Aug. 19, 2020
No government aid sent to flooded Tibetan villages
Since 6 August, the region of Mangra County in Tsolho Prefecture, eastern Tibet, has been seriously affected by severe rainfall and hailstorms.
Aug. 14, 2020
Authorities order Tibetan monasteries to close on Dalai Lama’s birthday
Chinese authorities ordered Tibetan monasteries in eastern Tibet to close to visitors on 6 July, the 85th birthday of the Dalai Lama.
Aug. 12, 2020
Authorities organise campaign to teach Tibetan monks and nuns law online
The campaign combines online activities to teach law, organised by the Department of Justice, and the Religious Affairs Bureau of the so-called Tibet Autonomous Region.
Aug. 12, 2020
Tibetans blocked from Buddhist sites in Lhasa while Chinese tourists allowed in
Tibetan government workers, school children and retirees barred from Jokhang Temple in Lhasa while Chinese tourists are allowed in.
Aug. 12, 2020
China continues to intensify campaigns on “Ethnic Unity” in Lhasa
Last month, all counties in Lhasa held various campaign activities dedicated to the study of “Regulations on the Establishment of a Model Area for Ethnic Unity and Progress in the Tibet Autonomous Region”, according to Free Tibet’s research partner Tibet Watch.
Aug. 05, 2020
WeChat ban in India disrupts information sharing from Tibet
On 29 June, India banned 59 Chinese apps including TikTok and WeChat. India cited growing Chinese aggression amidst a border stand-off and legitimate concern for the security of information and data.