Former abbot subjected to secret detention shortly after release from prison
Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) is deeply distressed to learn that Lodoe Rabsel, the former abbot of…
Read MoreTCHRD commemorates 25th birthday of Tibet’s disappeared Panchen Lama
Today marks the 25th birthday of the XIth Panchen Lama, Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, one of the most important spiritual leaders…
Read More12 Years Too Many: Release Tenzin Delek Rinpoche on medical parole
Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) observes with deep concern the 12th anniversary of Tenzin Delek Rinpoche’s arbitrary arrest…
Read MoreRoar of the Snow Lion: Tibetan writer Tashi Rabten released after 4 years in prison
Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) welcomes the release of writer Tashi Rabten, also known as Theurang, who…
Read MoreJoint Statement of World Organisation Against Torture and TCHRD on China
Speaking for itself and TCHRD, the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) read a joint statement (below) during the 25th session…
Read MoreTCHRD calls on China to respect lawful rights of detained senior monk
The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy has received information concerning the status and treatment of Khenpo Kartse, also…
Read MoreObama could do more to make religious freedom a key objective of US foreign policy
On Thursday morning just before Max Baucus was confirmed by the US Senate to be the next US Ambassador to…
Read MoreMao’s legacy in Tibet
On 26 December 2013, China held a grand celebration to commemorate the 120th birthday of Mao Zedong (毛澤東). This involves a careful balance…
Read MoreTCHRD statement on China’s election to UN Human Rights Council
On 12 November 2013, China was elected as a member of the UN Human Rights Council. The Human Rights Council…
Read MoreChina’s white paper on Tibet suffers from human rights doublespeak
This week, China issued a white paper titled “Development and Progress of Tibet” which contained stunning claims of improved situation…
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