Topic: Tibetan Politics

Two Tibetans self-immolate in Lhasa: is protest spreading?

Two Tibetans set themselves on fire Sunday in the first such protests against Chinese rule in Lhasa, the tightly controlled Tibetan capital. At least 34 Tibetans have self-immolated since March 2011.

Self-immolations in Tibet must resonate in America

Tibetans around the world are in mourning for the more than 25 Tibetans who have immolated themselves over the past year in protest against China's oppression. These self-immolations are also desperate cries for support from the international community. Americans can help.

As Tibetan New Year approaches, China tightens grip

A senior Chinese official has ordered tighter security in Tibetan Buddhist monasteries and on main roads following deadly protests in Tibetan-inhabited Sichuan province.

Chinese police fire into crowd of Tibetan protesters, say witnesses

But Chinese authorities said that overseas advocacy groups were twisting the truth about what happened with Tibetan protesters Monday in order to undermine the government.

Carving out a little piece of Tibet in India

A Tibetan exile in the mountains of India has turned to carving to remind him of his homeland.

Young lawyer aids exile Tibetans with his language and legal skills

In Dharmasala, lawyer Vinayak Sharma uses his language and legal skills to help Tibetans facing India's complex legal system.

Tibetan exiles elect Harvard lawyer to take over Dalai Lama's political role

A Harvard fellow was elected head of Tibet's government-in-exile on Wednesday, and is slated to take over the Dalai Lama's political role this summer.

Dalai Lama set to resign. What role will he play then?

The Dalai Lama announced Thursday that he is relinquishing his political leadership of the Tibetan exile movement. But how much will the move actually change his role?

Here’s an explanation of his past roles and the structure of the Tibetan government in exile.

China dismisses Dalai Lama's move to step down as a 'trick'

The Dalai Lama said on Thursday he would step down as political leader of the Tibetan exile movement. But China still appears unwilling to make concessions to exile leaders.

China: Tibet won't fall apart if Dalai Lama dies

Dalai Lama reincarnation: The Dalai Lama, who is regarded as 14th in a line of reincarnations dating to the 14th century, has at times insisted his successor would be born in exile, but he has also said the tradition could end with his death.

How Tibet's Karmapa Lama is fueling China and India border tensions

Chinese cash seized from the Indian monastery of the top Tibetan figure has underscored growing tensions between India and China -- and increased feelings of insecurity among the thousands of Tibetans in India.

Tibet protests Chinese being taught as sole language in regional schools

Tibet protests the Chinese government decision to teach only Chinese in regional schools. Just two years ago, violent protests in Tibet's capital of Lhasa resulted in numerous deaths and injuries.

Dalai Lama to China: Follow me on Twitter

The Dalai Lama held a live Twitter conversation on Friday, reaching out those living in China.