January 2012
The Dalai Lama returns home after a successful eye surgery
DHARAMSHALA, January 31: Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrived back in his exile home of Dharamshala after a successful minor eye surgery in the Indian capital New Delhi today afternoon.
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Top official calls for stringent security measures in Tibet
DHARAMSHALA, January 31: In a clear sign of China’s fear and weakness in maintaining its iron grip over Tibet, a top party official in Lhasa has asked for stringent security measures aimed at containing the spread of popular protests that has engulfed eastern Tibet.
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Returning pilgrims whisked away on a train bound for China
DHARAMSHALA, January 31: Hundreds of Tibetan pilgrims returning to Tibet from Nepal have been arrested by Chinese security personnel and forcibly taken to an undisclosed location.
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CNN crew detained and thrown out of restive Tibetan region
A screen shot of the video clip released by CNN DHARAMSHALA, January 31: With reports coming in of heightening tension and growing security clampdown in eastern Tibet, media crew from the US based Cable News Channel (CNN) on Tuesday were detained and thrown out of the troubled region by Chinese authorities
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Solidarity and prayers for our fellow Tibetans in Tibet
The situation in Tibet is alarming and the number of violent clashes between Tibetans and Chinese police forces rising. Since March 2011, 16 Tibetans have committed self-immolation. The Chinese shoot and beat up our Tibetan brothers and sisters. Many have died. Injured Tibetans restrain from seeking medical treatment since they fear getting detained. The situation is deteriorating and absolutely unacceptable.
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Kalon Tripa calls for wordwide vigil on Feb. 8, Says entire Tibet under martial law
DHARAMSHALA, January 26: In his first official statement on the recent killings of Tibetans in Tibet, Kalon Tripa Dr Lobsang Sangay urged Tibetans and Tibet supporters all over the world to take part in a global vigil on Wednesday, February 8.
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Another Tibetan killed in fresh protests
DHARAMSHALA, January 26: In reports coming out of Tibet, another Tibetan was killed and several others seriously injured in police firings in eastern Tibet earlier today. This is the third bloody incident this week when unarmed Tibetan demonstrators have been fired upon by Chinese security personnel.
The Dalai Lama to return to Dharamshala at month’s end
DHARAMSHALA, January 27: Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama will return back to his exile home of Dharamshala in north India at the end of this month.
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Kalachakra Initiation in Bodh Gaya (India): Returning Tibetan Pilgrims Face Harassment at the Nepal Border and Chinese Airport Customs
ince January 10, the conclusion of the Kalachakra Initiation conferred by H.H. the Dalai Lama in Bodh Gaya, India, thousands of Tibetans pilgrims from Tibet began their journey back home.
United States Special Co-ordinator for Tibetan Issues Maria Otero’s Statement on Tibet
As United States Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues, I am gravely concerned by reports of violence and continuing heightened tensions in Tibetan areas of China, including reports of security forces in Sichuan province opening fire on protesters, killing some and injuring others.
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5 killed in fresh protests in Serthar
DHARAMSHALA, January 24: In news just in, at least five Tibetans have died in police firings in Serthar, eastern Tibet today. The incidence occurred earlier today when a large crowd of Tibetans gathered in the central town of Serthar and started raising slogans calling for Tibet’s independence.
Three Tibetans shot dead on first day of Chinese New Year
Three Tibetans were killed and several injured when police opened fire on Tibetans who gathered to protest in Drango, Kardze (the Tibetan area of Kham) today, the first day of Chinese New Year.
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Peace Candle March in Central Swiss (Luzern)
tibetswiss.ch, 10.01.2012 - On 7th Jan. 2012.Section Luzern has organised a Peace Candle March in Central Swiss (Luzern). March began from the main Railway station Luzern at 17.00pm and walk around the city with chantings and