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27/7/10 22:15:00, Nepal's repatriation of 3 Tibetans leaves UN concerned ��

27/7/10 22:31:00, A Tibetan appointed to the Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs ��

27/7/10 20:01:00, China tells Nepal to further intensify curbs on Tibetan activities ��

28/7/10 07:45:00, China Warns U.S. to Stay Out of Islands Dispute ��

26/7/10 20:23:00, Religious oppression forces senior monk to commit suicide ��

27/7/10 06:04:00, China Three Gorges flooding set to peak ��

27/7/10 05:30:00, Canadas first traditional Tibetan Buddhist monastery opens ��

27/7/10 00:27:00, Dalai Lama consecrates Matreiya statue at Disket monastery ��

25/7/10 21:39:00, Clash Over Mandarins Ascent in Guangdong ��

25/7/10 21:03:00, U.S. moves to counter Chinese influence in East Asia ��

26/7/10 04:01:00, China: Death in Custody Unresolved ��

26/7/10 01:12:00, Banned Lyrics, Reactionary Songs ��

26/7/10 00:58:00, Fewer Tibetans fleeing to the Dalai Lama ��

26/7/10 00:45:00, Unease in Tibet Over Influx of Chinas Money and Migrants ��

24/7/10 07:17:00, China sentences Uyghur journalist to 15 years in prison ��

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29/7/10 18:16:44, Nepal Repatriates Tibetans to China, Protest Planned in Toronto ��

25/7/10 20:06:48, Renaissance Series: Amplify Tibets Revolutionary Beats ��

23/7/10 16:54:00, "Going Home" By Dolkar Tso ��

22/7/10 00:48:10, SFT UK at the UKs Biggest Student Festival! ��

20/7/10 06:36:00, High Peaks Pure Earth Summer 2010 Reading List ��

18/7/10 19:46:51, Dramatic Photos: Tibetans Detained After Anti-Mining Protest in Shigatse ��

16/7/10 15:38:33, FOOTBALL, ROBBEN ISLAND & THE RELATIVISM OF POLITICAL CRUELTY ��

15/7/10 06:26:00, "I Am Tibetan" Series: Poem by Mu Di ��

13/7/10 23:00:16, The Tongue of Our Mothers ��

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29/7/10 18:59:05, Report Details Tibet Crackdown ��

29/7/10 18:59:05, Dalai Lama Tweets to China ��

29/7/10 18:59:05, Lawyersâ Licenses Withheld ��

29/7/10 18:59:05, Brother Gets 5 Years ��

29/7/10 18:59:05, Tibetan Activist on Trial ��

29/7/10 18:59:05, Tibetans Held After Protest ��

29/7/10 18:59:05, Sisters Visit Jailed Monk ��

29/7/10 18:59:05, Police Raid Quran Group ��

29/7/10 18:59:05, Translations Reveal Tibetan Woman Mystic ��

29/7/10 18:59:05, Quake Critic Arrested ��

29/7/10 18:59:05, Tibetans Protest Over Land ��

29/7/10 18:59:05, Surveillance in Lhasa Hotels ��

29/7/10 18:59:05, Chinese Quiz Dalai Lama ��

29/7/10 18:59:05, Crackdown on Tibetan Ringtones ��

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29/7/10 14:20:50, UN 'Concerned' Over Nepal's Forcible Repatriation of Tibetan Refugees ��

Dharamshala: The United Nations has expressed deep concern over the Nepalese government's move to forcibly deporting three Tibetan refugees to Chinese border police in early June this year.

“It is a very serious issue and we are extremely concerned," Nini Gurung, spokeswoman for the UN refugee agency in Kathmandu, was quoted as saying by AFP.

The UN refugee agency said it had written to the Nepalese government about the incident in early June.

Two of the refugees, a Buddhist monk and a young woman, are serving jail sentence in Tibet after they were detained in western Nepal and handed over to Chinese security forces in Tibet, according to International Campaign for Tibet (ICT).

Nepal is duty-bound under the “Gentlemen's Agreement” with the UNHCR (UN High Commissioner for Refugees) to ensure the safe transit of Tibetan refugees through its territory," said ICT president Mary Beth Markey.

"We urge the Nepal government and the UNHCR to work together to investigate this incident, including China's extra-territorial role, and to adopt remedies that prevent future occurrences of refoulement (forced return) from Nepal."

