"China expelling half the population of influential Tibetan Buddhist institute [10 August 2016] At the end of July, Chinese authorities in Tibet began demolition work on Larung Gar, one of the world’s largest and most influential Tibetan Buddhist institutes. The government aims to halve the population and exert further control over the religious academy. As well as the destruction of dwellings and expulsion of residents, the authorities are increasing surveillance, implementing entry screening procedures and forming new management committees to be led by a majority of government officials." Läs mer på: http://www.tibetsociety.com/content/view/614