Activists called on U.N. to pressure China this week to account for alleged human rights violations including suspected mass detention of 1M Muslim Uighurs.
Tibetan People articles on Democracy Chronicles
The Tibetan people are an ethnic group that is native to Tibet, today a region in China under tight control of the central government. Significant Tibetan minorities also live in India, Nepal, and Bhutan. Also see our articles on China and Uyghur People.
Longtime Tibetan Rights Leader And China Mediator Lodi Gyari Dies
NED announces the passing away of long time friend and partner, Lodi Gyari, a democratic and tireless fighter for the rights of the Tibetan people.
Chinese authorities perfecting use of data technology in surveillance
Authorities using big data and predictive computing power to flag and detain individuals deemed threatening
Mercedes apologises to China after quoting Dalai Lama
Mercedes apologised for “hurting the feelings” of people in China after its Instagram quoted Tibet’s Dalai Lama
The questionable behavior of American companies in China
China is becoming increasingly despotic and is making increasing demands upon those who want to do business
The Universal Appeal of the Dalai Lama’s Trump Impression
Internet goes crazy as the video of the Dalai Lama’s Trump impression hits a comedic nerve few expected
Lady Gaga Banned in China After Meeting Dalai Lama
Along with long list of other artists, Lady Gaga banned from China gigs after meeting Dalai Lama
Pope Highlights What Indigenous People Can Teach Us
Although he made headlines when, questioned about Donald Trump’s candidacy, he suggested that Christians should build bridges, not walls, much more newsworthy was the Pope’s apology to the indigenous people of Mexico
Exiled Tibetans Vote Worldwide For New Leadership
New government chosen to represent displaced as exiled Tibetans vote outside of China’s reach
Did Maroon 5 Cancel China Concert Over Dalai Lama?
According to reports, Maroon 5 had to cancel the show after wishing Dalai Lama a happy birthday