Apr. 30, 2020
Tibetan monasteries closing again as coronavirus fears continue
Tibetan monasteries and temples have begun closing to prevent coronavirus from spreading despite Chinese government moves to relieve the national quarantine period.
Apr. 30, 2020
Authorities offer up to $85,000 to citizen informers in Tibet
Authorities in Tibet issued a notice this month offering a reward of up to 600,000 yuan (around 85,000 US dollars) to citizens who report information about the spread of “illegal” content in the region.
Apr. 29, 2020
Tibetan political prisoner dies of injuries from severe beating
Tibet Watch has learned that a former Tibetan political prisoner has died from injuries sustained in prison.
Apr. 24, 2020
Forest fire in Tibet burns around 700 hectares of land
A forest fire broke out in southern Tibet on 14 April. The blaze happened near to the city of Nyingchi, located in the Chinese-named Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR).
Apr. 22, 2020
Tibetans forced to display portraits of CCP leaders
Tibetan households are now reportedly being forced by Chinese authorities to display the portraits of leading Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leaders.
Apr. 22, 2020
Tibetan man released after five years in prison for publicly supporting Dalai Lama
A Tibetan man has been released from prison in eastern Tibet after serving five years for publicly supporting the Dalai Lama, a source said.