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Tibetan Activist A-nya Sengdra Released in Critical Health After Seven Years of Torture and Deliberate Medical Neglect in Chinese Prison
13 February 2026 Prominent Tibetan environmental defender and anti-corruption activist A-nya Sengdra has been released from Mianyang Prison in China after enduring more than seven years of unjust imprisonment for his courageous activism. The 55-year-old nomad and community leader...
Why Nehru recognised Tibet as a part of China — CDS Anil Chauhan explains
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan stated that Jawaharlal Nehru recognized Tibet as part of China to foster a strong relationship, recalling the Panchsheel agreement. He emphasized that India must reconsider its perspective on Himalayan boundaries, particularly in...
Central Tibetan Administration Condemns China’s Use of ‘Epstein Files’ to Tarnish His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s Reputation
Dharamshala: State-run and affiliated media outlets in the People’s Republic of China have recently intensified their recurring smear campaigns against His Holiness the Dalai Lama following references to Him in the “Epstein Files.” These allegations, aimed at spreading misinformation...
Dalai Lama Safely Returned After Two-Month Spiritual Tour
Dalai Lama has safely returned to Dharamshala following a busy two-month spiritual tour in Karnataka, where he met with nearly 16,000 devoted followers.
Businessman shot dead in Dehradun, second murder in city in 48 hours
A businessman was allegedly shot dead in Dehradun on Friday. The incident took place near Silver City Cinema, on Rajpur Road. This is the second murder in the city in the last 48 hours and the third in 11...
Feature Story: Will Norbulingka Institute’s legacy survive its crumbling administration?
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Feb. 12: For nearly three decades, the Norbulingka Institute in Dharamshala has stood as one of exile Tibet’s most enduring cultural beacons—a living sanctuary where the refined traditions of Tibetan art, once threatened by displacement, found...
His Holiness the Dalai Lama Safely Arrives in Dharamshala After a Two-Month Sojourn in Mundgod
Dharamshala: His Holiness the Dalai Lama safely arrived in Dharamshala this morning following a two-month sojourn at the Mundgod Deoguling Tibetan Settlement in Mundgod, Karnataka. On 9 February 2026, His Holiness departed from Hubli Airport and spent the subsequent...
TYC Commemorates the 113th Anniversary of Tibet’s Declaration of Independence in Taiwan and Dharamshala
On 13th February, 2026, The Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC), in collaboration with the Human Rights Network for Tibet and Taiwan (HRNTT), organized a series of commemorative events in Taipei City to mark the 113th Anniversary of Tibet’s Declaration of...
Statement by the Tibetan Youth Congress on the 113th Anniversary of Tibet’s Declaration of Independence
TIBETAN YOUTH CONGRESS STATEMENT 113th Anniversary of Tibet’s Declaration of Independence (13 February 1913) On the 113th anniversary of Tibet’s Declaration of Independence, the Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC) once again reaffirms that Tibet has always been an independent nation...
Tibetan monk released early from prison, remains under strict surveillance
February 12, 2026 Trinley Gyatso, a monk from Kirti Monastery in Ngaba (Ch: Aba), in northeastern Tibet, was released in November 2025 before the completion of his five-year sentence. However, the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) has learned from...
U.S. Appoints Riley M. Barnes as Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues
The United States has designated Riley M. Barnes, Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL), to concurrently serve as the United States Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues, according to a statement released by the United...
Chinese National Arrested in McLeod Ganj; Heightened Concerns Over Security Near Dalai Lama’s Residence
A 60-year-old Chinese national has been arrested by Himachal Pradesh Police in McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala, for allegedly residing in India without a valid visa, prompting heightened security scrutiny in the area that serves as the home of His Holiness...
Tibetan Environmental Defender A-Nya Sengdra suffers vision loss, kidney disease after release from prison
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Feb. 12: Well-known Tibetan environmental defender and anti-corruption whistle-blower A-Nya Sengdra, who was released from Mianyang Prison on February 7, is reportedly suffering from severe health complications, including vision loss, kidney disease, and high blood pressure,...
CTA condemns fake letter claiming Dalai Lama–Epstein meeting, calls it China-originated smear campaign
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Feb. 12: A fabricated letter falsely claiming that His Holiness the Dalai Lama met the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has been widely circulated on social media, prompting strong condemnation from the exile Tibetan government,...
Estonian parliament adopts motion condemning China’s coercive assimilation boarding school system in Tibet
(TibetanReview.net, Feb12’26) – The Estonian Parliament, the Riigikogu, has on Feb 11 adopted a statement condemning China for its coercive colonial style boarding school system for Tibetan children that is designed to Sinicize them. The Chinese Embassy in Tallinn...
Released Tibetan Activist Anyak Sengdra Suffers Severe Kidney and Eye Ailments
Released Tibetan activist Anyak Sengdra suffers from severe kidney and eye ailments. He remains under strict surveillance with no confirmed medical care.
13 February 1913: When Tibet Declared Its Independence
Revisiting Tibet’s Status Before Communist China’s 1950 Invasion Tsering Passang | 12 February 2026 Long before the People’s Republic of China (PRC) asserted control over Tibet, the Tibetan people exercised self-rule and formally affirmed their independence. On 13 February...
Released Tibetan Activist Anyak Sengdra Suffering from Kidney and Eyesight Ailments
Reported By Palden Edited By Pema Tso Translated By TenGyal On February 7th, the Chinese authorities released the Tibetan environmental activist Anyak Sengdra after the completion of his seven-year sentence. Although he is currently back in his hometown, Kyangche...
CTA Issues Alert Over Forged Document Using Dalai Lama’s Letterhead
The CTA warns against a forged document using the Dalai Lama’s letterhead to spread election misinformation. The fake content was traced to a Vancouver website.
Tibetan Environmental Activist Anyak Sengdra Released After Seven Years
Tibetan activist Anyak Sengdra released after seven years in prison. Known for exposing corruption, his health and freedom of movement remain unclear.
Tibetan Group Tours Swedish Schools to Expose Colonial Boarding System
V-TAG Sweden tours high schools to expose China's colonial boarding schools in Tibet, drawing parallels to Sámi history and marking the Year of Compassion.
Estonian Parliament Condemns China's Colonial Boarding Schools in Tibet
Estonia's Parliament passes a statement with 67 votes condemning China's colonial boarding schools in Tibet, demanding an end to forced assimilation policies.
Estonian Parliament Adopts “Statement in Defence of Tibetan Children” by Large Majority, Highlighting Plight in Chinese Colonial Boarding Schools in T...
Tallinn, 11 February 2026: The Estonian Parliament, Riigikogu, yesterday adopted a statement brought forward by the Tibet Support Group in Riigikogu, with 67 parliamentarians across the political spectrum voting in favour, with no opposing votes. Six members of the...
Anya Sengdra released: Environmental protection, anti-corruption and the price of activism in Tibet
February 11, 2026 Anya Sengdra, a prominent Tibetan environmental defender and anti-corruption whistleblower, was released from Mianyang Prison on February 7, 2026. Sengdra’s seven-year sentence ended last year but Chinese authorities arbitrarily extended it by a year before suddenly...
China stops short of supporting India for UNSC veto power seat
(TibetanReview.net, Feb11’26) – China has said Feb 10 that it “understands and respects” India’s aspirations for permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), but stopped short of the all-important commitment to support it. Nevertheless, livemint.com Feb 11...



























