Tsering Passang
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Writer/Activist; Founder & Chair, Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities www.Tsamtruk.com
From Admiration to Accountability: Art, Influence, and the Responsibility to Name Tibet – A Conversation with Nepalese Actor Buddhi Tamang
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From Admiration to Accountability: Art, Influence, and the Responsibility to Name Tibet – A Conversation with Nepalese Actor Buddhi Tamang
Tsering Passang On the evening of Sunday, 29th March 2026, I attended the screening of Milarepa at the Tramshed Theatre in Woolwich, London – an event that proved to be as culturally meaningful as it was personally clarifying. Not long ago, I was part of organising an important Tibet event at this same venue. When my good friend Tenzin Dakpa – proprietor of…
http://tsamtruk.com/2026/03/31/from-admiration-to-accountability-art-influence-and-the-responsibility-to-name-tibet-a-conversation-with-nepalese-actor-buddhi-tamang/
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Dissent in the Museum: Reflecting on Tibet, Power, and the Politics of Naming Tsering Passang | 29 March 2026 | Following my recent participation in the conference “DISSENT! Museums and Political Disagreement in a Time of Culture Wars and Conflict” at the University of Manchester, from 25–26 March…
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Dissent in the Museum: Reflecting on Tibet, Power, and the Politics of Naming
Tsering Passang | 29 March 2026 | Following my recent participation in the conference “DISSENT! Museums and Political Disagreement in a Time of Culture Wars and Conflict” at the University of Manchester, from 25–26 March 2026, I have been reflecting on both the discussions we had and the wider implications for Tibet and other marginalised histories. Shortly after the roundtable, …
http://tsamtruk.com/2026/03/29/dissent-in-the-museum-reflecting-on-tibet-power-and-the-politics-of-naming/
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Kyabje Chime Rinpoche (1941–2026): A Living Link Between Free Tibet and the West Tsering Passang | 25 March 2025 | The passing of Kyabje Chime Rinpoche on 24 March 2026 at University College London Hospital marks the departure of a foundational figure in the history of Tibetan Buddhism in the…
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Kyabje Chime Rinpoche (1941–2026): A Living Link Between Free Tibet and the West
Tsering Passang | 25 March 2025 | The passing of Kyabje Chime Rinpoche on 24 March 2026 at University College London Hospital marks the departure of a foundational figure in the history of Tibetan Buddhism in the United Kingdom. As one of the first Tibetan lamas to settle in England, Rinpoche served for decades as a living bridge between the ancient lineages of the Kham region and the first generation of Western seekers who encountered the Dharma in the 1960s.
http://tsamtruk.com/2026/03/25/kyabje-chime-rinpoche-1941-2026-a-living-link-between-free-tibet-and-the-west/
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From Solidarity to Action: Strengthening Alliances for Burma’s Democratic Future Tsering Passang | GATPM On Thursday, 19 March, I had the privilege of attending a timely and impactful meeting at Amnesty International UK’s office in London, convened by Benedict Rogers of Fortify Rights and hosted…
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From Solidarity to Action: Strengthening Alliances for Burma’s Democratic Future
Tsering Passang | GATPM On Thursday, 19 March, I had the privilege of attending a timely and impactful meeting at Amnesty International UK’s office in London, convened by Benedict Rogers of Fortify Rights and hosted by Amnesty International UK’s Hong Kong Desk. The gathering brought together activists and representatives from Tibet, Burma, Hong Kong, and other affected communities – including Falun Gong practitioners and pro-democracy advocates from mainland China – by a shared commitment to human rights, freedom, and justice.
http://tsamtruk.com/2026/03/20/from-solidarity-to-action-strengthening-alliances-for-burmas-democratic-future/
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DeepZang, Monlam Think, and the Future of Tibetan AI: Innovation, Identity, and the Struggle for Digital Freedom
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DeepZang, Monlam Think, and the Future of Tibetan AI: Innovation, Identity, and the Struggle for Digital Freedom
By Tsering Passang Image source: Global Times The unveiling of “DeepZang” – rendered in Tibetan as “Tér-Tsang,” meaning “Treasure House” – and widely described in Chinese media as the world’s first Tibetan large language model, marks a significant milestone in the evolution of artificial intelligence for underrepresented languages. Developed by Tenzin Norbu’s Tibet Choknor Information Technology Co., Ltd. and launched in Lhasa on 16 March 2026, the platform reflects both technological advancement and a growing recognition that Tibetan language deserves robust digital infrastructure in the age of AI.
http://tsamtruk.com/2026/03/18/deepzang-monlam-think-and-the-future-of-tibetan-ai-innovation-identity-and-the-struggle-for-digital-freedom/
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British Politicians, Chinese Dissident, and International Rights Advocates Address the 67th Anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising in London A GATPM Report | London | On Tuesday, 10 March 2026, Tibetans and supporters across London commemorated the 67th anniversary of the Tibetan National…
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British Politicians, Chinese Dissident, and International Rights Advocates Address the 67th Anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising in London
A GATPM Report | London | On Tuesday, 10 March 2026, Tibetans and supporters across London commemorated the 67th anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising of 1959, renewing calls for freedom, justice, and human rights for the Tibetan people. The day brought together community members, parliamentarians, and human rights advocates through a series of events combining symbolic civic solidarity, peaceful demonstrations, and a public commemorative event.
