International

Dharamshala, India — Condemning China’s re-education policy and the suppression of minority languages, the delegation of the European Parliament expressed strong support for the Middle Way Approach which merely seeks genuine autonomy for Tibet.

Paris, France — The 2017 World Press Freedom Index compiled by the Paris based World Media Watchdog, "Reporters Without Borders" (RSF) reflects a world in which attacks on the media have become commonplace and strongmen are on the rise.

Amid reports of cancellation of celebrations to mark 60 years in exile of the Dalai Lama because of a government directive, the Tibetan government-in-exile has shifted one of the events to Dharamshala and cancelled the other one. Both were to be held in Delhi.

Media groups and journalists back RSF call for creation of special representative to UN secretary-general for safety of journalists.

On 21 February 2018, UN human rights experts issued a call for the immediate release of Tibetan human rights activist, Tashi Wangchuk, following a recent ruling by a Chinese court to uphold the charges of ‘incitement of separatism’ against him.

Moscow rejects NATO commander's remark that it is 'perhaps' aiding the Taliban in fighting against US and allied forces.