29 Years On: Still “Missing” Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, the 11th Panchen Lama, was abducted by the authorities of the People’s Republic of China on this day in 1995. At that time, the mere six-year-old was then recognised as one of the highest religious leaders in Tibetan Buddhism. On 14 May 1995, …
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Sikyong Penpa Tsering Receives Warm Welcome from French Senators at the Senate
Paris: On 15 May 2024, Sikyong Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration arrived in Paris, France, with a warm welcome reception from the Tibetan community. From the airport, Sikyong headed to the French Senate, where he was received by Senators Jacqueline Eustache Bruno, Else Joseph, Marie Mercier, Marie Pierre …
Read More »Sikyong Penpa Tsering Addresses Zurich University Students on 16th Kashag’s Political and Administrative Endeavours
Zurich: Sikyong Penpa Tsering wrapped up his extensive tour of parts of Western Europe late on 11 May, culminating in his second round of official visits to Germany, Austria, Italy, and Switzerland. Accompanied by Representative Thinlay Chukki and Phuntsok Topgyal from the Tibet Bureau Geneva, Sikyong Penpa Tsering was warmly …
Read More »Congressional Executive Commission on China’s Annual Report Finds Persistent Human Rights Violations in Tibet
Dharamshala: The latest annual report from the Congressional Executive Commission on China (CECC) underscores the persistent severe limitations on international human rights, evidenced by the punishment of Tibetans for exercising their fundamental rights. These include expressing religious beliefs, critiquing PRC policies, and sharing information online. The 2023 annual report, which covers human …
Read More »16th Kashag Convenes 6th Permanent Strategy Committee Meeting
Switzerland: The 16th Kashag convened 6th Permanent Strategy Committee Meeting in Switzerland on 13 May 2024. The 3-day bi-annual meeting will follow up with the implementation of measures chalked out at the previous five meetings and additionally, will discuss the progress of the ongoing strategic programs and deliberate on future …
Read More »Sikyong Visited Austrian Parliament as he Lobbied for Tibet Across Europe
Vienna, Austria: Sikyong Penpa Tsering’s recent official visit to Vienna, Austria, echoed a message of profound optimism for the future of the Tibetan movement. Spearheading the two-day engagements in the capital were the vibrant and dedicated members of V-TAG Austria, who guided by the Tibet Bureau Geneva, facilitated the Sikyong’s …
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