ICT published in June this year a detail report on the deteriorating situation for Tibetans – both those in transit and those residing in Nepal - due to increased Chinese pressure on the host government. (click here to read ICT's Dangerous Crossing: Conditions impacting the flight of Tibetan refugees 2009 Update)

The report made a set of recommendations to the UNHCR to urge the Nepal government to adhere to the principle of non-refoulement of Tibetan refugees by taking the adequate policy and administrative steps, which include written policy instruction to all the border immigration and police, and training of Nepalese police, security forces and immigration authorities in proper procedures (as per the Gentlemen's Agreement) and international human rights standards.

Tibetans who arrived in Nepal after the 1989 amnesty date and without proper documents face routine threat of detention and deportation, and the government uses heavy handed approach in dealing with peaceful demonstrations by Tibetans against China's repressive rule in Tibet, the report said.

The UN agency was called on to press the Nepal government on finding durable solutions for the long-staying Tibetan refugee population in Nepal, including issuance of Registration Certificates.

The report recommends the UNHCR to make every effort, in concert with supportive governments such as the US and EU, to preserve the Tibetan Refugee Reception Center in Kathmandu and its integrity as a secure place of temporary refuge and respite for Tibetans fleeing Tibet through Nepal and onward to India.

source tibet.net

29/7/10 14:19:29, A Tibetan appointed to the Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs ��

29/7/10 14:17:10, Major Speech by Congressman Wolf Mentions 'US policy on Tibet' ��

Frank Rudolph Wolf, Member of the US House of Representatives/Wikipedia photo

Dharamshala: US Congressman Frank Wolf, co-chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission and a long-time advocate of human rights around the world, delivered a major speech in the House of Representatives on Friday (23 July) urging the Obama Administration to "find its voice" on human rights.

In his statement, Mr Wolf informed the House about the current inadequate staffing levels at the office of the Special Coordinator for Tibetans. Approved as a part of its Tibet policy act of 2002, Congress had approved that the office 'consist three professional full-time staff members and additional support staff, as needed, in addition to the special coordinator, he said.

Mr Wolf also brought to the notice of the House about the delay in submission of the “congressionally mandated Report on Tibet Negotiations” to Congress as on 31 March every year.

He called on the Obama administration to place more priority on the issue of Tibet.

Mr Wolf presented a comprehensive assessment of the US government's role in promoting and protecting the basic human rights and religious freedom in countries such as Sudan, China, Vietnam, North Korea, Iraq, Egypt and Morocco. He specifically highlighted the struggles of different faith communities, including Uighur Muslims, Tibetan Buddhists, Ahmadi Muslims, Coptic Christians and Baha'is.

He called on Congress to "stand in the gap" when the administration fails to advocate for those around the world whose voices have been silenced.

Wolf acknowledged that there are multiple dimensions to America's bilateral relations with countries around the globe, but said if the United States of America cannot be relied upon to speak out on behalf of the vulnerable and oppressed, then it is indeed a dark day for millions around the world yearning to breathe the sweet air of freedom.

"America must stand up for the ideals upon which our own experiment in self-governance was founded. America must strike out against injustice, whatever form it takes. America must believe that even the mightiest walls of oppression can tumble and work toward that end,” he added.

source tibet.net

27/7/10 07:38:00, Monk commits suicide as Chinese govt intensifies patriotic education in Tibet ��

Dharamshala: A 70-year-old monk named Ngawang Gyatso committed suicide due to intolerable depression caused by the Chinese government's draconian measures to oppress Tibetan monks and forcing them to denounce His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Ronpo monastery in Tibet's Nagchu region on 20 July, according to reliable information received by the Central Tibetan Administration.

The events leading to the monk's suicide started with the stepping up of patriotic education campaign and the subsequent arrest of Rongpo monastery's Lama Dawa Rinpoche, a monk official named Dhungphuk Ngawang Thokmey and Tashi Dhondup in Lhasa under the suspicion of contacting the outside world concerning the reincarnation of Rongpo Choje. They were later released from the custody.

Later, 35-year-old Ngawang Thokmey was arrested for keeping photos of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in his room and he has been sentenced to two years in prison.

Moreover, monks were forced to oppose His Holiness the Dalai Lama and counter Rongpo monastery's Lama Dawa as a coterie of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. As the patriotic education campaign intensified, the monastery's head discipline officer Tashi Tensang and a monk named Jampa became mentally ill, which compelled the former was forced to leave the monastery.

These measures of repression became the last straw for the Ngawang Gyatso. He has left a suicide note after killing himself out of sheer desperation. After confiscating the note, the Chinese authorities have told other monks that he died due to illness and threatened them not to reveal the suicide incident to outside.

