Dharamshala — The Central Election Commission of the Central Tibetan Administration held a press conference on December 23, 2025, and announced that a total of 91,042 voters have registered for the 2026 election of the Sikyong and the 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile. This includes 56,749 registrations from India, Nepal and Bhutan, and 34,293 registrations from abroad. The primary election will be held on February 1, 2026 and the final elections on April 26, 2026, worldwide.

Dharamshala — Tibetans and supporters around the world commemorate Human Rights Day and protest vigorously against the Chinese government for its abuses and repression of Tibetans. Protest rallies took place outside embassies, consulates and United Nations offices in Geneva (Switzerland), Berlin (Germany), Barcelona (Spain), London (England), several cities in the United States, including San Francisco and New York, Toronto (Canada) and other cities and countries.

Dharamshala — The Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC) held a press conference in Dharamsala on Friday regarding the recent statement by Chinese government-appointed Gyaltsen Norbu on the reincarnation of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. It strongly rejected both the Chinese government-installed Gyaltsen Norbu and his politically motivated statements. TYC states, “We reiterate that the future reincarnation of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama lies exclusively under the authority of the Gaden Phodrang Trust, as clearly affirmed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama on July 2, 2025.

New Delhi — Representatives of Tibetan NGOs met with over 30 Indian MPs from 16 different states and eight different political parties over the course of a week. They urged the MPs to recognise and reaffirm that Tibet was historically an independent nation prior to the forced invasion and occupation of Tibet by the People's Republic of China (PRC) since 1950, and to affirm the Indo-Tibetan border. The MPs expressed their deep concern over China's border incursions and their sincere sympathy regarding the issue of Tibetan boarding schools, recognising the serious threat they pose to the preservation of Tibetan identity.

Dharamshala — Central Tibetan Administration commemorated 36th anniversary of conferment of the Nobel Peace Prize on His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Human Rights Day in Dharamshala. The Tibetan Parliament-in-exile (TPiE) states, 'With regard to the situation in Tibet, the Chinese government not only denies all political, religious, linguistic and other freedoms and rights, but basic freedoms, including freedom of movement in all its aspects, remain problematic and are constantly violated. The Chinese government also forcibly blockade truthful  investigation into the real situation in the region, while spreading distorted and unfounded information.'

Dharamshala — Central Tibetan Administration commemorated 36th anniversary of conferment of the Nobel Peace Prize on His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Human Rights Day in Dharamshala. Delegation from Chile stated: "We reject China's illegitimate claims regarding the recognition of the next Dalai Lama. We denounce China's occupation of Tibet and its serious human rights violations, including the destruction of monasteries, forced displacement, restrictions on freedoms, and the forced assimilation of nearly one million Tibetan children. We urge the international community to take action to protect Tibetan culture and identity."

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