Trump-Xi meeting

e Tibetan government-in-exile on Thursday said that the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping should also address the unresolved Tibet issues and the Sino-Tibet conflict.

‘Chinese made best effort to derail polls’: Tibetan election chief; announces 45 members elected to 18th Parliament-in-Exile

Tibetan Chief Election Commissioner Lobsang Yeshi announced the final results for the members of the 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, saying that 45 representatives have been elected from different regions and communities worldwide.

Election Commission announces 2026 final election results, voter turnout drops to 45.71%

Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, May 13: The Central Election Commission (CEC) of the Central Tibetan Administration announced the results of the final election for the 18th Tibetan Parliament in Exile on Wednesday. Out of 91,073 registered voters, 41,638 Tibetans cast...

Telo Rinpoche’s term as Dalai Lama’s honorary representative in Russia ends 

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, May 13: Telo Tulku Rinpoche on Monday announced the conclusion of his tenure as the official representative of 14th Dalai Lama and the Central Tibetan Administration in Russia, bringing to a close more than a decade...

Chinese education system in Tibet sparks concerns over cultural assimilation, identity erasure

Washington: China’s boarding-school system in Tibet is seen as a calculated effort towards cultural erasure and ideological control. Through imposition of the Mandarin language, indoctrination with Chinese Communist Party (CCP) thought, and separation of children from their families, Beijing...

EC Announces Final Results of 2026 Tibetan Parliamentary Election Amid Lower Turnout 

The Election Commission of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) today announced the final results of the 2026 Tibetan General Election for the 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile at the Lhakpa Tsering Memorial hall of the Department of Information and International Relations,...

EC Announces Final Results of 2026 Tibetan Parliamentary Election Amid Lower Turnout 

The Election Commission of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) today announced the final results of the 2026 Tibetan General Election for the 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile at the Lhakpa Tsering Memorial hall of the Department of Information and International Relations,...

Nearly 38% of the 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile members are new

(TibetanReview.net, May13’26) – At 17, nearly 38% of the 45 members of the 18th Tibetan Parliament Exile (TPiE) are new, according to results announced today by the Election Commission of the Central Tibetan Administration at Dharamshala, India. Half the...

India asks China to introspect on reputational cost of its Operation Sindoor support to Pakistan

(TibetanReview.net, May13’26) – India on May 12 accused China of helping Pakistan to pro-tect its terrorist infrastructure during last year’s Operation Sindoor. India launched that opera-tion after terrorists suspected to be launched from Pakistan gunned down 26 civilians in...

Turnout Plummets as Final Results for 18th Tibetan Parliament Announced

Tibetan Election Commission announced the 18th Parliament results as voter turnout fell to 45 percent. Discover the new members and the global voting data.

Election Commission Declares Elected Members of 18th Tibetan Parliament in Exile

Dharamshala: The Election Commission of the Central Tibetan Administration announced the elected members of the 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile on 13 May 2026 during a press conference held at the Lhakpa Tsering Hall following the successful completion of the two...

Brussels meet calls for global support to protect Tibetan religious freedom

Global solidarity for Tibetan Buddhists and growing concerns over China's interference in Tibetan religious affairs took centre stage at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the European Buddhist Union held in Brussels on May 9, according to the Central...

ETGE urges Trump to raise human rights abuses in East Turkistan, Tibet during Xi summit

Washington: The East Turkistan Government-in-Exile (ETGE) and the East Turkistan National Movement (ETNM) have called on the United States President Donald Trump to directly raise China’s “ongoing genocide” and “colonial occupation” of East Turkistan and Tibet during his meeting...

US Lawmakers Introduce Bill Seeking Genocide Determination on China’s Actions in Tibet

The Tibet Atrocities Determination Act, introduced on April 29, 2026, by Senators Rick Scott and Jeff Merkley, directs the US Secretary of State to investigate China’s policies and actions against Tibetans and submit a determination to Congress within one...

China asked to stop hoarding food, fertiliser to help ease global supply crisis

(TibetanReview.net, May12’26) – China has the biggest world stockpile of food stuffs and fertiliser and should stop building their stockpiles and instead help ease a global supply crisis caused by the Iran war, reported bbc.com May 12, citing former...