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🕊️ Pope Francis passed away on April 20, 2025, at the Vatican—leaving behind a legacy of compassion and global moral leadership.

🙏 Tibetan leaders expressed deep respect and offered prayers, honoring his lifelong dedication to peace, truth, and compassion.

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Today, April 25, marks the 36th birthday of Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, the 11th Panchen Lama of Tibet. Recognized by the Dalai Lama in 1995 at just six years old, he and his family were taken by Chinese authorities shortly after—and have not been seen since.

His continued disappearance reflects China’s long-standing repression of Tibetan religious freedom and culture.

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On April 23, 2025, Tibetans in San Francisco gathered at Downtown Berkeley bart station for a peaceful candlelight vigil.

Organized by members of the San Francisco Regional Tibetan Youth Congress (SFRTYC) calling for a full investigation into the suspicious death of Tulku Hungkar Dorje Rinpoche in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

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😔 RFA reports that a delegation of monks from his monastery traveled from Tibet to retrieve his remains, but they were denied access to official cremation documents and weren’t allowed to meet with Vietnamese authorities.

😔 It remains unclear whether they were even present during the cremation, which took place at Long Tho Cremation Park — 40 Kms from the hospital where his body was held.

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The banners carried powerful messages aimed at China’s political system:

“Without political system reform, there will be no national rejuvenation.”

“The people do not need a political party with unchecked power.”

“China does not need anyone to point out the direction. Democracy is the direction.”

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✊🏼 Fear mounts over the imminent cremation of Tibetan Buddhist leader Tulku Hungkar Dorje in Vietnam, as Tibetan organizations in Dharamshala warn it could destroy vital evidence of possible foul play.

✊🏼 They allege Chinese officials are pushing for the cremation under strict conditions—no photos, no Vietnamese Buddhists present.

✊🏼 Activists are urging the Vietnamese government to halt the cremation until an independent investigation is allowed. They’re also calling on the international community to step in and demand justice before it’s too late.

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🇳🇱 Thank you Netherlands!

The resolution, made up of three motions, was introduced by MPs Jan Paternotte, Isa Kahraman, D.G. Boswijk, E. Van der Burg, Stephan van Baarle, Tom van der Lee, Don Ceder, Chris Stoffer, Martin Oostenbrink, and Joi NB. It received overwhelming support across party lines.

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Ragya Gangjong Sherig Norbuling School in Golog, eastern Tibet has received official permission to reopen, with plans to relaunch as a vocational school.

According to Tibet Times, in a video shared by founder Ven. Jigme Gyaltsen, he announced the approval and expressed hope that future students will gain essential technical skills.

While the school once specialized in Tibetan language and academics, it will now focus on vocational training.

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U.S. Congressman Jim McGovern urges a full and transparent investigation into the mysterious death of Tibetan religious figure Tulku Hungkar Dorjee in Vietnam, saying he was “troubled to learn” of it.

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🙏 Sad news of Tulku Hungkar Dorje Rinpoche's death under Chinese custody in Vietnam has sparked protests worldwide.

Tibetans in Dharamsala held candlelight vigils while the Tibetan Youth Congress protested at the Chinese Embassy in Delhi demanding truth and justice.

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