Washington D.C — “China continues to be one of the worst abusers of religious freedom in the world. They have engaged in genocide and crimes against humanity against the Uyghurs. They also continue their repression, as I spoke about, of Tibetan Buddhists, but also Protestants, Catholics, the Falun Gong, Hui Muslims,” said Rashad Hussain, US Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom, on the occasion of the release of the 2021 International Religious Freedom Report on June 2, 2022.
China tries to silence Tibetans even in free countries: Activist Chemi Lhamo
Oslo, Norway — “Tibet continues in various forms of violence, from political oppression to social, and economic discrimination, cultural and religious suppression, environmental destructions, the Chinese government spends billions of dollars every year to try control and infiltrate our communities, intimidate us, and silence our calls for freedom,” said Chemi Lhamo, the Tibetan activist at the Oslo Freedom Forum 2022.
Tibet was never a part of China but the Middle Way remains a viable solution: Tibetan activists
Geneva — Tibetan activists and supporters of Tibet in Switzerland protested against the Chinese government on the day of the forced signing of the 17th point of the agreement between Tibet and China, stating, "Tibet was never part of China, but the Middle Way remains a viable solution."
Sikyong congratulates Anthony Albanese on his election as PM of Australia
Dharamshala — Sikyong of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) conveyed a congratulatory letter to Anthony Albanese on his election as the 31st Prime Minister of Australia and thanked the Australian government and people for their humanitarian and rehabilitative support to the Tibetan community in Australia.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama congratulates Albanese, new Prime Minister of Australia
Dharamshala — His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibet, congratulated Anthony Albanese on his election as Prime Minister of Australia and wished him success in meeting the challenges ahead to fulfill the hopes and aspirations of the Australian people and contribute to a more harmonious world.
Speaker of TPiE congratulates Albanese on his election as PM of Australia
Dharamshala — Khenpo Sonam Tenphel, Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile (TPiE) , on behalf of Tibetans in and outside Tibet and the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile extended his heartfelt congratulations to Anthony Albanese on taking the oath as Prime Minister of Australia.
China's attempt of changing Tibetans' minds in Tibet totally failed: Dalai Lama to US delegation
The spiritual leader of Tibet described the US special coordinator for Tibet on Thursday that China had failed totally in its decade-long effort to change the minds of the Tibetan people in Tibet during their meeting, which discussed the importance of world peace and the abundant democracy and freedom in the US and India.