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.