Tibetans in exile elect new president of the diaspora 

Members of the Tibetan diaspora from around the world went to the polls last month to elect new leadership, and the results were announced on Friday. A new president was named. Ashley Westerman reports that he and the parliament in exile play an important role in connecting and advocating for Tibetans both outside and inside of Tibet.

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