Octogenarian Tibetan sets himself on fire in protest against Chinese rule
In the latest self-immolation protest against Chinese rule in Tibet, an 81-year-old Tibetan named Taphun set himself on fire in the early morning on 27 March 2022.
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Tibet must feature on EU-China Summit agenda
In advance of the upcoming EU-China Summit, due to take place virtually on 1st April, the International Campaign for Tibet urges the European Union to ensure that the Tibetans’ right for self-determination and human rights feature on the agenda of the discussions.
Tibet at the 49th Session of the UN Human Rights Council: round-up
At the ongoing 49th session of the UN Human Rights Council, the International Campaign for Tibet’s UN advocacy team have, on behalf of the Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights, delivered four statements on Tibet.
EU Statement at UNHRC49: Human Rights situation that require the Council’s attention
EU Statement at the 49th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council – 21 March 2022
Joint NGO letter ahead of EU-China summit
Ahead of the virtual EU-China Summit, due to take place on 1 April, a group of NGO including ICT has written to EU leaders to share their concerns and recommendations.
Biden administration Tibet access report says China ‘systematically impeded’ travel
The Chinese government “systematically impeded” travel to Tibetan areas by US diplomats, journalists and tourists in 2021, the State Department says in a new report mandated by a law that pushes for US access to Tibet.
Tibetan singer Tsewang Norbu confirmed dead due to extreme burn
Popular Tibetan singer Tsewang Norbu died in Lhasa in the first weekend of March 2022, reliable sources have informed the International Campaign for Tibet.
UN human rights commissioner urged to speak up on Tibet—Chinese delegation intervenes
The Chinese government’s attempts to interfere this week at the UN Human Rights Council when an activist called for access to Tibet are concerning, the International Campaign for Tibet said today.
Tibetan Uprising Day 2022: Rallies and remembrances
Tibetans and Tibet supporters rallied across the world yesterday for Tibetan Uprising Day, remembering the brave Tibetans who fought for their country and all Tibetans who’ve died as a result of China’s rule in Tibet. Tibetan Uprising Day 2022 marked the 63rd anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising of 10 March 1959.
Report of popular Tibetan singer’s self-immolation
Popular Tibetan singer Tsewang Norbu has reportedly self-immolated in the Tibetan capital of Lhasa on 25 February 2022, leading to his death, according to Tibetan media reports. The International Campaign for Tibet had separately received information on his self-immolation but could not obtain any eyewitness account.