1. The Unintended Consequences of India’s Policy on Citizenship for Tibetan Refugees
- Author:
- Yeshi Choedon
- Publication Date:
- 02-2018
- Content Type:
- Policy Brief
- Institution:
- The Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses
- Abstract:
- Most Tibetan refugees arrived in India after the failed revolt against Chinese rule in March 1959. After the defeat of the Tibetan army at the Battle of Chamdo and the signing of the 17 point agreement of May 1951 set the stage for China’s occupation of Tibet, the Tibetan Government did make attempts to adjust to the situation. However, the unrest started after the realisation that China was satisfied not just with the occupation of Tibetan territory but was aiming at the systematic destruction of Tibetan civilization and its complete sinicization. A full-scale national uprising against China’s rule erupted on 10 March 1959, but it was crushed by Chinese military might. This event led to the flight of the Dalai Lama and around 8000 Tibetans, seeking refuge in India and other neighbouring South Asian countries.
- Topic:
- Refugees
- Political Geography:
- India and Tibet