Lhasa has been virtually sealed off and religious practices curtailed as the Chinese authorities seek to enforce the latest round of official commemoration of the anniversary of the "peaceful liberation" of Tibet.
The International Campaign for Tibet welcomes today's announcement from the White House of a meeting between President Obama and His Holiness the Dalai Lama tomorrow, July 16, 2011. ICT appreciates the White House acknowledging the importance of a direct discussion between President Obama and His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and the strong voices in Congress in support of this meeting. »continue
The Dalai Lama held discussions with congressional leaders in the U.S. Capital on July 7 amidst speculation about whether President Obama and Secretary Clinton would meet the Tibetan leader during his 10-day Washington, D.C. visit. »continue
Speaker Boehner and Congresswoman Pelosi listen as His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaks to members of the press on Capitol Hill. (OHHDL)
Updated:The 12 Tibetans detained following the candlelight vigil on June 21 were released on the order of the Supreme Court in Kathmandu yesterday (July 10).
