Dharamshala: Chinese authorities wrongfully detained more than 20 Tibetans and severely tortured a Tibetan village head named Gonpo Namgyal to death with the repeated use of electric equipment in detention for several months in Ponkor township, Darlag County in Golog in the traditional Tibetan province of Amdo now incorporated into …
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Sikyong Penpa Tsering Successfully Concludes Engagements in Santa Fe, Salt Lake City and Portland During the U.S. Tour
United State: Continuing his official U.S. tour, Sikyong Penpa Tsering visited Santa Fe, New Mexico; Salt Lake City, Utah; and Portland, Oregon. Despite his demanding schedule, Sikyong stayed only one evening in each city, underscoring his commitment to engaging with Tibetan communities and youth across the region. At each location, …
Read More »Sikyong Penpa Tsering Engages Tibetan Communities in New York, New Jersey, and Colorado to Foster Unity and Advocacy
United State: On the evening of 14th December,Following his arrival, Sikyong convened a meeting with the members of the Tibetan Association, during which he underscored the critical importance of household listing data. Given that New York and New Jersey host one of the largest Tibetan diasporas in North America, Sikyong …
Read More »Sikyong Penpa Tsering Concludes D.C. Visit, Meets Philadelphia Tibetan Community, and Heads to New York
Washington DC: On 13 December 2024, Sikyong’s final day in Washington, D.C., began with a meeting at the office of USAID with Michael Schiffer, Assistant Administrator of the Bureau for Asia, and Anjali Kaur, Deputy Assistant Administrator of the Bureau for Asia, along with other officials. USAID has been a …
Read More »Sikyong Penpa Tsering Meets with the US Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues and Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources
United States: On 12 December, Sikyong commenced his day with an important meeting with Richard R. Verma, the United States Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources. During the discussion, Verma inquired about the health of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, particularly following his recent knee surgery. With his prior experience …
Read More »Sikyong Continues Official Engagements in DC, Attends Renaming Ceremony at House Foreign Affairs Committee
Washington DC: On the morning of 11 December, Sikyong Penpa Tsering, accompanied by Representative Namgyal Choedup visited the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) for a breakfast meeting with Damon Wilson, President of NED, and Pema Tulotsang, Senior Program Officer at NED. During the hour-long meeting, they engaged in discussions on …
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