Tag Archives: Democracy
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Southeast Asia to adopt human rights declaration
18 November 2012 | Jim Gomez
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Southeast Asian leaders on Sunday adopted a human rights declaration despite last-minute calls for a postponement by critics. ...
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China opens power transfer by keeping it off-stage
8 November 2012 | Charles Hutzler
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China's ruling communists opened a pivotal congress to initiate a power handover to new leaders Thursday with a nod to their revolutionary past. ...
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China needs to change with new leader: Dalai Lama
5 November 2012 | Kyoko Hasegawa
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The use of "secrecy, censorship and bullying" to silence dissenting voices in China must end under the country's incoming leader, the Dalai Lama said on Monday. ...
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China court rejects artist Ai Weiwei’s tax appeal
27 September 2012 | Robert Saiget
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A Chinese court on Thursday rejected Ai Weiwei's appeal against a hefty fine for alleged tax evasion which the acclaimed artist and government critic has called an attempt to silence his activism. ...
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Aung San Suu Kyi visits UN, New York
22 September 2012 | Mariano Andrade
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Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi has visited the United Nations and received a new award as she paid tribute to unknown fighters for democracy in her country. ...
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“Kalon Tripa” is now “Sikyong”
21 September 2012
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The 15th Tibetan parliament-in-exile Thursday amended the official title of the democratically-elected head of the Central Tibetan Administration. ...
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Exile Parliament discusses self-immolations in Tibet
15 September 2012 | Lobsang Wangyal
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The Tibetan Parliament-in-exile paid tribute to the Tibetans who laid down their lives for the cause of Tibetan freedom, as they met for the fourth session of the house in Dharamshala. ...
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That… peace be in the world: Lobsang Sangay
23 February 2012 | Roy Strider
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I fought for the post of Kalon Tripa. I knew that the job will be difficult and I have to do it and I am doing the best I can. ...
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Tsewang Rigzin reelected as TYC President
8 August 2010 | Lobsang Wangyal
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Tsewang Rigzin was voted to lead the Tibetan Youth Congress for another three years, while former general secretary Dhondup Lhadar was elected vice president, by TYC members at the 14th general body meeting of the organisation late Sunday. Tenzin Chokey was elected general secretary. A further seven were elected to the 10-person executive membership from 24 nominees. ...