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Contact is taking a break after 25 years of bringing you news of Tibet and Tibetan issues. We are celebrating our 25 years by bringing you the story of Contact and the people who have made it happen, and our archive is still there for you to access at any time, and below you can read the story of Contact, how it came into being and the wonderful reflections of the people who have made it happen over the years.

When and how Contact will re-emerge and evolve will be determined by those who become involved.

Jigme Gyatso

July 25, 2022;

Jigme Gyatso, the Tibetan monk, activist and former political prisoner, has died at his home in Gansu, reports Radio Free Asia. A monk from Labrang Monastery, Jigme Gyatso was subjected to severe beatings during his time in jail and had been in poor health since his release in 2016. RFA reports that he became an “instant hero” in 2009 after making a video describing his brutal treatment while in custody.

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