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Experts Say China’s ‘Fake’ Panchen Lama Ceremony Reflects Fear, Not Faith
Experts say China’s Kalachakra ceremony led by its appointed Panchen Lama shows coercion and control, not genuine Tibetan spiritual devotion.
Tibetan Monk in Critical Condition After Torture Over Anti-Dam Protest
Tibetan monk Gonpo Tsering is in critical condition after torture in custody for opposing a dam project in Derge, raising global human rights concerns.
French Venues Refuse to Host Former CTA Sikyong
French venues refused to host Dr Lobsang Sangay’s talk, exposing China’s soft power and fear-driven self-censorship within French institutions.
Weaponised restraint: How China exploited border agreements while India upheld the rules
Over six decades of friction, Indian Army has remained a professional, disciplined, and constitutionally accountable force, whereas the PLA functions primarily as the armed wing of the CCP The post Weaponised restraint: How China exploited border agreements while India...
China’s soft power looms over former Tibetan President Lobsang Sangay’s event in France
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Oct. 18: The Harvard Club of France organised a talk with Dr. Lobsang Sangay, the former President of the exile Tibetan government known officially as the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), on Thursday, despite facing repeated rejections...
China expels nine top generals from party, military in biggest post-Mao era purge
(TibetanReview.net, Oct18’25) – China has on Oct 17 announced that nine of the top generals of its People’s Liberation Army (PLA), including the person holding the number two rank and who is the third in command in it, had...
Rights group renews call for monastic leader in critical condition following torture
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA. Oct. 18: The London-based research and advocacy group Tibet Watch has renewed its urgent appeal for the release and medical care of Gonpo Tsering, the head of Yena Monastery in Shiba village, who is reportedly in critical condition...
Exposition of holy relics of Buddha in Russia’s Kalmykia draws over 90,000 devotees
Over 90,000 devotees have visited Buddha relics in Kalmykia, Russia, since October 11. The relics, a national treasure from India, are enshrined at the Geden Sheddup Choikorling Monastery. The exposition strengthens India-Russia ties and highlights the region's Buddhist heritage.
China faces rising international condemnation for Uyghur genocide and repression
Dolkun Isa, President of UZDM and former WUC President, addressed the Turkish Muslim Youth Leadership Program in Krefeld, Germany.
LG leads delegation to Russia to bring back Buddha relics
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha departed for Russia on Friday, leading an Indian delegation tasked with bringing back the sacred relics of Lord Buddha that are currently on display at an international exhibition in the...
European Parl delegation calls for release of 11th Panchen Lama
Among these, the situation in Tibet featured prominently as part of a broader critique of China’s worsening human rights record
European parliament urges Panchen Lama whereabouts, release in resumed exchange with China
(TibetanReview.net, Oct17’25) – The European Parliament has on Oct 16 called for unconditional release of the 11th Panchen Lama Gedhun Choekyi Nyima who has continued to remain disappeared since being abducted by the Chinese government in Apr 1995 days...
UN report raises alarm over China’s transnational human rights violations
According to the report, the UN has expressed concern over China's cross-border operations targeting dissidents, human rights defenders, and members of ethnic and religious minorities abroad. These activities reportedly include harassment, surveillance, intimidation, and forced returns, often carried out...
European parliament confronts China over Tibet and human rights abuses at 42nd EU-China dialogue
According to CTA, European lawmakers strongly criticised China for its continued repression in Tibet and other regions under its control.
Richard Gere honoured with inaugural ‘Visionary Award’, spotlights rights abuses in Tibet
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Oct. 17: Long-time friend of Tibet and renowned Hollywood actor Richard Gere was honoured with Human Rights First’s inaugural ‘Visionary Award’ on October 14 at Gotham Hall in New York City. Gere was recognised for his...
Fear of China: French venues refuse to host Former CTA Sikyong
By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSHALA 17 Oct: After months of rejections from dozens of venues, organisers in France were forced to hold a talk by Dr Lobsang Sangay on 15 October at an undisclosed location, highlighting the prevsasive influence of Chinese...
Richard Gere Honored with Human Rights First Visionary Award
Richard Gere received the Human Rights First Visionary Award for his lifelong advocacy for Tibet and his commitment to global human rights.
European Parliament Urges China to Free Panchen Lama
At the EU-China meeting, the European Parliament urged Beijing to release the Panchen Lama and raised concern over Tibet’s human rights situation.
European Parliament Calls for Unconditional Release of Panchen Lama at 42nd EU-China Inter-Parliamentary Meeting
Brussels, 15 October 2025: During the 42nd EU-China Inter-parliamentary Meeting (IPM), the European Parliament raised several critical human rights concerns in its exchanges with representatives from the National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China. Among these, the...
Kancha Sherpa, last surviving member of 1953 Everest expedition, passes away
Ang Phurba 'Kancha' Sherpa breathed his last at around 2:00 AM on Thursday. He had spent his final days in his ancestral home in Namche Bazaar, the gateway to Everest.
Sikyong Penpa Tsering holds discussion on Tibet issue with global leaders
According to a CTA report, the discussions centred on the situation in Tibet, the institutional continuity of the Dalai Lama, human rights and religious freedom, and the preservation of press freedom
Elections’26: The Case for Sikyong Penpa Tsering’s re-election
OPINION Mr Tenzin Norbu* presents his case for the re-election of Mr Penpa Tsering as the Sikyong in the 2026 Tibetan general elections, noting that if he wins over 60% of the votes in the preliminary round, he will...
International Campaign for Tibet Chairman Richard Gere honored with Human Rights First Inaugural Visionary Award
October 16, 2025 The International Campaign for Tibet’s (ICT) long-time Board Chairman, renowned philanthropist, humanitarian and actor Richard Gere, has been honored as the inaugural recipient of the Human Rights First (HRF) Visionary Award. HRF presented the award to...
Officials sacked after investigation find grassland damaged by controversial firework display in Shigatse
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Oct. 16: An official investigation following widespread public outcry by Shigatse authorities has found that the controversial fireworks display sponsored by Canadian outdoor brand Arc’teryx and designed by Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang caused damage to more...
Tibetan actor Lobsang Chompel passes away at 68 in Lhasa
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Oct. 16: Tibetan actor Lobsang Chompel, best known for his award-winning performance in Xiuxiu: The Sent-Down Girl, reportedly passed away in Lhasa on October 10 at the age of 68. His role in the 1998 film earned...