http://tsamtruk.com/2026/03/11/british-politicians-chinese-dissident-and-international-rights-advocates-address-the-67th-anniversary-of-the-tibetan-national-uprising-in-london/
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Greenwich Council Leaders Join Tibetan Community for Tibet Flag Gathering at Woolwich Town Hall Tsering Passang | London | On Tuesday, 10 March 2026 at 9 am, members of the Tibetan community in the UK, local residents, and leaders of the Royal Borough of Greenwich gathered at Woolwich Town Hall to…
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Greenwich Council Leaders Join Tibetan Community for Tibet Flag Gathering at Woolwich Town Hall
Tsering Passang | London | On Tuesday, 10 March 2026 at 9 am, members of the Tibetan community in the UK, local residents, and leaders of the Royal Borough of Greenwich gathered at Woolwich Town Hall to mark the 67th anniversary of the 1959 Tibetan National Uprising in Lhasa, Tibet’s capital, and to express solidarity with the Tibetan people. Although the formal Tibet Flag Raising Ceremony could not take place this year due to ongoing scaffolding and essential building repair works at the Town Hall, the event remained a meaningful occasion for reflection, unity, and community engagement.
http://tsamtruk.com/2026/03/11/greenwich-council-leaders-join-tibetan-community-for-tibet-flag-gathering-at-woolwich-town-hall/
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Keeping the Flame Alive: Why March 10 Still Matters for Tibet – and the World Tsering Passang | 9 March 2026 | March 10 is not merely an anniversary for Tibetans. It is a day of national remembrance, political resolve, and global solidarity. As geopolitics shifts and China’s global influence…
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Keeping the Flame Alive: Why March 10 Still Matters for Tibet – and the World
Tsering Passang | 9 March 2026 | March 10 is not merely an anniversary for Tibetans. It is a day of national remembrance, political resolve, and global solidarity. As geopolitics shifts and China’s global influence deepens, this date has acquired renewed relevance – not only for Tibetans in exile, but also for democracies grappling with Beijing’s growing assertiveness and transnational repression.
http://tsamtruk.com/2026/03/09/keeping-the-flame-alive-why-march-10-still-matters-for-tibet-and-the-world/
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Join Us for the Tibet Flag Gathering at Woolwich Town Hall, Royal Borough of Greenwich – 10 March 2026 Every year on 10 March, Tibetans and friends of Tibet around the world come together to remember this historic day and stand in solidarity with the Tibetan people. This year, we warmly invite…
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Join Us for the Tibet Flag Gathering at Woolwich Town Hall, Royal Borough of Greenwich – 10 March 2026
Every year on 10 March, Tibetans and friends of Tibet around the world come together to remember this historic day and stand in solidarity with the Tibetan people. This year, we warmly invite everyone – especially those living in the Royal Borough of Greenwich and neighbouring London boroughs – to join us for a special community gathering at Woolwich Town Hall.
http://tsamtruk.com/2026/03/05/join-us-for-the-tibet-flag-gathering-at-woolwich-town-hall-royal-borough-of-greenwich-10-march-2026/
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March 10 – London Commemorates Tibet’s National Uprising, Renewing the Call for Freedom 26 February 2026 | GATPM: On 10 March 1959, thousands of Tibetans in Lhasa, Tibet’s capital, rose up to defend their freedom, faith, culture, and national identity in the face of invading Chinese Communist…
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March 10 – London Commemorates Tibet’s National Uprising, Renewing the Call for Freedom
26 February 2026 | GATPM: On 10 March 1959, thousands of Tibetans in Lhasa, Tibet’s capital, rose up to defend their freedom, faith, culture, and national identity in the face of invading Chinese Communist forces. What began as a peaceful gathering became a defining moment in Tibet’s modern history – a national uprising met with brutal force and followed by decades of illegal occupation.
http://tsamtruk.com/2026/02/26/march-10-london-commemorates-tibets-national-uprising-renewing-the-call-for-freedom/
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From Lhasa to Exile: The Life and Legacy of Ngari Rinpoche (1946–2026)
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From Lhasa to Exile: The Life and Legacy of Ngari Rinpoche (1946–2026)
Tsering Passang | London | 19 February 2026 The Tibetan world stands in solemn reflection following the passing of Tendzin Choegyal, the 16th Ngari Rinpoche, who died on 17 February 2026 at his residence, Kashmir Cottage, in Dharamsala, northern India. As the youngest brother of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Ngari Rinpoche was far more than a member of the Tibetan leader’s immediate family; he was a steadfast patriot, a candid intellectual, and a lifelong servant of the Tibetan cause whose presence shaped the exile experience for more than six decades.
http://tsamtruk.com/2026/02/19/from-lhasa-to-exile-the-life-and-legacy-of-ngari-rinpoche-1946-2026/
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Losar 2153: A Renewed Call for Justice and Solidarity with Tibet and the Persecuted
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Losar 2153: A Renewed Call for Justice and Solidarity with Tibet and the Persecuted
Tibetan Losar Greetings from Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities (GATPM) Dear Friends, Supporters, Allies, and Partners, As we welcome the Year of the Fire Horse – 2153 on 18th February 2026, I extend my warmest Losar Tashi Deleg to you and your loved ones. May this Tibetan New Year usher in renewed hope, resilience, courage, and prosperity for all.
