Contact is taking a holiday!

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.

Covid Lockdown

August 10, 2022;

Areas in and around Tibet’s capital city Lhasa are in lockdown following an outbreak of Covid-19 reports the Tibetan Review, citing Chinese state media reports and saying there are now 22 cases. This follows 920 Covid-free days since the beginning of the pandemic in January 2020. “Static management” has been imposed in Lhasa and Shigatse and the Potala Palace in Lhasa is closed.

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