Earlier on 17 July, a group of 17 monks led by a senior monk named Ngawang Losang put forward reasons not to denounce His Holiness the Dalai Lama and to keep contact between the monastery and Lama Dawa. However, they were compelled to leave the monastery as their demands were rejected by the authorities. They have received strict orders to report once a week at the local government office and not to leave the place for two years.

During a session on denouncing His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the monastery on 21 July, a monk named Khenrab Norbu said it is worthless to live in the monastery if there is ban on keeping contact between the monastery and Lama Dawa. He was later arrested after he left the meeting throwing away the keys, saying it is better if the authorities keep the keys of the monastery. He is still in police custody.

Another monk named Ngawang Norbu was also taken into remand for allegedly pushing an official during the meeting.

The repressive measures imposed by the Chinese government at Rongpo monastery have led to arbitrary arrests of monks, denigration of venerable teachers against the monks' wishes and suicide of a senior monk.

source tibet.net

26/7/10 13:53:33, His Holiness the Dalai Lama Consecrates Matreya Statue at Disket Monastery ��

His Holiness the Dalai Lama opening the name plate of the newly installed statue of Gyalwa Jampa at
Disket Monastery in Ladakh's Nubra valley, on 25 July 2010/Photos by Tibetonline TV

Nubra, Ladakh: His Holiness the Dalai Lama blessed a newly installed Matreya statue during a ceremony at Ladakh's oldest and largest Disket Monastery (Dekyi Gonpa in Tibetan) on Sunday. (Watch)

Dressed in their best traditional costumes, a large number of local people attended the ceremony during which many important dignitaries including His Eminence the 102nd Gaden Tripa, J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Thiksey Rinpoche were present.

The 100 feet high statue of Matreya (Gyalwa Jampa) was build at a cost of around Rs 2 crores with the collaboration of Disket Kunrog Tsogpa and Disket Jamgon Sarsheng Nyamrog Thundel Tsogpa.

While laying the foundation stone in 2007 His Holiness the Dalai Lama had said he has started the construction work and would give the final touch by blessing the statue on its completion.

100 feet high statue of Gyalwa Jampa at Disket monastery, which was blessed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama

According to Thiksey Rinpoche, the Matreya statue was installed to help spread the teachings of Buddha in general, and for the long life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and to ward off epidemics and calamities. It was also aimed to sustain peace in Nubra valley which is located on the borders of China and Pakistan, he added.

In his address, His Holiness the Dalai Lama praised the efforts made in the successful installation of the Matreya statue.

His Holiness underlined that one should have the motivation of love in the heart on hearing the name of Matreya.

His Holiness expressed his appreciation for the progress made in health, education and keeping spiritual vows and disciplines in monastic learning centres due to the efforts of many concerned officials in Ladakh.

Speaking of crucial environmental issue, His Holiness said each and every individual of the community should have awareness about the problems of global warming, which he said is related to happiness and well-being of the whole world.

His Holiness said his friend, named Huguna, has given him the responsibility to speak about environment preservation wherever he visits a Himalayan region.

Appealing to the local people to take responsibility in protecting the environment, His Holiness said people living in the Himalayan region should focus on tree plantation, which he said would add to the landscapes' greenery and bring peace and happiness of mind in the day to day life.

Chief Minister Abdullah said the blessing of the Matreya statue would bring peace and happiness not only to Nubra valley but also to the whole world including India and the entire India Jammu & Kashmir state.

It is very fortunate that members of four generations from my family have received the opportunity to meet His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Mr Abdullah said.

--Report filed by Jigme Tsering and Namgyal Tsewang of Tibetonline TV

More pictures of the event:

From left: J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, H E the Gaden Tripa and
Thiksey Rinpoche during the consecration ceremony

Local dance troupes present cultural performances during the ceremony

Venerable Thiksey Rinpoche greets His Holiness the Dalai Lama on his arrival at Disket monastery
on Sunday, 25 July 2010

source tibet.net

26/7/10 03:25:22, His Holiness the Dalai Lama Visits Historic Yarma Gonbo Monastery ��

His Holiness the Dalai Lama being welcomed by Chogon Rinpoche and Abbot of Yarma Gonbo Monastery in
Nubra valley, Ladakh, on 23 July 2010/Photos by Tibetonline TV

Nubra, Ladakh: With the arrival of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the remote Buddhist hamlet at Yarma Gonbo Monastery located about 65 km from Samtenling Monastery in Ladakh's Nubra Valley on last Friday, the long-held wishes of the people living in the region to meet their spiritual leader were finally fulfilled.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama inaugurated and consecrated a Phodrang (palace of His Holiness) newly built by the residents.

Over 7,000 Buddhist devotees received the oral transmission of The Diamond Sutra (dorje chotpa) from His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the monastery.

