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.

Returnees Questioned

July 27, 2022;

Tibetans returning home from visits abroad are being questioned by the Chinese authorities, reports Radio Free Asia, who’s local sources are saying that the authorities are looking for signs of disloyalty or separatist sentiment. RFA’s source said they are asked about “possible involvement in political activities,” and have to attend frequent meetings where they are told how to “live ‘a decent life’ […] and to stay away from sensitive political issues”.

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