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Penpa Tsering - President, Central Tibetan Administration
Sarah Montague speaks to the president of The Central Tibetan Administration, Penpa Tsering. Will he ever get to see his ancestral homeland, let alone govern it?
It is more than 60 years since the Dalai Lama fled Tibet and set up a government-in-exile, hopeful of one day going back. Since then, China has banned any mention of the spiritual leader in his homeland and there are reports of widespread human rights abuses. Sarah Montague speaks to the president of that self-declared government-in-exile, Penpa Tsering. Will he ever get to see his ancestral homeland, let alone govern it?
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Sun 7 May 202323:30
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Duration: 02:21
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Sarah Montague |
| Interviewed Guest | Penpa Tsering |
Broadcasts
- Thu 4 May 202304:30
- Thu 4 May 202310:30BBC News except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Thu 4 May 202322:30BBC News except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Fri 5 May 202304:30BBC News except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Fri 5 May 202322:30BBC News except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Sun 7 May 202323:30BBC News BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD only
