What's Happening in Tibet?

“Tibet will always have a deep impression on us. Please do support the Tibetans who are struggling for some freedom.” (Travellers to Tibet Steve and Ulrike / Phayul.com)

On the outskirts of Dharamsala - march to Tibet. (Photo by Tenzin Dasel / Phayul.com)

Monday, 10 March 2008 - about 300 monks from Drepung monastery (near Lhasa) trying to march to the capital to commemorate the unsuccessful uprising in 1959 against the Chinese occupation. About 70 people, mainly monks, detained following the protest. March stopped by police, now Drepung monastery sealed by military.
Tuesday, 11 March 2008 - about 600 monks from Sera monastery (Lhasa) trying to march in protest against the detentions from the previous day - stopped soon afterwards by the police controlling the monastery - police used tear gas, they were armed with electric prods, or had firearms.

Dharamsala, India - about 100 Tibetans living in India returning back to China in support of free Tibet - stopped by Indian police.
Kathmandu, Nepal - about 1,000 Tibetan exiles clashed with police while trying to march to the Chinese embassy to protest about the Olympic games.
Wednesday, 12 March 2008 - Lhasa calm, police controlling Potala palace and monasteries, all internet cafes "closed".