The Tibet Brief is an ICT publication for policy-makers, providing concise information and perspectives on the political, economic and human rights situation in Tibet. In this edition:
Monks imprisoned for 10-13 years following self-immolation by Kirti monk
New Chinese Communist Party Secretary for the TAR: Beijing Withdraws Hardliner Zhang Qingli
Nepal arrests 20 Tibetan teenagers
New Kashag formed: Kalon Tripa’s nominated ministers approved by the Tibetan Parliament in-exile
Tibetan writer Woeser receives Prince Claus Award for outstanding cultural achievement and influencet
Propaganda and Journalism in Tibet
NEW – Political prisoners highlight: Tenzin Choedrak
The European Parliament’s Human Rights Subcommittee elected MEP Barbara Lochbihler as its new chairwoman.