http://tsamtruk.com/2026/02/17/losar-2153-a-renewed-call-for-justice-and-solidarity-with-tibet-and-the-persecuted/
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Tibetan Democracy in Exile at a Defining Moment: Mandate, Responsibility, and Renewal
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Tibetan Democracy in Exile at a Defining Moment: Mandate, Responsibility, and Renewal
Tsering Passang | Tibet Post International On 1 February 2026, I cast my vote in London to elect the Sikyong and Chithues of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), our government-in-exile based in India. It was a simple act on the surface – marking a ballot, folding the paper, placing it in a box – yet one filled with history, sacrifice, and responsibility.
http://tsamtruk.com/2026/02/14/tibetan-democracy-in-exile-at-a-defining-moment-mandate-responsibility-and-renewal/
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13 February 1913: When Tibet Declared Its Independence Revisiting Tibet’s Status Before Communist China’s 1950 Invasion Tsering Passang | 12 February 2026 Long before the People’s Republic of China (PRC) asserted control over Tibet, the Tibetan people exercised self-rule and formally affirmed…
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13 February 1913: When Tibet Declared Its Independence
Revisiting Tibet’s Status Before Communist China’s 1950 Invasion Tsering Passang | 12 February 2026 Long before the People’s Republic of China (PRC) asserted control over Tibet, the Tibetan people exercised self-rule and formally affirmed their independence. On 13 February 1913, following the collapse of the Manchu (Qing) Empire and the expulsion of remaining Chinese forces from Tibet, the Great 13th Dalai Lama issued a historic proclamation.
http://tsamtruk.com/2026/02/12/13-february-1913-when-tibet-declared-its-independence/
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Truth, Transparency, and the Anatomy of a Smear: Setting the Record Straight on His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the “Epstein Files” 11 February 2026 | Tsering Passang In an era defined by information abundance – and distortion – clarity is both a moral necessity and a civic responsibility. Recent…
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Truth, Transparency, and the Anatomy of a Smear: Setting the Record Straight on His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the “Epstein Files”
11 February 2026 | Tsering Passang In an era defined by information abundance – and distortion – clarity is both a moral necessity and a civic responsibility. Recent attempts to associate His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama with Jeffrey Epstein represent not journalism, not inquiry, but the calculated manufacture of doubt. On 8 February 2026, the Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama issued a clear and unequivocal…
http://tsamtruk.com/2026/02/11/truth-transparency-and-the-anatomy-of-a-smear-setting-the-record-straight-on-his-holiness-the-dalai-lama-and-the-epstein-files/
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When Compassion Is Recognised, Intimidation Fails: A GATPM Statement on the Grammy Award to The Dalai Lama of Tibet GATPM | 3rd February 2026 The Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities warmly welcomes the Grammy Award for Best Audiobook, Narration and Storytelling bestowed upon His…
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When Compassion Is Recognised, Intimidation Fails: A GATPM Statement on the Grammy Award to The Dalai Lama of Tibet
GATPM | 3rd February 2026 The Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities warmly welcomes the Grammy Award for Best Audiobook, Narration and Storytelling bestowed upon His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama for “Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.” This recognition is a powerful affirmation of the universal values of peace, compassion, non-violence, environmental responsibility, and the oneness of humanity – values that transcend borders, politics, and ideology.
http://tsamtruk.com/2026/02/03/when-compassion-is-recognised-intimidation-fails-a-gatpm-statement-on-the-grammy-award-to-the-dalai-lama-of-tibet/
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Democracy in Exile: Voting for Tibet’s Future
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Democracy in Exile: Voting for Tibet’s Future
Tsering Passang | 1st February 2026 Today, I cast my vote in London to elect the Sikyong and Chithues of Tibet’s government-in-exile — the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) based in India. It was a simple act on the surface, yet one filled with deep meaning, history, and responsibility. Every five years, Tibetans living in exile across some 27 countries participate in a democratic process to choose our political leadership.
http://tsamtruk.com/2026/02/01/democracy-in-exile-voting-for-tibets-future/
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Britain Can Engage China – But Not at the Expense of Human Rights
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Britain Can Engage China – But Not at the Expense of Human Rights
By Tsering Passang Image — UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer during a bilateral meeting with President Xi Jinping of China, at the Sheraton Hotel, as he attends the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on 18 November 2024. Photo by Stefan Rousseau - WPA Pool/Getty Images. (Source: Chatham House) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China announced this week that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will visit China from 28 to 31 January, at the invitation of Premier Li Qiang.
http://tsamtruk.com/2026/01/27/britain-can-engage-china-but-not-at-the-expense-of-human-rights/
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India’s Republic Day: A Message of Gratitude and Hope from GATPM
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India’s Republic Day: A Message of Gratitude and Hope from GATPM
GATPM, London | 26 January 2026 Image: Matthew T Rader, MatthewTRader.com On the proud occasion of India’s 77th Republic Day, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Government and people of India. This significant day celebrates India’s steadfast commitment to democracy, constitutional values, and the protection of human dignity — principles that continue to inspire people far beyond its borders.
http://tsamtruk.com/2026/01/26/indias-republic-day-a-message-of-gratitude-and-hope-from-gatpm/
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GATPM Urges UK to Confront Beijing as Hong Kong Democrats Remain Jailed
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GATPM Urges UK to Confront Beijing as Hong Kong Democrats Remain Jailed
GATPM, London | 22 January 2026 (Image: The Collective HK) The Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities (GATPM) unequivocally condemns today’s decision at the West Kowloon Courts, which once again lays bare the systematic destruction of Hong Kong’s freedoms under the National Security Law. As posted on a social platform by veteran Hong Kong democrat Emily Lau, pro-democracy leaders Lee Cheuk-yan and Wu Hing-yun have now been imprisoned for 1,590 days, while Albert Ho has been incarcerated for 1,380 days.
