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Catastrophic flash floods in Nepal have killed at least 675 people and left nearly 3,000 missing, triggering extensive search-and-rescue operations across difficult terrain. Authorities have declined international assistance while warning that post-disaster recovery will require billions of dollars.
Hundreds of Tibetans in New Delhi organized a protest against China's ethnic unity law, with many exiles shaving their heads as a symbolic act.
A Tibetan government official has spoken out regarding an activist's self-immolation outside the United Nations, attributing the act to the 'frustration of Tibetans' stemming from Chinese policies targeting minorities.
A man carrying a Tibetan flag died after setting himself on fire near the United Nations headquarters in New York City. Police identified the individual, with exiled Tibetans recognizing him as an activist.
A new law on minorities has come into force in China, reflecting President Xi Jinping's long-standing push for ethnic minority groups like Tibetans and Uyghurs to adopt a Chinese national identity and loyalty to the Communist Party.
Jamyang, a Tibetan monk previously detained on allegations of maintaining contact with Tibetans living in exile, has disappeared amidst accusations of a crackdown.
Exiled Tibetans are preparing to elect their government, a move that has been condemned by China.
It is called Little Lhasa, after the capital of Tibet. The settlement of McLeod Ganj in northern India now functions as such a Tibetan metropolis because since the beginning of the Chinese occupation in the 1950s.
Severe flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall and glacial melt have devastated parts of Nepal and Tibet, killing over 600 people and leaving nearly 3,000 unaccounted for. As rescue operations face delays due to worsening weather, both regional authorities and international partners are mobilizing billions in reconstruction funds and technical assistance.
Under China's new 'unity' law, Tibetans are actively working to preserve their language and cultural identity, exemplified by a 73-year-old retired nurse's decision to learn to write Tibetan.
Tibetan activist Lobge Rangzen self-immolated outside the UN building in New York, drawing global attention to China's new 'national unity law' and its dark political implications.
China has implemented a new law mandating that its 55 recognized ethnic minorities, including Uyghurs and Tibetans, adhere to the cultural and religious guidelines of the Chinese Communist Party.
China's new law on 'ethnic unity,' aimed at enforcing the assimilation of Tibetans, should serve as a wake-up call for Europe, prompting a call for the EU to appoint a special envoy for Tibet.
The population of Tibetan exiles is significantly decreasing. This decline is attributed to China's intensified control over the region.
Exiled Tibetans are holding elections for their government, a process that China has condemned. This vote is significant as it takes place with the looming prospect of a future without the current Dalai Lama.
China is preparing to adopt a new law on 'ethnic unity' aimed at formalizing and accelerating the assimilation of minorities, a move critics warn could threaten the human rights, language, and culture of Uyghurs and Tibetans.
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Beijing passed a 65-article statute aimed at promoting ethnic unity, which critics argue masks forced assimilation policies targeting minority groups like Tibetans.
A young Tibetan man has fled his homeland and is now speaking out about how China is systematically eroding Tibetan culture. His account sheds light on the challenges faced by Tibetans under Chinese rule.
The UN weather agency has announced that a strong El Niño is developing rapidly and is expected to bring extreme weather events, including droughts and floods, making them more likely globally. This phenomenon is anticipated to significantly alter climate patterns worldwide.
China's new law on minorities, which has come into force, mandates ethnic minority groups like Tibetans and Uyghurs to adopt a Chinese national identity and loyalty to the Communist Party, warning of consequences for non-compliance.
China's new Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law, effective July 1, aims to strengthen a shared national identity among its ethnic groups and extends potential legal liability globally, building on a law passed in March targeting minorities like Tibetans and Uyghurs.
Experts have found evidence of a "far-reaching campaign" originating from China, targeting a STANDARD author, dissidents, Tibetans, Uighurs, and journalists with a cyberattack following research on China.
China's policy towards minorities like Tibetans and Uyghurs, previously seen as a farce, is now officially recognized as a policy of oppression and assimilation.
Czech climbers and environmentalists will raise the Tibetan flag on Sněžka mountain to commemorate the Tibetan uprising and protest increasing pressure on Tibetans, continuing a tradition started in 2019.