Tibetan deaths caused by separatist plots, says China

China says Tibetans shot dead by police during the worst unrest to hit the conflicted Sichuan region since 2008 were part of a separatist plot.

China tells US to back off Tibet affair

The US was told not to interfere in China's affairs after it voiced concern over the spate of self-immolations by Tibetan monks in the area.

Tibetan monk dies from self-immolation

A Tibetan monk has died after setting himself alight in protest against the Chinese government's lack of religious freedom in the region.

Tibetan sets himself on fire at Chinese embassy in India

A Tibetan activist had burns to his legs when he set himself alight outside the Chinese embassy in India, following a wave of deadly self-immolations.

Dalai Lama's prayers for Tibetans are terrorism, says China

China has accused the Dalai Lama of "terrorism in disguise" for supporting Tibetans who have set themselves on fire in protest at Beijing's rule.

ANC's democratic dissonance

It is a fiery, tragic indictment of the total absence of freedom of speech in Tibet and China.

Tibet's new leader gets the Dalai Lama's blessing

Lobsang Sangay, a Harvard scholar, has taken office as head of the Tibetan government in exile, vowing to free his homeland from Chinese "colonialism.

Dalai Lama bows out of Tibetan politics

The Dalai Lama has formally relinquished his political powers to Prime Minister in Exile Lobsang Sangay, but will remain the symbol of Tibetan unity.

Exiled Tibetans face vote, and risky new world

It may be a low-key campaign for 83 000 votes dotted around the globe, but an election of exiled Tibetans may ring in momentous changes.

Friends of Tibet promise to continue fight for Dalai Lama

Local politicians and lobbyists vowed to continue their fight for a South African entry visa for the Dalai Lama following meetings with him in India.

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