http://tsamtruk.com/2026/01/22/gatpm-urges-uk-to-confront-beijing-as-hong-kong-democrats-remain-jailed/
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[A GATPM Statement] Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities Voices Serious Concern Following UK Government Approval of China’s Controversial Mega-Embassy at Royal Mint Court GATPM | London | 20 January 2026 The Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities (GATPM) expresses its…
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[A GATPM Statement] Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities Voices Serious Concern Following UK Government Approval of China’s Controversial Mega-Embassy at Royal Mint Court
GATPM | London | 20 January 2026 The Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities (GATPM) expresses its profound disappointment and serious concern at the UK Government’s decision to grant planning consent for the People’s Republic of China’s proposed “mega-embassy” at Royal Mint Court, London. This decision, taken despite sustained opposition and more than fifty public protests, represents a significant setback for local democracy, community safety, and public confidence in transparent decision-making.
http://tsamtruk.com/2026/01/20/a-gatpm-statement-global-alliance-for-tibet-persecuted-minorities-voices-serious-concern-following-uk-government-approval-of-chinas-controversial-mega-embassy-at-royal-mint-court/
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International Law is Universal, Not Selective: Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities Responds to CCP People’s Daily “Zhong Sheng” Commentary (7 January 2026) GATPM, London | 8th January 2026 The Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities has taken note of the CCP-funded People’s…
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International Law is Universal, Not Selective: Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities Responds to CCP People’s Daily “Zhong Sheng” Commentary (7 January 2026)
GATPM, London | 8th January 2026 The Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities has taken note of the CCP-funded People’s Daily commentary published on 7th January 2026 under the byline Zhong Sheng, which asserts that “No single country can act as the international policeman” and calls on all states to uphold international law, oppose the “law of the jungle,” and respect the purposes and principles of the United Nations…
http://tsamtruk.com/2026/01/08/international-law-is-universal-not-selective-global-alliance-for-tibet-persecuted-minorities-responds-to-ccp-peoples-daily-zhong-sheng-commentary-7-january-2026/
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Bridge the Gap. Stand Together. Stop China’s Mega-Embassy – Join Us on 17 January (From Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities, Part of the Bridge the Gap – Stop the Mega-Embassy Campaign) Dear Friends, Bridge the Gap. Stand Together. Stop the Mega-Embassy. We are writing to urgently…
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Bridge the Gap. Stand Together. Stop China’s Mega-Embassy – Join Us on 17 January
(From Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities, Part of the Bridge the Gap – Stop the Mega-Embassy Campaign) Dear Friends, Bridge the Gap. Stand Together. Stop the Mega-Embassy. We are writing to urgently call on you to join what is expected to be the largest and most decisive protest yet against China’s proposed so-called “Super-Embassy” at the Royal Mint Court near Tower of London2.
http://tsamtruk.com/2026/01/07/bridge-the-gap-stand-together-stop-chinas-mega-embassy-join-us-on-17-january/
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Choosing Leaders for a Narrowing Window: A Call to the Tibetan Electorate Tsering Passang (First published in Tibet Times on 6th January 2026) For nearly seven decades since coming into exile in 1959, the Tibetan freedom movement has endured through moral clarity, resilience, and an unshakeable…
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Choosing Leaders for a Narrowing Window: A Call to the Tibetan Electorate
Tsering Passang (First published in Tibet Times on 6th January 2026) For nearly seven decades since coming into exile in 1959, the Tibetan freedom movement has endured through moral clarity, resilience, and an unshakeable commitment to nonviolence. These values remain our compass. They earned global recognition most notably in 1989, when His Holiness the Dalai Lama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, bringing Tibet briefly back into the conscience of the international community as a symbol of peaceful resistance.
http://tsamtruk.com/2026/01/07/choosing-leaders-for-a-narrowing-window-a-call-to-the-tibetan-electorate/
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Tibet at the Crossroads of a Changing World (First published in Tibetan Review on 31 December 2025) As 2026 approaches, Tsering Passang* argues why resolving the China–Tibet conflict before it is too late serves global peace, regional stability, and justice, and sees a role for India, amid a…
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Tibet at the Crossroads of a Changing World
(First published in Tibetan Review on 31 December 2025) As 2026 approaches, Tsering Passang* argues why resolving the China–Tibet conflict before it is too late serves global peace, regional stability, and justice, and sees a role for India, amid a weakening of Western support for Tibet and what he sees as a rising China’s dangerous miscalculation that time and demographics will dissolve the Tibetan question.
http://tsamtruk.com/2026/01/01/tibet-at-the-crossroads-of-a-changing-world/
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Remembering Riga Wangyal (1946–2025): A Life of Compassion, Service, and Quiet Strength
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Remembering Riga Wangyal (1946–2025): A Life of Compassion, Service, and Quiet Strength
By Tsering Passang Remembering Riga Wangyal On Sunday, 28 December 2025, I joined more than one hundred members of the Tibetan Community in Britain, along with Riga Wangyal’s family, friends, and well-wishers, at the Rigpa Buddhist Meditation Centre in north London to attend a memorial service held in her loving memory. As a former colleague and long-time admirer of Riga’s work and character, it was deeply moving to witness the breadth of community she touched through decades of service, friendship, and quiet leadership.
