Pico Iyer on Tibet, China and the Dalai Lama

BLANK May 10, 2008 As opening day of the Beijing Olympics approaches, the Chinese government and official media have intensified their attacks on the Dalai Lama, blaming him for the recent violent demonstrations in Tibet. Pico Iyer, whose new book is "The Open Road: The Global Journey of the Fourteenth Dalai Lama," talks with Truthdig's Jon Wiener about this intercultural conflict and about the Dalai Lama himself. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Foreign Journalists Enter Tibet

Staff / Truthdig Mar 27, 2008 China has allowed a group of foreign journalists an escorted visit to Tibet. News reports from non-state sources are coming out of Lhasa for the first time since protests and riots began two weeks ago. One described part of the city as a "war zone." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Tibet Official Denies Shootings

Staff / Truthdig Mar 17, 2008 The governor of Tibet has denied reports that Chinese security forces fired on the civilians and monks who have been demonstrating in the capital city of Lhasa and neighboring provinces. Opposition leaders say 80 or more protesters have been killed and witnesses have reported Chinese soldiers shooting at monks. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Whole World Was Watching

Sarah Stillman / Truthdig Jan 22, 2008 Remember when the world turned its attention to Burma and promised to no longer ignore the suffering of the people there? Truthdig contributor Sarah Stillman sat down with Burmese democracy organizer Maung Maung to check in on the Saffron Revolution and the brave men and women who continue to resist oppression, whether anyone is watching or not. Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )

Rambo to the Rescue in Burma

Staff / Truthdig Nov 16, 2007 If the combined power of thousands of Buddhist monks staging a nonviolent protest isn't enough to oust Burma's oppressive junta, one American hero (cue movie trailer voice-over) is coming to fight for democracy in a faraway land -- or at least stick his nose in another nation's business. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Monks Venture Out in Burma

Staff / Truthdig Oct 31, 2007 Despite a military crackdown that led to the death and capture of countless civilians, Buddhist monks are once again protesting in Burma, though in much smaller numbers than before. Still, human rights and democracy advocates consider it a promising development. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

U.S. Envoy in Burma: ‘Where Are the Monks?’

Staff / Truthdig Oct 3, 2007 Burma's military government has intensified its crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators, abducting people from their homes in the middle of the night. U.S. Embassy personnel have found some Buddhist monasteries completely deserted while others have been closed off by soldiers. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Chevron’s Pipeline Is the Burmese Regime’s Lifeline

Amy Goodman / Truthdig Oct 3, 2007 The barbarous military regime depends on revenue from the nation's gas reserves and partners such as Chevron to buy bullets for the guns it points at monks, a detail conveniently ignored by the Bush administration. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Burma Crackdown

Tab, The Calgary Sun Oct 1, 2007 Dig deeper

Truthdiggers of the Week: The Monks of Burma

Staff / Truthdig Sep 29, 2007 For decades Burma's ruling military junta has governed through terror, determined to meet dissent with intimidation, detention and murder. It is because of the military's particular cruelty that the story of the Buddhist monks of Burma is so compelling. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Burma Protest

Riber Hansson, Svenska Dagbladet, Sweden Sep 28, 2007 Dig deeper

Bush to Tighten Sanctions on Burma

Staff / Truthdig Sep 26, 2007 President Bush has weighed in on the massive protests in Burma (Myanmar), saying he will boost sanctions against the country's abusive military government. Meanwhile, thousands of Buddhist monks have defied government warnings and continue to demonstrate. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )