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"Do not mourn for me. What we should truly mourn is the loss of our country. Do not remain in grief. If you must grieve, then I ask each one of you to continue fighting for the just cause of the Tibet independence movement," Lobga Rangzen said in his final recorded video statement, which he posted on Facebook.
This article analyses and critically researches the root causes of the self-immolation protests across the nation of Tibet, as well as the decades-long political repression and cultural genocide that have forced Tibetans to engage in such forms of political demonstration against the illegal rule of the communist totalitarian regime in China.
Dharamshala – The book (Echoes From Forgotten Mountains: Tibet In War And Peace' ) was reviewed by Vijay Kranti, a veteran Indian journalist and keen observer of Tibet. A detailed documentation of brave Tibetan people’s fight against the Chinese military might. The book is a historic document for the coming generations of Tibet.
The United Nations stands utterly condemned as a structurally compromised "paper tiger" and a bureaucratic shield for expansionist autocracies, having entirely abandoned its foundational charter through a seven-decade-long campaign of calculated, deaf-eared silence and organised hypocrisy that actively facilitates the totalitarian erasure of the independent nation of Tibet while systematically sheltering powerful oppressors from international accountability.
The statement issued by the Chinese Embassy in Estonia is not an objective response to the legitimate concerns raised by a democratic parliament; rather, it represents a familiar pattern of political deflection, historical revisionism, diplomatic intimidation and the selective management of historical memory concerning Tibet.
Dharamshala — Losing a friend whom you adore and love immensely is not an ordinary loss. Passing away of Lhasang Tsering is a personal loss for me for so many reasons. He was among that very first bunch of Tibetans who became my friends during early months of my association and love affair with Tibet 54 years ago. Actually it was this very group of young men who etched the impression of Tibet and her struggle on my heart and mind.
Dharamshala — A Tibetan activist living in Australia has won a poetry award for his poem entitled “One Human Family”, which was given by the Bill Crews Foundation. Here is an extract from his poem: “We do not need more weapons. We do not need stronger walls. We need stronger hearts. If we teach our children from the moment they are born about kindness, wisdom, and shared responsibility, they will grow not as divided nations, but as united humanity.”
Dharamshala — In an interview with Geshe Tenzin Lekden, he speaks to TPI about the orphanage organisation he has just set up to help orphans and students from poor families in Paddar, in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. To date, the organisation has helped over 30 orphans and students from poor families with scholarships, books, bags and pens.
Dharamshala — In an exclusive interview with Tibet Post International (TPI), Tibet Youth Congress (TYC) General Secretary, activist, writer and Tibetan refugee Sonam Tsering spoke about the struggles faced by Tibetans as escapees, refugees and activists. "I had no idea that I was going to leave my parents and family forever, when I escaping to a free country. They knew that if I stayed in Tibet, I would either graze animals or be sent to compulsory Chinese boarding schools run by the Chinese government and return home as a Chinese," he said.
The despotic, self-imposed communist regime in China constitutes a significant and unpredictable threat, with far-reaching consequences across the globe. Photo: TPI
Since 2008, Tibet Post International (TPI) has faced recurring cyberattacks, orchestrated by the Chinese government or its affiliates, with the latest attack in July 2023 causing extensive malfunctions and unauthorised alterations, leaving the site inactive for months; subsequent attacks included malicious weblinks, prompting a complete overhaul; on March 7, 2024, Chinese government hackers targeted TPI's Chinese version, highlighting the persistent threat.
Dharamshala — The Chinese President Xi Jinping’s commitment to “Ethnic Unity”, “Economy Development” and “Social Stability” in Tibet under the banner of “Peaceful Liberation”, nether seeks a peaceful solution nor a signal for a new reform of more openness.
Notice by the Cyber Crime Investigation Cell of Ngaba Police Department: We would like to remind everyone that it is mandatory to use the Tibetan language for typing and printing on your identity card. Photo: TPI
Dharamshala – The daunting challenge facing human rights campaigners worldwide is to reflect profoundly on the unwavering commitments of past generations who tirelessly toiled and made monumental sacrifices to establish and fortify democracy, freedom, and human values for the present-day society we inhabit.
Lobga Rangzen, also known as Lobsang Palden, was a Tibetan activist who dedicated his life to advocating for the independence of Tibet and the human rights of the Tibetan people. He became known within the Tibetan exile community for his commitment to peaceful activism and his efforts to maintain global attention on the political and human rights situation in Tibet.
Dharamshala: - One of the biggest achievements ever accomplished in Tibetan exile world is the completion of the Dalai Lama College for higher studies in Bangalore.
"The Sun Behind the Clouds" screening at Tsuklagkhang Temple in McLeod Ganj town, India. Photo: TPI.
Dharamshala: "The Sun Behind the Clouds", a documentary depicting the Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan political struggle with China, won the Vaclav Havel award for its contribution to the protection of human rights.