Tag: Woeser

88th, 89th Self-Immolations Reported, as Protests Strain Middle Way

Dharamsala-based Phayul.com reports that the 88th and 89th Tibetan self-immolations since 2009 took place on Wednesday and Thursday respectively, bringing the total for November to 27. Sources have identified the Tibetan man as Wangdhen Khar, 21 years of age. “Martyr Wande Khar set himself on fire on Wednesday, November 28 at around 7 pm (local time) in Tsoe region of Kanlho, eastern Tibet,” Zoege

November 29, 2012 3:51 PM

Tibet’s Untouchable Environmental Challenges

Tibet’s environment is in jeopardy due to mining and hydropower operations, but despite increasing damage, many are afrai

May 8, 2013 7:06 AM

Woeser: Apple “Surrendered” to Chinese Government

Earlier this month, Apple removed an app including three of dissident writer Wang Lixiong’s books from its App Stor

May 2, 2013 7:15 PM

Tibetan Writer Honored by U.S. State Department

Tibetan writer Tsering Woeser is one of ten recipients of the U.S. Secretary of State’s 2013 International Women of Coura

March 5, 2013 1:34 PM

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