Tibet
# tibet - Saturday 30 March, 2013
Chance of survivors “slim” in Tibet landslide search
Rescuers have not been able to find any survivors so far following a giant landslide in Tibet, which buried 83 mine workers under two million cubic metres of earth.
# tibet - Wednesday 5 December, 2012
Irish Tibetan community plans protest march to Chinese Embassy
The march and vigil are part of a global day of protest for Tibet on 10 December in Dublin.
# tibet - Tuesday 27 November, 2012
Four more Tibetans set themselves alight in China
More than 20 people in Tibet have set themselves on fire this month in protest at China’s rule.
# tibet - Thursday 21 June, 2012
Best mates: Prince Charles and the Dalai Lama (pics)
But is it a case of ‘three’s a crowd’ when it comes to Camilla?
# tibet - Tuesday 22 May, 2012
One heck of a ride: Irish adventurers trekking 16,000 km from Istanbul to Shanghai
Five countries, three deserts and one mountain range will be crossed by the fundraising duo by the time they reach the east coast of China.
# tibet - Monday 14 May, 2012
China denies Dalai Lama’s accusations of poison plot
The Dalai Lama says China tried to kill him by planting poison in the hair of women who then asked him to touch their heads.
# tibet - Monday 26 March, 2012
Tibetan exile sets himself on fire at China protest
Demonstrators took to the streets of Delhi to protest an upcoming visit by the Chinese president.
# tibet - Friday 23 March, 2012
Kenny pressed on human rights issues ahead of China trip
It has been billed by the Government as a trade mission but should human rights issues be ignored?
# tibet - Tuesday 13 March, 2012
Tibetan teenage monk dies after self-immolation
The 18-year-old set himself alight during Saturday’s anniversary of the 1959 Tibetan uprising against Chinese rule.
# tibet - Saturday 10 March, 2012
Global rallies for Tibet take place in Dublin, London and New York
Protests also took place in Edinburgh, Paris, Madrid, Brisbane and other cities across the globe.
# tibet - Wednesday 7 March, 2012
China calls Tibetan immolators ‘criminals and outcasts’
Three Tibetans have set themselves on fire since Saturday in protest at China’s rule over their region.
# tibet - Sunday 12 February, 2012
Teenage Tibetan nun self-immolates in latest anti-Chinese rule protest
Activists say that a dozen Tibetan monks and nuns have died over the past year after setting themselves on fire in protest.
# tibet - Sunday 5 February, 2012
Three Tibetan monks set themselves on fire in protest – report
One man has reportedly died while two others were seriously injured in the self-immolation.
# tibet - Sunday 22 January, 2012
The Daily Fix: Sunday
In tonight’s Fix: State assets, assassinations, apologies, and a glamour model turns to economics…
Explainer: Why are Tibetan monks setting themselves on fire?
In the past year, sixteen former Tibetan monks or nuns have died by suicide after setting themselves on fire. But why?
# tibet - Sunday 8 January, 2012
Two former Tibetan monks set themselves on fire
One man has died and another has been hospitalised after setting themselves alight in protest against Chinese control over Tibetan life and culture.
# tibet - Tuesday 22 November, 2011
Shocking video of Tibetan nun’s self-immolation ‘smuggled out of China’
Tibetan rights groups say the footage shows the death of Palden Choetso, who set herself on fire earlier this month.
# tibet - Sunday 16 October, 2011
Eighth Tibetan man sets himself on fire in protest in China
The 19 year old reportedly called out “Tibet needs freedom” as he set himself alight.
# tibet - Monday 26 September, 2011
Tibetan monks injured in self-immolation protest over Chinese rule
China’s official news agency reports that the two men suffered slight burns and are in stable condition.
# tibet - Tuesday 20 September, 2011
50 killed in quake in India, Nepal and Tibet
Officials fear that the death toll will rise as landslides and communications difficulties prevent rescue workers from reaching potential survivors.
# tibet - Wednesday 31 August, 2011
Tibetan monks jailed over immolation death
Three men have been convicted of intentional homicide and sentenced to between ten and 13 years in prison.
# tibet - Monday 15 August, 2011
Tibetan monk dies in self-immolation protest over Chinese rule
Today’s incident is the second reported self-immolation protest by a monk in Tibet this year.
# tibet - Monday 8 August, 2011
New Tibetan leader sworn in as prime minister
The new head of the Tibetan government-in-exile has been sworn in, relieving the Dalai Lama of his political role.
# tibet - Sunday 17 July, 2011
Obama-Lama summit goes ahead but China ain’t pleased
It was an informal affair at a meeting of Tibet’s spiritual leader and the US president.
# tibet - Saturday 16 July, 2011
Obama-Lama meeting to go ahead despite Chinese appeals
China calls on the US to withdraw the Dalai Lama’s invitation to the White House, but the meeting will go ahead.
# tibet - Friday 8 July, 2011
The week in photos
This is the week that was, in pictures.
# tibet - Tuesday 31 May, 2011
Dalai Lama formally gives up his political role
The 73-year-old has ceded his political and administrative powers over the exiled Tibetan community to the newly elected Prime Minister but will stay on as the Tibetan spiritual leader.
# tibet - Wednesday 27 April, 2011
Tibetan community get new political leader
A Harvard legal scholar has been elected as the next prime minister of Tibet’s government-in-exile, following the relinquishing of political power by the Dalai Lama.
# tibet - Wednesday 13 April, 2011
The Daily Fix: Wednesday
In today’s Fix: the Dalai Lama visits Kildare; EU imposes multi-million euro fine on price-fixing cartel; and Rio Ferdinand starts an odd Twitter campaign.
What not to say to the Dalai Lama
The spiritual leader of Tibet has begun his first visit to Ireland in 20 years – read this to avoid embarrassment if you happen to bump into him.
# tibet - Thursday 10 March, 2011
The Dalai Lama in his own words and pictures
As the Tibetan spiritual leader talks about stepping down we select some of his best quotes.
Dalai Lama says he will give up his political role in Tibet
The country’s spiritual leader denies that he feels disheartened by the continuing undermining of his influence by China.
# tibet - Tuesday 15 February, 2011
Dalai Lama’s nephew killed during Florida walk for Tibet
Jigme Norbu was struck by a car while taking part in the march to mark the 50th anniversary of the failed Tibetan uprising against Chinese rule.
# tibet - Friday 22 October, 2010
Dalai Lama to come to Ireland next year
The Tibetan leader has announced plans to visit next April.
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