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TYC 55th Working Committee Meeting

The 55th Annual Working Committee Meeting (WCM) of the Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC) was successfully held in Paonta Sahib from 29 June to 4 July, with the participation of representatives from more than 30 Regional Chapters. The meeting commenced...

'For Tibet': Tibetan Exile's Last Message As He Set Self On Fire Outside UN Office

The self-immolation comes at a symbolically charged time for the exile community, with preparations underway for the Dalai Lama's upcoming 91st birthday celebrations.

Candlelight vigils held in Dharamshala, Ladakh after Tibetan activist dies following self-immolation outside UN HQ

Members of the Tibetan exile community held a candlelight vigil in Dharamshala on Friday to mourn Tibetan activist Loga Rangzen, who died after self-immolating outside the United Nations Headquarters in New York City on July 2 in an apparent...

In honor of Pawo Lobga Rangzen: Take the Tibet Pledge

SFT is calling upon every Tibetan and every friend of Tibet to make a pledge for the Tibetan cause. Write it down, share it, and honor it every single day until Tibet’s independence is restored. On Thursday, July 2,...

Tibetan self-immolates before UN Headquarters as China unleashed its draconian ethnic assimilation law

(TibetanReview.net, Jul03’26) – Lobsang Palden, known by his activist name of Lobga Rangzen, has succumbed to his injuries a little over an hour after he staged a self-immolation protest in front of the UN Headquarters in New York city...

ICT mourns passing of Tibet activist Lobga Rangzen following first Tibetan self-immolation on US soil, calls for action on Tibet

July 3, 2026 Tibetan activist Lobsang Palden, widely known as Lobga Rangzen, died after self-immolating outside the United Nations Headquarters in New York on Thursday, July 2 evening, a day after China’s new so-called Ethnic Unity and Progress Law...

Tibetans mourn, hold vigils to honour martyr Lobga Rangzen

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, July 3: Tibetans across exile communities on Friday mourned the death of veteran independence activist Lobga Rangzen, holding candlelight vigils and prayer services to honour his sacrifice after he succumbed to burn injuries sustained during a...

China Out of Tibet? Activist's Fatal UN Protest Sparks Global Outcry Over Beijing's New Law | News18

A Tibetan activist died after a self-immolation protest outside the United Nations headquarters in New York, drawing international attention to China's newly implemented Ethnic Unity Law. Activists say the protest was aimed at highlighting Beijing's policies in Tibet and...

Tibetan Dies After Self-Immolation Outside UN In New York

NEW YORK, NY- Tibetan activist Lobga Rangzen died after self-immolating outside the United Nations headquarters in New York. The incident occurred on the evening of July 2, a day after China’s “Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress Law” came into force....

Germany, UK slam China’s ethnic unity law as tool for global intimidation

Germany and the United Kingdom have intensified criticism of China's newly enforced Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress, describing it as a measure that could deepen the assimilation of ethnic minorities while expanding Beijing's ability to target critics...

CTA President Issues Statement After Lobga Rangzen’s Martyrdom

Sikyong Penpa Tsering honored Lobga Rangzen’s devotion after his self-immolation outside the UN, while urging Tibetans to cherish life and continue the long-term struggle for Tibet.

CTA Holds Prayer Service for Lobga Rangzen’s Martyrdom

CTA held a prayer service in Dharamshala for Lobga Rangzen, while urging Tibetans to preserve life and refrain from self-immolation.

ICT statement on self-immolation of Tibetan activist Lobga Rangzen

July 3, 2026 We are deeply saddened by the passing of Lobga, also known as Lobga Rangzen, following his self-immolation at the UN headquarters in New York on Thursday evening. The post ICT statement on self-immolation of Tibetan activist...

'China Out Of Tibet': Activist’s Fatal Protest Outside UN Sparks Global Outcry Over Beijing’s New Ethnic Law | Exclusive Details

Critics say the law provides a direct mechanism for China to monitor, intimidate, and target the Tibetan diaspora and human rights advocates worldwide

Tibetan Activist Loses Life After Self-Immolation Outside UN

Tibetan activist Lobsang Palden, known as Lobga Rangzen, died after self-immolation outside the UN in New York, Tibet Express reported.

Evening news wrap: RSS demands strict action over Ram Temple donation scam; Centre summons Meta over Instagram ads promoting child abuse material & mo...

The RSS has demanded strict action regarding alleged embezzlement of Ram Temple donations in Ayodhya, welcoming the SIT probe. India maintains the Indus Waters Treaty remains suspended due to Pakistan's alleged support for terrorism. The Centre has summoned Meta...

Central Tibetan Administration Holds Prayer Service in Honour of Tibetan Self-Immolator Lobsang Palden’s Martyrdom

Dharamshala: Tibetan activist Lobsang Palden, also called Lobga Rangzen, 52, died after self-immolating outside the United Nations Headquarters in New York on the evening of 2 July 2026 in what is being regarded as a final act of peaceful...

Official Statement by Sikyong Penpa Tsering on the Self-Immolation of Lobga Rangzen Outside UN Headquarters, New York

Dharamshala: In a written statement issued today, Sikyong Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration expressed deep sorrow over the self-immolation of a Tibetan activist, Lobga Rangzen (Lobsang Palden), in front of the UN Headquarters in New York City...

Fourth International Tibet Youth Forum Begins, Emphasising Youth, Identity, and Global Solidarity

Dharamshala: The fourth edition of the International Tibet Youth Forum commenced this morning in Dharamshala, bringing together 98 Tibetan youth representatives from 13 countries. Organised by the Department of Information and International Relations, Central Tibetan Administration, the three-day forum...

Your Daily Horoscope Today June 21, 2026 All Zodiac Signs

Aries ( Mar.21 – Apr.20): Horoscope Today Today, love will be a delightful thing for you. You would want to spend all your time with friends and family, not to forget your Lhasa Apso. This doesn’t go down well...

“Victory to Tibet, Victory to Tibetan Independence”: Tibetan Activist’s Final Video Message Before Self-Immolation Outside UN

By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA, 2 July: Veteran Tibetan activist Lobsang Palden, widely known as Lobga Rangzen and president of the Tibetan National Congress (TNC), died after self-immolating outside the United Nations headquarters in New York on 2 July. He...

URGENT PROTEST & CANDLELIGHT VIGIL

Outside the Chinese Embassy, London (49-51 Portland Place) Friday, 3rd July 2026 from 7pm – 9pm Join members of the Tibetan community and supporters for an urgent peaceful protest and candlelight vigil outside the Chinese Embassy in London to...

Lobga Rangzen (Lobsang Palden)

Name: Lobga Rangzen (Lobsang Palden) Age: 52 Status: Died

Australian MPs Condemn China’s Ethnic Unity Law, Urge Government to Put Tibetan Survival Before China Relations

Canberra: Several Australian MPs have raised strong concerns in Parliament during the recently concluded 48th Parliament sitting over China’s new “Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress” and Chinese government’s interference in the reincarnation issue of His Holiness the...

UN Headquarters Incident Latest News: Man Bearing Tibet Flag Dies After Setting Himself on Fire Outside UN Headquarters in NYC; Probe Underway

A 52 year old man, who carried a Tibetan flag with him, set himself on fire outside the United Nations headquarters in New York City and shortly after died. He was a peace activist protesting for Tibet's independence. The...