China Human Rights News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Japan's Tibet support groups hold annual meeting, urge action against Chinese oppression
Tokyo, March 31: The Tibet Support Groups in Japan conducted their annual meeting via an online platform on March 29.
European nations address rights violations in Tibet at UN Human Rights Council amid China's 'oppressive' policies
Geneva, March 23: The ongoing human rights violations in Tibet have drawn significant international condemnation, with 28 European countries raising serious concerns during the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, as reported by Tibet.net.
Daughter of jailed Uyghur economist vows to highlight Chinese oppression
Tokyo, Mar 6: Jewher Ilham, the daughter of jailed Uyghur economist Ilham Tohti, has vowed to make people all over the world aware of the oppression that Uyghurs are suffering in the Xinjiang province of China.
China unlawfully detains thousands, convicts 1,545 'prisoners of conscience' in 6 years, says rights group
Beijing, March 6: Chinese authorities have unlawfully detained thousands of individuals for peacefully asserting or exercising their rights over the past six years and have sentenced 1,545 individuals classified as prisoners of conscience, a rights organization reported on Wednesday, according to Radio Free Asia (RFA).
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights voices concern over restrictions in China
Geneva, March 3: At the 58th session of the Human Rights Council, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk delivered a powerful statement, underscoring urgent human rights issues in China.
CTA remembers Tibetan monk Tapey, condemns China's repression
Dharamshala February 28: The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) pays tribute to Tapey, a 27-year-old monk from Kirti Monastery in Amdo Ngaba, who self-immolated in 2009 after local officials canceled a prayer ceremony at his monastery, which initiated a series of self-immolation protests across Tibet.
Tibetan community protests at UNHRC Session in Geneva, condemns China's human rights violations
Geneva, February 25: The Tibetan Community of Switzerland and Liechtenstein (TCSL) organised a protest in front of the United Nations headquarters in Geneva on the opening day of the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on February 24 (local time).
ETGE President criticises Colombia University professor's pro-China remarks
Washington DC, February 24: The President of the East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE), Dr Mamtimin Ala, has sharply criticised Dr Jeffrey Sachs, a Harvard PhD and Professor at Columbia University, for his recent pro-China comments.
Chinese diaspora in Austria hold protest against ongoing religious persecution in China
Vienna, February 24: In a powerful call for religious freedom, members of the Chinese diaspora in Austria, along with supporters, staged a protest Vienna against the continued religious oppression in China.
Chinese VP's attendance at Donald Trump's inauguration sparks activist backlash
Washington DC, January 21: Students for a Free Tibet, the Washingtonians Supporting Hong Kong, and the Uyghur American Association jointly condemned the attendance of Chinese Vice President Han Zheng at the US Presidential inauguration of Donald Trump.