Washington DC [US], June 12 (ANI): The International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) has strongly criticised Chinese authorities after newly released images showed kindergarten children in Tibet participating in military-style activities.

The photographs, published by the Chinese Communist Party’s United Front Work Department, depict young Tibetan children dressed in camouflage uniforms, marching beneath the Chinese flag, and taking part in mock combat drills while carrying imitation rifles.

The images were taken in Tsona, a town in southern Tibet located close to India, and were featured in a report released on May 26, 2026. According to Chinese state media, the activities were organised as “national defence and ethnic unity" educational programs designed to cultivate patriotism and awareness of border security among young children.

ICT condemned the initiative, describing the scenes as deeply disturbing and inappropriate for children of kindergarten age. The organisati...