Friday, September 18 2026

EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib Calls for Greater Clarity and Transparency on Humanitarian Situation in Tibet Following Devastating Flash Floods

Strasbourg, 17 September 2026: Expressing gratitude for the EU’s rapid response following the devastating flash floods that struck the Nepal-Tibet border on 26 August 2026, leaving hundreds dead and thousands still unaccounted for, the Office of Tibet Brussels has urged the EU authorities not to overlook the suffering of the …

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Second Session of 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile Convenes

Dharamshala, 16 September 2026: The general session of the 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, scheduled from 16 to 25 September 2026, commenced today at 9:30 a.m. Following the commencement announcement by Speaker Dolma Tsering Teykhang, the Speaker, Sikyong Penpa Tsering, Deputy Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel, Kalons (Ministers), and Members of Parliament gathered …

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UN Human Rights Chief Expresses Concern Over Restrictions on Tibetans

Geneva, 7 September 2026 : The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk expressed deep concern over the deteriorating human rights situation in Tibet, particularly restrictions affecting the Tibetan people’s freedom of religion. Addressing the opening of the 63rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, …

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