Mar. 17, 2026
Tibetan Monk Dies in Police Custody
Chinese police authorities tortured a young Tibetan Buddhist monk so severely that he died in custody before returning his body to his monastery…
Feb. 26, 2026
Tibetan monk accused of distributing Dalai Lama teachings finally released after multiple periods in prison
Trinley, from the village of Meruma (Mai’erma) in Ngaba (Chinese: Aba), Sichuan (the Tibetan area of Amdo) was released before the end of a five-year jail term, but is being kept under close surveillance and has not been allowed to return to his monastery.
Feb. 19, 2026
A vital, compassionate life: Ngari Rinpoche, youngest brother of the Dalai Lama, passes away
Ngari Rinpoche devoted his life to serving His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan people. He worked for many years in the Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama as well as in the Tibetan Department of Security.
Feb. 13, 2026
Environmental defender and popular singer released amid climate of fear
Prominent Tibetan environmental defender and community leader A-nya Sengdra has been released from Menyuan prison after an extended seven year prison sentence.
Dec. 22, 2025
Mass detentions and violent interrogation follow peaceful protests against gold mine in Tibet
There have been mass detentions in eastern Tibet following a rare protest against a mining operation in pastureland vital to local nomadic livelihoods.
Dec. 18, 2025
Beijing Rehearses Control of Tibetan Reincarnation
Political theatre of Chinese Panchen ceremony demonstrates China’s priorities in counter-influence campaign against the Dalai Lama.