http://tsamtruk.com/2025/12/31/remembering-riga-wangyal-1946-2025-a-life-of-compassion-service-and-quiet-strength/
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A Song That Crosses Borders: Tibetan Music, Memory, and a Century of Connection
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A Song That Crosses Borders: Tibetan Music, Memory, and a Century of Connection
A Song That Crosses Borders: Tibetan Music, Memory, and a Century of Connection Legendary Tibetan singer Tsering Gyurmey recently brought his music to the UK, captivating audiences with songs that carry the heart and memory of Tibet across generations. From the Himalayas to London, his performance celebrated not only artistry but a century of Tibetan–British connections, uniting exiled and homeland communities through resilience, culture, and compassion.
http://tsamtruk.com/2025/12/30/a-song-that-crosses-borders-tibetan-music-memory-and-a-century-of-connection/
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When Advocacy Slips into Inaccuracy: A Call for Reflection and Correction
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When Advocacy Slips into Inaccuracy: A Call for Reflection and Correction
Tsering Passang | 26 December 2025 In this article, Tsering Passang critically examines how historically inaccurate public statements by an elected Tibetan leader risk weakening the credibility, coherence, and moral authority of the Tibetan cause, underscoring the responsibility of leadership to uphold historical accuracy. Tenzin Phuntsok Doring’s recent viral video — reportedly viewed by over one million people — has attracted significant attention across Tibetan and international communities.
http://tsamtruk.com/2025/12/26/when-advocacy-slips-into-inaccuracy-a-call-for-reflection-and-correction/
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Season’s greetings from Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities (GATPM) Dear Friends and Supporters, As the year draws to a close, we wish to express our sincere appreciation for your continued solidarity, encouragement, and support over the past year. In a rapidly shifting global…
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Season’s greetings from Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities (GATPM)
Dear Friends and Supporters, As the year draws to a close, we wish to express our sincere appreciation for your continued solidarity, encouragement, and support over the past year. In a rapidly shifting global environment – where human rights and democratic values are increasingly tested – your engagement has been both meaningful and sustaining. Throughout the year, GATPM has remained steadfast in advancing justice, truth, and dignity for Tibetans and other persecuted communities.
http://tsamtruk.com/2025/12/23/seasons-greetings-from-global-alliance-for-tibet-persecuted-minorities-gatpm/
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GATPM Welcomes EU’s Clear Human Rights Stand, Calls for Concrete Action in 2026 GATPM, London | 23 December 2025 The Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities (GATPM) strongly welcomes the Statement of the European Union Delegation to China on International Human Rights Day 2025, issued on…
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GATPM Welcomes EU’s Clear Human Rights Stand, Calls for Concrete Action in 2026
GATPM, London | 23 December 2025 The Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities (GATPM) strongly welcomes the Statement of the European Union Delegation to China on International Human Rights Day 2025, issued on 10 December in Beijing, as a principled and necessary reaffirmation of the EU’s commitment to universal human rights, minority protection, and human dignity. As 2025 comes to an end, GATPM regards the EU’s statement as a vital intervention at a time when human rights conditions in China continue to deteriorate.
http://tsamtruk.com/2025/12/23/gatpm-welcomes-eus-clear-human-rights-stand-calls-for-concrete-action-in-2026/
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UK Compassionate Concert 2025: An Evening with Legendary Tibetan Singer Tsering Gyurmey
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UK Compassionate Concert 2025: An Evening with Legendary Tibetan Singer Tsering Gyurmey
By Tsering Passang 27 December 2025 | United Kingdom Organised by the Tibetan Community in Britain The Tibetan Community in Britain is honoured to present the UK Compassionate Concert 2025, an evening of music, memory, and meaning featuring the pioneering Tibetan singer Tsering Gyurmey. Local talented artists, Bollywood dance performances, and traditional Gorshey will also feature the evening. This special concert forms part of the Year of Compassion, a series of community-led events organised in celebration of…
http://tsamtruk.com/2025/12/17/uk-compassionate-concert-2025-an-evening-with-legendary-tibetan-singer-tsering-gyurmey/
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Mass Arrests, Torture Allegations and Communications Blackout Follow Tibetan Protest Against Gold Mining in Eastern Tibet GATPM, London | 16 December 2025 The Tibet Policy Institute (TPI), under the Department of Information and International Relations (DIIR) of the Central Tibetan Administration…
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Mass Arrests, Torture Allegations and Communications Blackout Follow Tibetan Protest Against Gold Mining in Eastern Tibet
GATPM, London | 16 December 2025 The Tibet Policy Institute (TPI), under the Department of Information and International Relations (DIIR) of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), held a press conference on Tuesday afternoon to draw urgent attention to a rapidly deteriorating situation in Kashi village, Kham Zachukha (Sershul County), eastern Tibet. The briefing highlighted credible reports of mass arrests, enforced disappearances, torture, and a sweeping communications blackout following a peaceful protest by local Tibetans against gold-mining activities on their ancestral land.
