Dharamshala — “The unity of the three traditional provinces of Tibet is a symbol of Tibetan strength and resilience against the atrocities of China. Tibetan unity is crucial to the success of the Tibetan movement, and sends a strong message to China that Tibetans will not be bogged down by China’s attempts to divide the community,” said Tibetan President Dr Lobsang Sangay on October 9 at the 50th anniversary of the Dharamshala Tibetan settlement.

Dharamshala — "We should embrace our commonality, not our differences,” said Sikyong Dr Lobsang Sangay, President of the Central Tibetan Administration on October 12, in a meeting with Tibetans of mixed heritage.

Dharamshala — “China tried to eliminate Tibet’s cultural identity through brainwashing, bribes and even force. But it failed. Chinese leaders never expected Tibet issue to remain alive even after 50 years. But it is alive and growing stronger,” said His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Five-Fifty Forum.

Dharamshala — The Tibetan Nuns Project marked its 30th anniversary on October 2nd, in a ceremony attended by the President at Dolma ling Nunnery.

Dharamshala, India — Speaking about Sino-India relations vis-à-vis Tibet, through research and internal discussion, it is necessary to "strengthen the relationship with India" and to "ponder on how to communicate with China," Gyalo Thondup, elder brother of His Holiness the Dalai Lama told the Kashag, during a meeting with President Dr Lobsang Sangay.

Dharamshala — On the 30th anniversary of the 1987 Tibetan Uprising, a new report from Tibet Watch publishes never-before-seen images from the protests which kick-started the international Tibet movement.