His Holiness the Dalai Lama Expresses Concern about Grim Situation at Kirti Monastery; Appeals for Restraint
The current situation prevailing at Kirti Monastery in Ngaba in northeastern Tibet is extremely grim because of the stand-off between the Chinese military forces and the local Tibetans. The monastery, housing approximately 2,500 monks, is completely surrounded by Chinese armed…
Australia’s PM urged to raise Tibet issue during China visit
DHARAMSHALA: A Tibet Support Group in Australia has urged Prime Minister Julia Gillard to raise the issue of ongoing repression in Tibet and encourage revival of dialogue process on Tibet during her visit to China from 25 – 27 April….
EP Vice-President: China must resolve Tibetans’ grievances in a fair and transparent way
In response to an appeal from the Office of Tibet Brussels, Mr Edward McMillan-Scott, Vice-President of the European Parliament responsible for human rights and democracy and member of the Tibet Intergroup has condemned the Chinese authorities’ ‘brutality’ at Kirti monastery…
Australian Greens, MEP Provera raise concern over military blockade of Kirti Monastery
DHARAMSHALA: The Offices of Tibet in Australia and Belgium have appealed for assistance from their host countries to persuade the Chinese government to end the Photo of Lobsang Dhargye, a monk of Kirti Monastery who was detained by the Chinese…