http://tsamtruk.com/2025/12/16/mass-arrests-torture-allegations-and-communications-blackout-follow-tibetan-protest-against-gold-mining-in-eastern-tibet/
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Ganden Ngamchö Celebrated at Drepung Monastery as His Holiness the Dalai Lama is Honoured London | 15 December 2025 Drepung Monastery in Mundgod, south India, witnessed a deeply auspicious and historic observance of Ganden Ngamchö yesterday as His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama presided over the…
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Ganden Ngamchö Celebrated at Drepung Monastery as His Holiness the Dalai Lama is Honoured
London | 15 December 2025 Drepung Monastery in Mundgod, south India, witnessed a deeply auspicious and historic observance of Ganden Ngamchö yesterday as His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama presided over the annual ceremony commemorating the parinirvana of Jé Tsongkhapa, founder of the Gelug tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. The event was held at the request of the entire Gelug lineage and drew senior hierarchs, abbots, scholars, and more than 10,000 monks and devotees from across India, the Himalayan region and Bhutan.
http://tsamtruk.com/2025/12/15/ganden-ngamcho-celebrated-at-drepung-monastery-as-his-holiness-the-dalai-lama-is-honoured/
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A Voice of Courage and Compassion: Anastasia Lin Highlights North America Rally for Tibet Tsering Passang / 12 December 2025 On Human Rights Day, the North America Rally for Tibet brought hundreds of supporters to the heart of the international stage – the United Nations Plaza – culminating in a…
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A Voice of Courage and Compassion: Anastasia Lin Highlights North America Rally for Tibet
Tsering Passang / 12 December 2025 On Human Rights Day, the North America Rally for Tibet brought hundreds of supporters to the heart of the international stage – the United Nations Plaza – culminating in a daylong show of solidarity that began with a nearly 100-car convoy from Philadelphia. Organised by a coalition of Tibetan associations and advocacy groups, the rally aimed to spotlight ongoing concerns regarding China’s policies in Tibet and to amplify calls for freedom, dignity, justice, and human rights.
http://tsamtruk.com/2025/12/12/a-voice-of-courage-and-compassion-anastasia-lin-highlights-north-america-rally-for-tibet/
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From Free Tibet to London: The Uncompromising Life of Riga Wangyal Riga Wangyal (2 January 1946 – 10 December 2025) Riga Wangyal after 10th December 2017 Human Rights Day Protest in London Tsering Passang | 12 December 2025 The Tibetan Community in Britain is mourning the loss of Mrs. Riga Wangyal…
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From Free Tibet to London: The Uncompromising Life of Riga Wangyal
Riga Wangyal (2 January 1946 – 10 December 2025) Riga Wangyal after 10th December 2017 Human Rights Day Protest in London Tsering Passang | 12 December 2025 The Tibetan Community in Britain is mourning the loss of Mrs. Riga Wangyal la, a much-loved elder whose steady presence, conviction, and quiet strength shaped our community for decades. She passed away peacefully in a London hospital on 10 December 2025.
http://tsamtruk.com/2025/12/12/from-free-tibet-to-london-the-uncompromising-life-of-riga-wangyal/
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Tim Boyle’s Flat-Earth Challenge Creates an Unexpected Opportunity to Amplify Tibet’s Untold Story Inspired by Brainy Monkey’s reporting on Columbia Sportswear’s bold new “flat Earth” challenge, Tsering Passang explores how Tim Boyle’s headline-grabbing dare offers an unexpected opportunity to…
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Tim Boyle’s Flat-Earth Challenge Creates an Unexpected Opportunity to Amplify Tibet’s Untold Story
Inspired by Brainy Monkey’s reporting on Columbia Sportswear’s bold new “flat Earth” challenge, Tsering Passang explores how Tim Boyle’s headline-grabbing dare offers an unexpected opportunity to shine a brighter light on Tibet. What begins as a playful marketing stunt becomes, in this reflection, a doorway to a far more urgent story – the story of a people, a culture, and a homeland whose truths still struggle to be seen, told, and heard on the world stage.
http://tsamtruk.com/2025/12/11/tim-boyles-flat-earth-challenge-creates-an-unexpected-opportunity-to-amplify-tibets-untold-story/
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Nobel Peace Prize Day - A Personal Reflection by Dr. Tsewang Ngodup*
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Nobel Peace Prize Day – A Personal Reflection by Dr. Tsewang Ngodup*
In this reflective and deeply personal essay, Dr. Tsewang Ngodup explores the significance of Nobel Peace Prize Day through the lens of Tibet’s ongoing struggle and the universal quest for human dignity. Drawing on historical context, contemporary developments and his own lived experience as a Tibetan refugee, physician and community leader, Dr. Ngodup offers a powerful meditation on resilience, responsibility and hope.
