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Tibetan activists detained outside Chinese Embassy in New Delhi

Euronews World · 2026-07-07

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• What happened: Tibetan Youth Congress activists were detained by police during a 'Free Tibet' protest outside the Chinese Embassy in New Delhi on July 7, 2026, following the self-immolation of activist Rangzen Lobga. • Why it matters: The protest highlights ongoing tensions regarding Chinese rule in Tibet and reflects the activists' commitment to raising awareness about their cause, particularly in the wake of Lobga's tragic death. • What to watch next: Monitor potential responses from the Tibetan community and international organizations regarding the protest and the broader implications for Tibetan rights and Chinese policies.

No Comment Video. Tibetan activists detained outside Chinese Embassy in New Delhi Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 07/07/2026 - 19:57 GMT+2 Tibetan Youth Congress activists are detained by police during a 'Free Tibet' protest outside the Chinese Embassy in New Delhi on 7 July 2026. Dozens of Tibetan Youth Congress activists protested outside the Chinese Embassy in New Delhi on 7 July, calling for a 'Free Tibet' and condemning Chinese rule in the region. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The footage shows demonstrators carrying placards bearing the image of Tibetan activist Rangzen Lobga, chanting slogans and trying to approach the embassy before police detained them. Officers carried protesters to waiting buses while others continued shouting slogans from the windows after their detention. The demonstration followed the death of Rangzen Lobga, who self-immolated outside the United Nations headquarters in New York City on 2 July. China India Tibet Top stories Now playing Next Tibetan activists detained outside Chinese Embassy in New Delhi Now playing Next Goats roam free in this French Alpine village Now playing Next Macron tours Damascus' Umayyad Mosque during Syria visit Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 6th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Third tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours, UKMTO says Now playing Next US fans react as Belgium ends World Cup dream Now playing Next Argentina fans gather in Atlanta for traditional World Cup 'banderazo' Now playing Next Switzerland’s solar railway has been a success. What happens next? Now playing Next 'Restraining order needed,' Trump says of Meloni ahead of NATO summit Now playing Next Eulogist at Khamenei funeral in Iran calls for death of Donald Trump Now playing Next Thousands gather in Tirana in major 'Pink Flamingo' protests Now playing Next Infantino says he told Trump FIFA's disciplinary body is 'independent' Now playing Next Trump revives his call for US to 'control' Greenland Now playing Next Nigel Farage says he's resigning as MP and will run in 'people vs. the establishment' by-election Now playing Next NATO must become more European to reduce reliance on US security, von der Leyen and Rutte say Now playing Next Horses, heritage and a new generation of riders ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment San Fermín festival begins with Pamplona's famous bull run No Comment Giant Lego World Cup trophy unveiled in New York No Comment Artists create giant sea animals from sand No Comment Pamplona's San Fermín festival begins with fireworks and celebrations Europe News French court upholds Le Pen's fraud conviction but clears way for 2027 presidential bid Europe News Ukrainian agent confesses to killing woman suspected of Monaco bombing, security service says Europe News European Parliament approves free cabin luggage and new delay compensation rules for air passengers Europe News European Parliament to ask for probe into FIFA boss Infantino over Balogun red card Cinema Dustin Hoffman and Maggie Gyllenhaal honoured at Karlovy Vary Film Festival opening ceremony The Cube Has online shopping from outside the EU become more expensive? Europe Today Euro area 'under strain' as recession risks loom Markets Samsung loses over $100bn in market value despite record AI-driven profit ADVERTISEMENT Europe Today NATO to put pressure on allies not stepping up, warns Dutch minister Syria At least 18 wounded in Damascus blasts during Macron visit, Syrian officials say Europe in Motion When do you need to hand in a sick note in Europe and which sick pay systems are the most generous? Europe Today Watch: Planning to visit Europe this summer? The new Entry/Exit System means longer queues China Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong set for September sentencing in second national security case Europe Today Europe Today: NATO summit opens in Ankara under Trump pressure to boost defence spending Europe News EU to extend temporary message-scanning regime to detect child sexual abuse online China Death toll from China storms and floods rises to 15, state media says ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT

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