A Tibetan studies conference is canceled in Nepal at the request of officials
Summary
A Tibetan studies conference planned for August in Nepal was canceled after government officials requested it not be held. The officials did not explain why, but Nepal’s close relationship with China and restrictions on pro-Tibetan activities are likely factors.Key Facts
- The International Association for Tibetan Studies was set to hold a seminar in Kathmandu from August 23-26.
- The event was organized by the Himalaya Centre for Asian Studies at Kathmandu University.
- Nepal’s government asked organizers to cancel the conference without giving a reason.
- Nepal has a strong relationship with China and does not allow activities that support Tibetan independence.
- China has controlled Tibet since 1951 and restricts Tibetan political and cultural activities.
- Thousands of Tibetan refugees live in or pass through Nepal to see the Dalai Lama in exile in India.
- Nepal permits Tibetan cultural events only within monasteries or schools and monitors them closely.
- Police have used force in the past to stop protests by Tibetan refugees in Nepal.
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