Tibetan Uprising

The Tibetan Uprising refers to a series of protests and conflicts starting in 1959, when Tibet sought to resist Chinese control after the Chinese government integrated Tibet into its territory. Tibetans desired independence and to preserve their cultural and religious identity. The Chinese response was a crackdown that led to the exile of the Dalai Lama, Tibet’s spiritual leader. The uprising drew international attention to Tibetan human rights issues and sovereignty concerns. It remains a significant event symbolizing Tibetan resistance and the struggle for autonomy within China.