• China arrests three monks, closes school in Qinghai – 19 March 2010

Three monks of Ditsa Monastery including a reincarnated lama was arbitrarily arrested and detained by the Chinese security forces under suspicion of their involvement in pasting political pamphlets in the monastery and a school run by the monastery was forcibly closed for unknown reason, according to confirmed information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD).

• China detains hundreds of Tibetans in Lhasa under “Strike Hard Campaign” – 5 March 2010

With the launch of "Strike Hard" Campaign in the "Tibet Autonomous Region" (‘TAR’) from 2nd March, the Chinese security forces had detained nearly 500 Tibetans alone from Lhasa city alone, according to reports given in the state run web portal.

• China launches “Strike Hard” Campaign ahead of sensitive anniversary – 3 March 2010

The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy(TCHRD) condemns in strongest term over Chinese authorities’ launching of the “Strike Hard” campaign aimed at carrying out further detentions of Tibetans in Tibet as the March anniversary of the Tibetan Uprising approaches.

• A Tibetan sentenced to suspended death sentence, two others to life and 16 years in prison in Nyarong – 24 February 2010

The Kardze Intermediate People’s Court has sentenced three Tibetans from Nyarong County (Ch: Xinlong xian) to varying prison terms, according to confirmed information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD).

• TCHRD Releases 2009 Annual Report on the Human Rights Situation in Tibet – 22 January 2010

Dharamsala: The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) releases its 2009 Annual Report: Human Rights Situation in Tibet both in Tibetan and English languages. The annual report focuses on various spheres of human rights violations in Tibet: Civil and Political Liberties, Right to Education, development and Religious freedom.

• TCHRD condemns China sentencing of Tibetan Filmmaker Dhondup Wangchen – 8 January 2010

The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) condemns in strongest term over China’s sentencing of Tibetan Filmmaker Dhondup Wangchen on 28 December 2009. It is not exactly known where his trial took place; however, it was believed that he was tried in a court in Xining, the provincial capital of Qinghai Province, where he had been detained since his arrest. According to Dhondup’s Cousin Gejong Tsetrin living in Switzerland who help distribute the film, the sentence was announced on 28 December 2009.

• China sentences Tulku Phurbu Tsering Rinpoche to 8 years, 6 months in jail – 29 December 2009

The Kardze (Ch: Ganzi) Intermediate People’s Court in Dartsedo (Ch: Kangding) on 23 December 2009 sentenced renowned Tibetan lama, Tulku Phurbu Tsering Rinpoche to 8 years and six months in prison, according to the latest information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) from reliable sources.

• Tibetans continue with fasting and protest, situation extremely volatile in Nyachuka : Update – 11 December 2009

The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) learnt from various sources that the situation in Nyagchuka County, Kardze “TAP”, Sichuan Province has been extremely tense and volatile. Large convoys of armed forces and riot police in full combat gears are at the area to contain the ever-increasing volatile situation on the ground.

• TCHRD Press Statement on the 61st Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights – 10 December 2009

Today, 10 December 2009, we celebrate the 61st anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It is a solemn occasion for all of us about the great importance of this day and virtue of this document to people across the globe. It is once again a solemn reminder for us to redeem our pledge and commitment to promote dignity and justice for all human beings.

• China sends additional military forces to contain the situation in Nyachuka: Update – 9 December 2009

According to the latest information received from reliable sources, the situation in Nyachuka County (Ch: Yajiang xian ), Kardze “TAP”, Sichuan Province remains extremely tense with reports of Chinese authorities sending additional convoys of military forces to the area to contain the volatile situation. Since December 5, people from all walks of life in Nyachuka county has been staging peaceful protests and petitioning the Chinese authorities for the immediate release of well known local spiritual figure Tulku Tenzin Delek Rinpoche.

• SIXTY TIBETANS DETAINED IN KARDZE FOR PETITIONING – 8 December 2009

Around sixty local Tibetans from Nyagchuka County (Ch: Yajiang Xian), Kardze “Tibet Autonomous Prefecture (“TAP”), Sichuan Province has been arrested by local Public Security Bureau (PSB) while appealing for an immediate release of well known local spiritual figure Tulku Tenzin Delek Rinpoche, according to confirmed information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD).

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