Dalai Lama Birthday Song: Two Tibetans Detained in China
Two young Tibetan men, Tsukte (Asang) and Pelkyong, have been arbitrarily detained by Chinese authorities. Their alleged crime? Performing a song celebrating the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday.
This latest incident, reported by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) on July 31, 2025, highlights the ongoing cultural suppression within occupied Tibet.
The detention underscores China’s relentless efforts to stifle Tibetan cultural expression and religious freedom. The arbitrary nature of the arrests further fuels concerns about human rights violations in the region.
This act of suppression, coming at a time of global attention on human rights, raises serious questions about China’s commitment to international norms. The international community must strongly condemn this blatant disregard for fundamental freedoms and demand the immediate release of Tsukte and Pelkyong. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for sustained pressure on China to respect the human rights of Tibetans.
