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WEEKLY TIBET NEWS DIGEST (05TH TO 11TH APRIL 2021)

WEEKLY TIBET NEWS DIGEST (05TH to 11TH APRIL 2021) is a collection of different articles, columns, and Tibet-related news in and outside Tibet published on various websites. The views expressed are of the authors and do not necessarily reflect endorsement by the Bureau of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, New Delhi.

HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI  LAMA & TIBET

·         Condolences on the Passing Away of the Duke of Edinburgh

·         The Four Noble Truths and the Two Truths

·         His Holiness the Dalai Lama and world leaders on World Health Day 2021

·         China in New Push Against Dalai Lama Photos in Kardze

·         Clampdown in Dza Wonpo ensues after teenage monk’s death in Chinese police custody

·         Eminent Tibetan scholar and writer Go Sherab Gyatso held in incommunicado detention

 

TIBETANS IN EXILE

·         Noted filmmaker and music scholar Ngawang Choephel appointed TIPA Director

·         Pan European Resolution to be tabled in National Parliaments on the Dalai Lama’s succession

·         Chorig Kalon attends the Governing Council Meeting of IBC

·         A Proud day for Tibetan democracy: Tibetans worldwide vote for next Sikyong and Chithue

·         China bans several border activities in Tibet

 

SIKYONG OFFICIAL VISIT TO TIBETAN SETTLEMENTS

·         “A united Tibet, my parting wish”: Sikyong to the Tibetans in Mundgod

·         Sikyong: US Recognition of Sikyong & Middle Way Victory for Tibet Movement

·         Sikyong addresses Bylakuppe Tibetans on penultimate leg of farewell tour

·         “Victor, not victim, mindset key to success” : Sikyong to Students in Bylakuppe

·         Sikyong distributes RTC to 122 Tibetan families in Kollegal Tibetan settlement

FEATURE & ARTICLES

·         Hydro, rail projects in Tibet a threat to India by Claude Arpi, Deccan Chronicle

·         What China’s plans to rapidly militarise Tibet mean for India by Jayadeva Ranade, India Today

·         Counterterrorism Police ‘Clean Up’ After Tibetan Monk’s Death by Sophie Richardson, HRW

·         TTT Interview – Lobsang Sangay – President Of Tibet’s Government In Exile

·         China’s Plan For Mega Dam In Tibet Raises Concern In India by AFP