This is His Holiness the Dalai Lama's first-ever visit to Yarma Gonbo Monastery, which is considered one the most important religious and historical artifacts of Ladakh. The monastery was build by spiritual sons of Gyalwa Gotsangpa to provide shelter to visiting pilgrims and conduct daily religious rituals.

Gotsangpa, one of the most important yogi in Drukpa lineage of Ladakh, formally charted the route for circumambulation of Mount Kailash for the later pilgrims. He meditated in various places, performed many miracles and left his foot-print, hand-print and also the imprint of his forehead in the rocks of caves where he had meditated.

Before his arrival at Yarma Gonbo Monastery, His Holiness the Dalai Lama expressed his happiness and gratitude to devotees at Samtenling Monastery during a farewell ceremony attended by hundreds of people from monastic and lay community.

I am very happy and much satisfied to meet with local people for teachings during my three day stay here, His Holiness said in his address. Similarly, both the monastic and lay communities have done a commendable work in initiating and taking interest in the study and debate on Buddhist teachings, he added. His Holiness said since sky is not the limit local people should continue their with religious study and practice.

--Report filed by Jigme Tsering and Namgyal Tsewang of Tibetonline TV

More pictures:

His Holiness inaugurates newly built phodrang at Yarma Gonbo Monatery

A procession of monks welcome His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Yarma Gonbo Monastery

Over 7,000 devotees listen to His Holiness the Dalai Lama on The Diamond Sutra teaching at
Yarma Gonbo Monastery

Over 7,000 devotees listen to His Holiness the Dalai Lama on The Diamond Sutra teaching at
Yarma Gonbo Monastery

His Holiness presents ceremonial scarf to His Eminence the Gaden Tripa before his departing
Samtenling Monastery for Yarma Gonbo Monastery

His Holiness the Dalai Lama pose for group photo with the monks of Samtenling Monastery on the
concluding day of his three-day stay at the monastery

His Holiness the Dalai Lama pose for group photo with the volunteers at Samtenling Monastery on the
concluding day of his three-day stay at the monastery

source tibet.net

23/7/10 17:05:49, "Going Home" By Dolkar Tso ��

22/7/10 08:52:57, Kalon Tripa Visits Tibetan Settlements in Shimla, Dhonlanji and Mandi ��

22/7/10 08:50:55, Families still searching for their relatives arrested in 2008 Tibet protest ��

20-year-old Kunga shot dead by Chinese security forces on 24 March 2008 in Karze in Tibet's Kham Province

Dharamshala: The Central Tibetan Administration received reports of the events that followed the peaceful protest led by monks of Sera monastery near Tibet's capital Lhasa on 11 March 2008 and the subsequent brutal clampdown by the Chinese government.

When a group of Tibetan monks led a peaceful demonstration in Lhasa on 10 March, the monks of Sera monastery joined them despite repressive measures imposed by monastic committee and special armed police. As a mark of solidarity, the residents of Tibetan community located near the monastery also joined the protest on hearing reports of severe beating of the monks by the police.

Twenty-year-old Gyaltsen and a group of Tibetan youths were arrested and tortured by police on 11 March 2008.

Now after more than two years, their whereabouts still remain unknown.

The family members could not find Gyaltsen, a native of Phusum town in Nyemo County, who was working as a tailor in Lhasa when he was arrested for taking part in the protest.

Similarly, on 11 March 2008 many more Tibetans were beaten and arrested during a raid conducted by a large contingent of public security bureau, special armed police in over 100 homes under the pretext of their role in 10 March protest. Some of the Tibetans were severely beaten during the time of their arrest. One of them was later released, but the fate of others remain unknown despite search efforts by their family members.

The names of those arrested are: Tenzin, Tasang, Khyikyag, Wangdue, Phurbu, Namsey, Migmar, Pema; Kelsang, Tenzin, Dawa Tsering, Lhagwang Wangdue, Pasang, Khando, Norbu, Pasang Tsering, Pasang, Dorjee Tsering, Namgang, Nyima Tsering, Tashi Dorjee, Phurbu Ngodup, Lhakpa, Penpa, Dachoe, Phurbu and Tsering Lasang.

Meanwhile, a photo of late 20-year-old Kunga with gun-shot wounds made its way to the outside, which substantiates the human rights abuse and repression prevailing in Tibet.

Kunga was a monk of Chogri monastery located in Drakgo County in Karze. He was shot dead by Chinese security forces when he along with fellow monks were helping Tibetans wounded during a peaceful protest in Drakgo county on 24 March 2008.

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