Tibet Times
Choosing Leaders for a Narrowing Window: A Call to the Tibetan Electorate
For nearly seven decades since coming into exile in 1959, the Tibetan freedom movement has endured through moral clarity, resilience, and an unshakeable commitment to nonviolence. These values remain our compass. They earned global recognition most notably in 1989,...
Landslide Damages National Highway in Bathang County, Tibet
Reported By Kelsang Jinpa Translated By TenGyal Edited by Pema Tso Bathang County in Tibet is facing serious challenges from landslides and highway damage, which are linked to the Chinese government’s continued construction of water dam and hydropower projects...
Tsering Tso Sentenced to One Year Imprisonment
Reported by Pema Tso Translated By TenGyal The Trikha County (Guide County) People’s Court in Tibet has sentenced Tsering Tso to one year’s imprisonment despite her innocence. Although she has challenged the verdict by filing an appeal with the...
With Deep Respect: A Devotee’s Letter Concerning the Comfort and Health of His Holiness
To the Relevant Responsible Institutions of the Ganden Phodrangand to the Staff Serving Closely Around His Holiness: With palms joined, I respectfully offer this letter. I write as an ordinary Tibetan devotee. At the same time, this letter represents...
Mass Arrests In Zachuka, Tibet: Around 80 Detained After Protests Against Mining
Chinese authorities have arrested around 80 local Tibetans from Kashi Township (Gaxi Township), in Zachuka, Tibet. Among those detained, some sustained injuries after being subjected to beatings, while others were forced to sign affidavit agreements stating that the main...
Tsering Tso Placed Under House Arrest
Tsering Tso, a female Tibetan tour guide, has been placed under house arrest by the Chinese authorities.
Prominent Tibetan Lama Chogtrul Dorje Ten Arrested By Chinese Authorities
Reported By Jampa Tsering Edited By Tenzin Phurbu Translated By TenGyal His Eminence Chogtrul Dorje Ten, head of the Minthang Woesel Thekchog Choekhor Ling Monastery in Chikdril (Jigzhi) County, Golog Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in the Tibetan area of Tsognon...
Tashi Thondup Detained For More than Six Hours at Shanghai Airport Before Being Deported
Reported by Kelsang Jinpa Edited by Pema Tso Translated by TenGyal Tashi Thondup, who hails from Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh,India was stopped by authorities at Shanghai airport, on the allegation that “his face did not look like an Indian.”...
Kaydor la Has Stumbled From His Very First Step
It goes without saying that it was a commendable act when Kaydor la announced on November 17, 2025, that he is going to run for Sikyong in the upcoming election cycle. However, when he stated his reason for running,...
Chinese Authorities Burn Religious Prayer Flags Under Pretext of Fire Hazard Concerns
Reported By Palden Edited by Pema Tso Translated By TenGyal The Chinese government’s environmental and fire safety departments, citing fire hazards during the dry winter season, have burned large numbers of Mani prayer flags and other religious items on...











