Dharamshala — A Tibetan monk has been bedridden for two years, unable to stand or speak, and is being fed through a feeding tube, after suffering torture and abuse at the hands of Chinese authorities while in Chinese detention. He had been arrested by the authorities for opposing China’s construction of the Kamtok (Gangtuo) hydroelectric dam, which threatened to destroy centuries-old monasteries in Gege County, Kham, in eastern Tibet.

Dharamshala — Chinese authorities expelled Tibetan monks and nuns from the Larung Gar, in Sertar County, eastern Tibet, following a large-scale operation to demolish their living quarters that began on July 13, 2026. Furthermore, the authorities are imposing severe restrictions on the freedom of movement of monks and nuns, as well as on pilgrims and tourists to visit to the monastery. The demolitions took place following the implementation of China’s new law, so-called the “Law on Ethnic Unity and Progress.”

Dharamshala — The Chinese authorities have demolished thousands of residences of Tibetan monks and nuns in Larung Gar, the world’s largest Tibetan Buddhist institute, since 2001. The latest wave of demolitions began in mid-July and is set to destroy 1,060 dwellings of monks and nuns. These demolitions took place following the implementation of China’s new law, so-called the “Law on Ethnic Unity and Progress,” which came into effect on July 1, 2026.

New York — Hundreds of Tibetans, particular Tibetan youth (Gen Z) gathered outside of UN Headquarters in New York on Thursday and protested against Chinese government's ongoing occupation of Tibet, it's repressive policies and genocidal policies, paid tribute to the Tibetan martyr Lobga Rangzen, and given powerful speeches by over 10 Tibetan youth and pledged to continue their struggle for a free and independent Tibet and bring His Holiness the Dalai Lama back to Tibet.

Dharamshala — Over 500 Tibetans from various places in North India gathered in Chandigarh, to protest and denounce China's Genocide law (Ethnic Unity Law), implementing in Tibet, which aims to eliminate Tibetan identity, culture, language, and religion. They further paid tribute to 171 Tibetan martyrs, who sacrificed their lives for a free Tibet, including Pawo Lobga Rangzen and urged United Nations to break its silence on Tibet and hold Beijing accountable for ongoing cultural genocide in Tibet.

Dharamshala — The Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile condemned China’s so-called “Law on Ethnic Unity and Progress” and stated: “Lasting peace cannot be achieved through forced assimilation. Lasting unity cannot be built by erasing identity. ” It further urged the international community to closely monitor this law, express concerns about it, and pressure China to engage in peaceful dialogue to resolve the Sino-Tibetan issue, adding: “Tibet’s future must be built through dialogue, not assimilation; through justice, not coercion.”

Dharamshala — US Senators Jeff Merkley and Jim Risch introduce the Assuring the Future of Tibet Act (AFTA) in Senate, on Wednesday. The AFTA would recognise the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) as the legitimate representative of the Tibetan people, Support the Tibetan people’s right to self-determination, Affirm that resolving the Tibet-China dispute is a U.S. strategic interest and urge the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to address Tibetan aspirations for their distinct identity; Name the Gaden Phodrang Trust the sole authority to recognise Dalai Lamas, ensuring U.S. support endures beyond the 14th Dalai Lama.

Dharamshala — Senator Lindsey Graham’s enduring commitment to Tibet, Tibetan identity, religious freedom, and international justice.

Dharamshala — Australian Senator Derryn Hinch will be remembered not only as one of Australia's most fearless investigative journalists and broadcasters, but also as a parliamentarian who demonstrated the courage to speak publicly on behalf of oppressed peoples.