Dharamshala — The Tibetan film “Four Rivers, Six Ranges” has won international award for the best soundtrack award recently and Mayor of Columbia Heights, proclaim May 3, 2025, as "4 Rivers 6 Ranges Day: A Tribute to Tibetan Defiance and Dignity" in recognition of the Tibetan people's ongoing struggle for freedom, justice, and cultural preservation.
Leader of Tibet congratulates Anthony Albanese on his re-election as PM of Australia
Dharamshala —His Holiness the Dalai Lama has congratulated Anthony Albanese, on his re-election as Prime Minister of Australia. His Holiness said, "I take this opportunity to express my deep gratitude to the Australian government and its people for their interest in and support for the Tibetan people’s freedom and dignity."
MEPs call for independent investigation into suspicious death of Tulku Hungkar Dorje
Brussels — The Chair of the European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Human Rights, and the Chair of the Delegation for Relations with the PRC, jointly sent letters to the Chinese Ambassador to the EU and the Vietnamese Ambassador to the EU, concerning the suspicious death of a prominent Tibetan Buddhist leader, Tulku Hungkar Dorje and called for an independent investigation into the causes of his death.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama congratulates Mark Carney on his election as PM of Canada
Dharamshala — His Holiness the Dalai Lama congratulated Mark Carney, on his election as Prime Minister of Canada on Monday. His Holiness wrote: "I wish you every success in fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of the people of Canada and in contributing to global peace and stability."
MEPs call on Chinese Govt to release Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, 11th Panchen Lama of Tibet
Dharamshala — Members of the European Parliament called on Chinese government to release Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, the 11th Panchen Lama of Tibet and reiterated their unwavering support for his release and disclose his whereabouts. Tibetans in New York and New Jersey organised a demonstration to raise awareness of the 11th Panchen Lama on the occasion of his 36th birthday.
Dutch Parliament adopts motion, calling for appointment of EU Special Rep. for Tibet
Hague — The Dutch Parliament has adopted a three-point motion on Tibet. The motion calls for the appointment of an EU Special Representative for Tibet, rejects China's interference in the selection of the Dalai Lama's successor, and demands international attention to human rights violations in Tibet.
NCSC reveals hackers targeting Tibetan, Uyghur and Taiwanese groups
Dharamshala — UK-based National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has revealed that hackers are targeting Tibetan, Uyghur and Taiwanese groups in the overseas through apps and social media groups, who are advocating human rights and freedom for their own people at home. This is yet another example of China's transnational repression.