Tibetan government-in-exile based in India
Nepal has long celebrated its distinct time zone, calendar and flag as symbols of sovereignty, with a national pride rooted in its mountainous geography and history of resisting colonization.
A Tibetan activist identified as Lobga Rangzen has self-immolated outside the U.N. in New York, prompting investigations. The incident has intensified scrutiny of China’s policies toward Tibet, the new ethnic unity law, and international responses from the U.S. and EU. Authorities are investigating motives as activists call for independence and autonomy.