http://tsamtruk.com/2025/12/10/nobel-peace-prize-day-a-personal-reflection-by-dr-tsewang-ngodup/
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[Book Review] The Robe and the Sword: How Buddhist Extremism Is Shaping Modern Asia by Sonia Faleiro A Book Review Submitted by an Anonymous Contributor to Tsamtruk.com. Two Buddhisms: How Faleiro's New Book Separates Aggressors from the Oppressed In the collective imagination of the West,…
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[Book Review] The Robe and the Sword: How Buddhist Extremism Is Shaping Modern Asia by Sonia Faleiro
A Book Review Submitted by an Anonymous Contributor to Tsamtruk.com. Two Buddhisms: How Faleiro's New Book Separates Aggressors from the Oppressed In the collective imagination of the West, Buddhism is frequently reduced to a monolith of serenity – a philosophy of meditation and the gentle visage of the Dalai Lama. However, in her incisive new book, The Robe and the Sword: How Buddhist Extremism Is Shaping Modern Asia, journalist…
http://tsamtruk.com/2025/12/05/book-review-the-robe-and-the-sword-how-buddhist-extremism-is-shaping-modern-asia-by-sonia-faleiro/
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Milarepa (2025): Beautiful, Confusing, and Sometimes Just Baffling A reflective Tibetan perspective on Louis Nero’s reimagining of Milarepa — a visually beautiful yet culturally unsettling film that blends creativity with controversy. By Tsering Passang Louis Nero’s Milarepa (2025) arrives as an…
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Milarepa (2025): Beautiful, Confusing, and Sometimes Just Baffling
A reflective Tibetan perspective on Louis Nero’s reimagining of Milarepa — a visually beautiful yet culturally unsettling film that blends creativity with controversy. By Tsering Passang Louis Nero’s Milarepa (2025) arrives as an ambitious, visually striking reimagining of one of Tibet’s most revered spiritual masters. Whenever someone outside our community interprets the life of Jetsun Milarepa, it naturally stirs mixed feelings – curiosity, hope, caution, and sometimes unease.
http://tsamtruk.com/2025/11/28/milarepa-2025-beautiful-confusing-and-sometimes-just-baffling/
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A FUTURE SHAPED BY COMPASSION – Reflections on “The Dalai Lama and the Future of Tibet: A Vision for Compassion and Resilience” By GATPM | 20 November 2025 Hosted by The Buddhist Society in partnership with the Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities (GATPM) An Evening of Insight,…
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A FUTURE SHAPED BY COMPASSION – Reflections on “The Dalai Lama and the Future of Tibet: A Vision for Compassion and Resilience”
By GATPM | 20 November 2025 Hosted by The Buddhist Society in partnership with the Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities (GATPM) An Evening of Insight, Reflection, and Resolve More than 100 participants joined – both in person and online – on 19 November for an inspiring evening at The Buddhist Society, where Kasur Lobsang Nyandak, one of the most seasoned and respected Tibetan leaders of the past three decades, delivered a compelling address on the future of Tibet and the global significance of…
http://tsamtruk.com/2025/11/20/a-future-shaped-by-compassion-reflections-on-the-dalai-lama-and-the-future-of-tibet-a-vision-for-compassion-and-resilience/
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Ten Years On: Speaking for Tibetan Refugees in Nepal at the United Nations in Geneva A decade ago, on 4 November 2015, I had the privilege of addressing a packed room at the Palais des Nations in Geneva during Nepal’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the United Nations. Organised by the…
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Ten Years On: Speaking for Tibetan Refugees in Nepal at the United Nations in Geneva
A decade ago, on 4 November 2015, I had the privilege of addressing a packed room at the Palais des Nations in Geneva during Nepal’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the United Nations. Organised by the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) and the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), the side event focused on one of the most vulnerable yet least visible communities in the Himalaya: the Tibetan refugees in Nepal.
http://tsamtruk.com/2025/11/18/ten-years-on-speaking-for-tibetan-refugees-in-nepal-at-the-united-nations-in-geneva/
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No More Appeasement: Why the UK Must Block China’s Mega-Embassy Now Tsering Passang and Clara Cheung 11 November 2025 | First published in Tibetan Review Ahead of a Nov 15 demonstration by critics of Beijing’s policies, actions, and rule in their repressed homelands, Tsering Passang* and Clara…
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No More Appeasement: Why the UK Must Block China’s Mega-Embassy Now
Tsering Passang and Clara Cheung 11 November 2025 | First published in Tibetan Review Ahead of a Nov 15 demonstration by critics of Beijing’s policies, actions, and rule in their repressed homelands, Tsering Passang* and Clara Cheung* contend that any final British government approval of China’s mega-embassy plan in Central London will not only erode British sovereignty and compromise national security, but also endanger the very communities who fled CCP repression for safety in the country.
http://tsamtruk.com/2025/11/11/no-more-appeasement-why-the-uk-must-block-chinas-mega-embassy-now/
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The Dalai Lama and the Future of Tibet: A Vision for Compassion and Resilience A Special Lecture by Kasur Lobsang Nyandak, Former Minister of Tibet’s Government-in-Exile Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2025 Time: 6.30pm - 8pm Venue: The Buddhist Society and Online Join us for an extraordinary evening with Kasur…
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The Dalai Lama and the Future of Tibet: A Vision for Compassion and Resilience
A Special Lecture by Kasur Lobsang Nyandak, Former Minister of Tibet’s Government-in-Exile Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2025 Time: 6.30pm - 8pm Venue: The Buddhist Society and Online Join us for an extraordinary evening with Kasur Lobsang Nyandak, a prominent Tibetan leader and former Minister of the Central Tibetan Administration, now serving as Executive Director of the Norbulingka Institute…
http://tsamtruk.com/2025/11/06/the-dalai-lama-and-the-future-of-tibet-a-vision-for-compassion-and-resilience/
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[Defend Britain from Beijing’s Influence] JOIN the 7th United Protest: STOP the CCP’s Mega-Embassy at Royal Mint Court – A Direct Threat to UK National Security The Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities (GATPM) is delighted to join this vital coalition once again and calls on every…
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[Defend Britain from Beijing’s Influence] JOIN the 7th United Protest: STOP the CCP’s Mega-Embassy at Royal Mint Court – A Direct Threat to UK National Security
The Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities (GATPM) is delighted to join this vital coalition once again and calls on every concerned individual, community, and ally to stand in solidarity. Your presence on 15 November 2025 is essential. This is our chance to expose the wrongs, amplify the voices of the oppressed, and apply sustained pressure on the UK government to permanently revoke permission for China to convert the historic Royal Mint Court into a CCP intelligence hub.
