US announces new 'special coordinator' for Tibet

Washington (AFP) Dec 20, 2021

The United States named a new "special coordinator for Tibetan Issues" on Monday, who will be tasked with restarting dialogue between the Dalai Lama and China, as well as promoting "respect for the human rights" of Tibetans. By assigning the role to a high-ranking official - Under Secretary Uzra Zeya - the Biden administration was demonstrating its commitment to addressing Tibetan issues,