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The government of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has imposed sweeping restrictions across Tibet to suppress religious and cultural observances marking the 90th birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Reports from multiple Tibetan areas reveal an intensified campaign of surveillance, arbitrary detentions, and harsh curbs on religious freedom.
Karze Monastery Under LockdownIn Karze County, Sichuan Province, Chinese authorities deployed large numbers of security personnel to Karze Monastery, effectively confining monks and nuns inside. Residents were banned from producing visible smoke, a direct attack on the centuries-old Sangsol ritual, where juniper branches are burned to invoke blessings and ward off misfortune.
In Drakgo County, local authorities issued a formal notice prohibiting all gatherings until July 23, 2025. Sourc...
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