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Freed Tibetan monk remains under strict surveillance after early release

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Feb. 16: Trinley Gyatso, a Tibetan monk from Kirti Monastery in Ngaba (Ch: Aba), northeastern Tibet, remains under stringent state surveillance despite his early release from prison, according to a report by the Washington-based advocacy group...

China expands Tibetan-language state broadcasting as RSF warns of deepening information void in Tibet

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Feb. 16: As Beijing intensifies its Sinicization drive in Tibet, its state-run propaganda apparatus has significantly expanded its Tibetan-language broadcast network, even as independent and foreign media access to the region continues to shrink. Marking World...

Rights groups urge pressure on Beijing to free Chinese student who called for Tibet dialogue

(TibetanReview.net, Feb15’26) – Fearing that she faced a jail sentence of up to 15 years for allegedly inciting separatism” and “endangering national security”,  a partnership of two international human rights groups has on Feb 12 issued an urgent appeal,...

Did India’s recognition of Tibet as part of it legitimise China’s claim over Indian territories?

(TibetanReview.net, Feb15’26) – China raised border disputes, laying claim to large swathes of Indian territory, the moment New Delhi formally recognized Tibet as part of that country in 1954, according to India’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan,...

Sikkim Mandates Strict 15-Day Meat Ban During Losar

The Sikkim government has mandated a strict 15-day ban on animal slaughter and meat sales to honor the sacred Losar festival and preserve cultural heritage.

Beijing escalates hostility towards Dalai Lama

China’s Tibet policy has hardened into a doctrine of hostility, one that treats the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan diaspora not as spiritual or cultural actors but as… The post Beijing escalates hostility towards Dalai Lama appeared first on...

Rahul revives memories of Nehru’s blunders in Aksai Chin

An account of how Nehru frittered away 38,000 sq km area of Aksai Chin to China during 1951-59. The post Rahul revives memories of Nehru’s blunders in Aksai Chin appeared first on The Sunday Guardian.

China expanding radio, TV propaganda services across Tibet as Sinicization drive intensifies

(TibetanReview.net, Feb14’26) – As China’s Sinicization drive in Tibet intensifies, its propaganda broadcast service network has been expanded, seeing many new broadcast services and reception facilities being introduced there recently even as the crackdown on independent broadcast services continues,...

China urges its ‘Panchen Lama’ to reinforce Sinicization drive in Tibetan New Year greeting

(TibetanReview.net, Feb14’26) – China has on Feb 12 acknowledged the achievements made by Gyaincain Norbu in his role as the Chinese government’s replacement for the 11th Panchen Lama of Tibet, but called on him to further reinforce his Sinicization...

Border dispute arose after India recognised Tibet as part of China: CDS Anil Chauhan

Dehradun: Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan said the border dispute with China followed India's recognition of Tibet as part of the that country in 1954 with the signing of Panchsheel Agreement.The chief of defence staff (CDS) was...

Tibetan Democracy in Exile at a Defining Moment: Mandate, Responsibility, and Renewal

Tsering Passang | Tibet Post International On 1 February 2026, I cast my vote in London to elect the Sikyong and Chithues of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), our government-in-exile based in India. It was a simple act on...

China accused of extending abuse as Tibetan Activist A-Nya Sengdra leaves prison gravely

Tibetan environmental campaigner and anti-corruption whistle-blower A-Nya Sengdra has been released from a Sichuan prison in fragile health, but fresh reports indicate that Chinese authorities continue to keep him under tight surveillance and restrict his access to medical care....

Tibetan Monk Released Early but Faces Strict Home Detention

Chinese authorities released Tibetan monk Trinley Gyatso early from his five-year prison sentence, but he remains under strict surveillance at home.

Penpa Tsering to continue as leader of Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile: Poll results confirm

The Election Commission of the Central Tibetan Administration announced the preliminary election for the Sikyong and members of the 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile on Friday.

Administrative Assistant & Office Manager

Position Overview The International Campaign for Tibet (ICT), a non-partisan, public interest group dedicated to promoting human rights and democratic freedoms for the people of Tibet, is seeking an organized, mission-driven Administrative Assistant & Office Manager to support daily...

CTA preliminary election results demonstrate Tibetan commitment to democracy

February 13, 2026 The International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) congratulates the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) and its Central Election Commission (CEC) on successful completion of the first stage of its global elections on February 1, 2026, in a democratic,...

Sikyong Penpa Tsering declared re-elected on basis of preliminary poll vote count

(TibetanReview.net, Feb13’26) – The Election Commission of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) on Feb 13 declared elected Mr Penpa Tsering as the Sikyong of the CTA on the basis of his margin of victory in the preliminary poll. The...

President Penpa Tsering re-elected with decisive mandate, secures over 61% in preliminary poll

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Feb. 13: The Election Commission of the Central Tibetan Administration on Friday formally declared incumbent President Penpa Tsering re-elected for the top office of the exile Tibetan polity securing a second term in office, with a...

Conspiracy theories only flourish with more Epstein evidence

The release of an enormous cache of files about the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein might have been expected to quell conspiracy theories about his crimes and the government’s knowledge of them. Instead, it is spawning a generation of...

Sikyong Penpa Tsering Wins Second Term in First Round: Secures Outright Victory with 61.025% of Votes

By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA, 13 Feb: The incumbent Sikyong (President) of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), Penpa Tsering, secured a second consecutive term by winning the preliminary round of the 2026 Tibetan general election with over 60% of the...

Tibetan Independence Day Marked with Currency-Themed Ceremony in Dharamsala

By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA, 13 Feb: The Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC) and Students for a Free Tibet (SFT) today jointly commemorated the 113th anniversary of the Proclamation of Tibet’s Independence by the Great 13th Dalai Lama today at the...

Penpa Tsering Secures Re-Election as Sikyong After Decisive Preliminary Vote

Incumbent Sikyong Penpa Tsering wins re-election as the Tibetan political leader, securing over 61% of preliminary votes to bypass a final runoff vote.

Election Commission Declares Result of Preliminary Election of Sikyong and Members of the 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile

Dharamshala: The Election Commission of the Central Tibetan Administration held a press conference this afternoon, 13 February 2026, to announce the results of the preliminary election for the Sikyong and members of the 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile. In accordance with...

Popular Tibetan Anti-Corruption Activist Released in Deteriorating Health After More Than Seven Years in Prison

Before prison and after release picture of A-nya Sengdra The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy has learned about the release of popular Tibetan anti-corruption activist and community leader A-nya Sengdra on 7 February after serving more than...