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China forces 30,000 monks and nuns to take exam on Chinese law

Authorities in Tibet have forced around 30,000 monks and nuns across the TAR to take exams on Chinese law. The tests asked questions on legislation around religion and espionage.

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CCP orders primary and middle school lessons to be taught in Chinese

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Former political prisoner dies at 50

Yeshi Gyatso, who was tortured during his time in prison, dies at fifty

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Tibetans sentenced to prison after Panchen Lama gathering

Dolkar and her nephew Wangchen were sentenced on 8 May. Their current whereabouts are unknown.

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China arrests Tibetan university student for writing a critical essay

A Tibetan student has been arrested after writing an essay which criticises the lack of government job opportunities for Tibetans.

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National calligraphy day marked by Tibetans

Tibetans celebrate their native writing practices amid fears of threats to culture.