http://tsamtruk.com/2025/11/03/defend-britain-from-beijings-influence-join-the-7th-united-protest-stop-the-ccps-mega-embassy-at-royal-mint-court-a-direct-threat-to-uk-national-security/
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China: 90 NGOs, led by RSF, demand the release of Gui Minhai on the 10th anniversary of his kidnapping 15 October 2025 | RSF A coalition of 90 press freedom and human rights NGOs, led by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), has called for the release of Swedish publisher Gui Minhai, founder of the…
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China: 90 NGOs, led by RSF, demand the release of Gui Minhai on the 10th anniversary of his kidnapping
15 October 2025 | RSF A coalition of 90 press freedom and human rights NGOs, led by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), has called for the release of Swedish publisher Gui Minhai, founder of the Hong Kong-based publishing house Mighty Current, on the 10th anniversary of his kidnapping by Chinese agents in Thailand. The press freedom advocate has been forcibly disappeared by the regime, with no updates about his whereabouts for the past five years.
http://tsamtruk.com/2025/10/15/china-90-ngos-led-by-rsf-demand-the-release-of-gui-minhai-on-the-10th-anniversary-of-his-kidnapping/
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[Book Review] Illuminating Injustice: A Powerful Call to Action Through “The Message” Tsering Passang The Message, a profoundly moving and visually arresting cartoon-story book crafted by Voice of the Disappeared, stands as a powerful testament to the unyielding spirit of Tibetans living under the…
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[Book Review] Illuminating Injustice: A Powerful Call to Action Through “The Message”
Tsering Passang The Message, a profoundly moving and visually arresting cartoon-story book crafted by Voice of the Disappeared, stands as a powerful testament to the unyielding spirit of Tibetans living under the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) oppressive occupation since 1950. This concise yet deeply affecting work uses vivid illustrations and minimal text to weave a narrative that resonates with readers as young as 8, as well as adults.
http://tsamtruk.com/2025/10/14/book-review-illuminating-injustice-a-powerful-call-to-action-through-the-message/
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Urgent Call for Action from 52 Rights Groups on Systemic Abuses and Political Control in Hong Kong’s Prisons September 30, 2025 The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)Palais des NationsCH-1211 Geneva 10,…
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Urgent Call for Action from 52 Rights Groups on Systemic Abuses and Political Control in Hong Kong’s PrisonsÂ
September 30, 2025 The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)Palais des NationsCH-1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland Dear High Commissioner Volker Türk, As a coalition of 52 civil society organizations committed to human rights and the rule of law, we write collectively to urgently raise serious concerns regarding the systemic abuses occurring inside Hong Kong’s prisons, as detailed in the recent report by the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong (CFHK) Foundation, “
http://tsamtruk.com/2025/09/30/urgent-call-for-action-from-52-rights-groups-on-systemic-abuses-and-political-control-in-hong-kongs-prisons/
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As
#Bonhams
prepares to auction rare art collections from Sir Basil Gould’s Tibetan
#missions
, questions resurface about
#Britain’s
past support for an
#independent
#Tibet
– and its future role amid rising Indo-Pacific tensions and
#China’s
expanding influence.
tsamtruk.com/2025/05/21/a...
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A Forgotten Ally? British Envoy Sir Basil Gould’s Historic Tibet Collection at Bonhams Reignites Debate on UK’s Tibet Legacy and China Policy
Tsering Passang | 21 May 2025 As Bonhams prepares to auction rare artworks from Sir Basil Gould’s Tibetan missions, questions resurface about Britain’s past support for an independent Tibet – and i…
https://tsamtruk.com/2025/05/21/a-forgotten-ally-british-envoy-sir-basil-goulds-historic-tibet-collection-at-bonhams-reignites-debate-on-uks-tibet-legacy-and-china-policy/
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It's clear that
@werahobhouse.bsky.social
's steadfast advocacy for the oppressed & voiceless has come at a personal cost.
@callumandersonmp.bsky.social
is right when he stated
@ukgovernment.bsky.social
must block "China’s threatening super-embassy" in London.
#China's
#persecuted
communities
#AGREE
.
add a skeleton here at some point
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@gatpm2020.bsky.social
urged the Vietnamese Prime Minister to investigate into the arrest and sudden death of Tulku Hungkar Dorje, a revered Tibetan religious leader and humanitarian, under suspicious circumstances involving Vietnamese police and Chinese secret agents.
tsamtruk.com/2025/04/13/g...
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Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities Demands Immediate Vietnamese Action and Transparency in Death of Tibetan Religious Leader Tulku Hungkar Dorje
Tulku Hungkar Dorje’s Arrest and Death Raise Alarming Questions of Chinese Secret Agent Involvement on Vietnamese Soil 13 April 2025, London / GATPM: The Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted …
https://tsamtruk.com/2025/04/13/global-alliance-for-tibet-persecuted-minorities-demands-immediate-vietnamese-action-and-transparency-in-death-of-tibetan-religious-leader-tulku-hungkar-dorje/
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