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1. Monks imprisoned for 10-13 years following self-immolation by Kirti monk
2. New Chinese Communist Party Secretary for the TAR: Beijing Withdraws Hardliner Zhang Qingli
3. Nepal arrests 20 Tibetan teenagers
4. New Kashag formed: Kalon Tripa’s nominated ministers approved by the Tibetan Parliament in-exile
5. Tibetan writer Woeser receives Prince Claus Award for outstanding cultural achievement and influence
6. Propaganda and Journalism in Tibet
7. NEW – Political prisoners highlight: Tenzin Choedrak
8. The European Parliament’s Human Rights Subcommittee elected MEP Barbara Lochbihler as its new chairwoman
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