Tag Archives: Tibet

  • Gwynne Dyer Tibet’s great opportunity

    Separation of China could be possible when regime change happens in Beijing. It would have to happen fast, and it can only happen if the Chinese people do not see Tibetans as enemies. ...

  • Joshua Keating Does the West still want to free Tibet?

    Pro-Tibet activists are still there, but many may prefer to attach themselves to global movements that don't risk alienating a billion potential customers. ...

  • The union between Adam Yauch and Dechen Wangdu: a look back

    Dechen Wangdu, an American-born activist, has devoted her life to the cause of Tibetan liberation from China. When she met Yauch, the two joined forces to fight against injustice together. ...

  • I support Tibetan effort for independence and freedom: Harry Wu

    Harry Wu says that the Tibetan movement is still alive and strong and he supports their effort for independence and freedom. ...

  • Hissay P Bhutia Burning soul – A struggle for freedom

    Let us not ignore the fact that Jamphel Yeshi did not burn only himself: what burned is the agony of every Tibetan. ...

  • An Irishman’s Diary

    Who knew that the "Abominable Snowman" – one of the most enduring myths of the last century – had an Offaly connection? ...

  • What are your thoughts on the self-immolations in Tibet?

    Why are Tibetans setting themselves on fire? How long can the world look away while Tibet is burning? And who has the responsibility for the loss of these lives? ...

  • Timeline: Self-immolations in Tibet since 2009

    Twenty-six Tibetans in Tibet have set themselves on fire since 2009; ten since 6 January 2012, protesting against the Chinese rule in Tibet. ...

  • That… peace be in the world: Lobsang Sangay

    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. ...

  • Eastern Tibet under lockdown after protests

    A Tibetan-inhabited region of China appeared to be under lockdown on Thursday after it was rocked by deadly clashes, as exile groups gave grisly details of how the unrest unfolded. ...