Political Prisoners

12 January, 2012
International Campaign for Tibet

Tibetans protest killing of Tibetan by police in Gansu

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4 November, 2011
International Campaign for Tibet

Tibetan nun self-immolates in Kardze: continued resistance despite Chinese crackdown

A Tibetan nun called Palden Choetso set fire to herself yesterday (November 3) in Kardze (Chinese: Ganzi) Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan, the Tibetan area of Kham. »continue

1 November, 2011
Associated Press

Nepalese police detain more than 100 Tibetan exiles protesting against Chinese rule

KATMANDU, Nepal — Nepalese police detained more than 100 Tibetan exiles on Tuesday who had gathered to pray for nine Tibetans who set themselves on fire to protest against Chinese rule.
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16 October, 2011
International Campaign for Tibet

Self-immolations continue in Tibet; 8th young Tibetan man sets fire to himself in Ngaba

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Norbu Damdrul, a 19-year old former monk at Kirti monastery in Ngaba, who set fire to himself in protest on October 15, 2011.
2 September, 2011
International Campaign for Tibet

Tibetan scholar monk who gave torture testimony detained for fourth time

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Jigme Guri, known as Labrang Jigme, was detained on August 20. His current whereabouts are not known.
Jigme Guri, known as Labrang Jigme, was detained on August 20. His current whereabouts are not known.
17 August, 2011
International Campaign for Tibet

China's heavy hand in Kathmandu: Tibetans detained in advance of Zhou Yongkang visit

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22 July, 2011
International Campaign for Tibet

Xi Jinping reiterates hardline policies: Tibetans detained in buildup to visit of China's next top leader

  • Tension in Lhasa during visit of China's presumed next Party Secretary; pre-emptive detentions during police raids prior to visit
  • Xi Jinping blames Dalai Lama for problems in Tibet, reiterates Party hardline
  • Tibetans told to adopt "expressions of joy and gratitude" for their "peaceful liberation" as crackdown intensifies

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Chinese security personnel in Lhasa in March, 2008 during a military crackdown which lead to an unprecedented wave of peaceful protests.
14 July, 2011
International Campaign for Tibet

“The source of all refuge in this life and the next”: CECC roundtable on the Dalai Lama’s significance to Tibetans

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Ngawang Sangdrol, who served 11 years in the infamous Drapchi Prison, related the story of her detention and torture at the age of 13.
13 July, 2011
International Campaign for Tibet

Nepal Supreme Court orders release of 12 Tibetans

The Supreme Court of Nepal has ordered the release of a group of 12 Tibetans after finding that their 20 days in detention was‚ "without reasonable explanation…and that said detention is illegal," according to court documents obtained by the International Campaign for Tibet. »continue

The twelve Tibetans were greeted with khatags (a Tibetan white blessing scarf) by supporters upon their release on July 10, 2011. (ICT)
1 July, 2011
International Campaign for Tibet

Nepalese officials restrict Karmapa celebrations; 47 currently in detention

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