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.

One Detained, Another Released

March 21, 2015;

Chinese authorities have detained a monk from Labrang Tashikyil monastery in Kanlho Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu. Jamyang Jinpa, 43, was detained since last Friday without providing a reason, Golog Jigme a former political prisoner now in exile had told the Radio Free Asia. In a separate incidence, Norbu Tsering, a Tibetan protestor arrested seven years ago for participating in a rally, has been released in “weak and poor” health in Kardze.

    Print       Email