Bhutan News News Bhutan » Politics: Bhutan political prisoner dies in detention
Sha Bahadur Gurung was 30 years old when he was arrested for participating in a peaceful protest. He died aged 65 last week in Bhutan’s Chamgang Central Prison. He was among 31 prisoners of conscience ...
News Bhutan » Politics: Bhutan king must free political prisoners
Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck must release Nepali-speaking political prisoners imprisoned for decades for ‘offences against the king, country and people’, Amnesty International and ...
News Bhutan » Politics: The EU Should Press Bhutan to Free Political Prisoners
(Brussels) – The European Union should press Bhutanese authorities to release dozens of political prisoners held for decades in dire conditions, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch said today ...
News Bhutan » Politics: Bhutan’s king is soon to arrive in Australia — he should be urged to free the nation’s political prisoners
Bhutan is famous for its pristine mountains, Buddhist monarchy, and an official doctrine of pursuing Gross National Happiness. Later this week, King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck will pay a visit to ...
News Bhutan » Politics: Indian Foreign Secretary Visits Bhutan as New Government Takes Charge
India is increasingly feeling under pressure in its own neighborhood as China improves relations with countries that have traditionally been seen by New Delhi as close partners within the region. Many ...
News Bhutan » Politics: What’s Next for Bhutan After Its Election
January 9 marked the second and final round of voting in Bhutan’s National Assembly election. The People’s Democratic Party came out on top, securing 30 out of 47 seats, with the new Bhutan Tendrel ...
News Bhutan » Politics: Political parties' take on the state of democracy in Bhutan
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News Bhutan » Politics: Human Rights organizations urge EU to press for release of Bhutan political prisoners
Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch on Tuesday urged the European Union to demand that Bhutanese authorities release dozens of political prisoners held for decades. The rights groups said the ...
News Bhutan » Politics: New Political Parties: Bhutan Kuen-ngyam stakes its claim
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News Bhutan » Politics: Boeing’s Political Cash, Bhutan’s Crypto Tourism and U.S. Flight Spending
For Friday’s podcast we count up Boeing’s lobbying dollars, look at Bhutan’s crypto push, and add up flight bookings in the U.S. Good morning from Skift. It’s Friday, June 20. Here’s what you need to ...
News Bhutan » Politics: PM Modi not just a political leader but spiritual master: Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay
Bhutan’s Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay has said that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not just a “political leader, but a spiritual master” even as he emphasised on strong India-Bhutan ties.