US approves $23 million in Tibet assistance; funding restored for RFA and VOA

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Tenzin Nyidon 

DHARAMSHALA, Feb. 4: The United States has restored and approved Tibet-related foreign assistance for fiscal year 2026, reaffirming bipartisan congressional support for the Tibetan people. The legislation, which passed both chambers of Congress, was signed into law by President Donald Trump on February 3, 2026.

Under the FY2026 appropriations law, funding for Tibet has been maintained at historically appropriated levels. A total of $23 million has been allocated for Tibet-related programs, reflecting Congress’s continued commitment to supporting Tibetan communities both within Tibet and in exile.

The legislation also restores funding for the US Agency for Glob...

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