Tibet at the 60th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council

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At the 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), held in Geneva from 8 September to 8 October 2025, the situation in Tibet was a focal point of concern among governments and civil society organizations commenting on China’s human rights record. Numerous interventions condemned China’s ongoing repression in Tibet, with particular focus on forced assimilation, severe restrictions on religious freedom, and arbitrary detentions.

Governments speak out

Countries including Australia, Finland, Ireland, Sweden, Germany, Switzerland, Japan, and the United Kingdom voiced strong concerns about China’s treatment of Tibetans. Australia explicitly condemned interference in the succession of the Dalai Lama, asserting that religious leadership should remain free from political manipulation. The UK and EU called for the release of Tibetan human rights defenders and urged China to cooperate with UN mechanisms and implement recommendations from the Office of the H...

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