DHARAMSHALA:
The Central Tibetan Administration is deeply saddened to learn of fresh
reports coming out of Tibet that one more Tibetan has set self on fire,
bringing the total known self-immolations to 63.
A Tibetan man set himself on fire in Rebgong (Ch: Tongren) in
north-eastern Tibet around 10:00 am (local time) on Sunday. He died on
the spot.
A photo shows a large number of monks and lay people gather around
the man’s burned body wrapped in Tibetan traditional scarves in front of
a photo of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
The Central Tibetan Administration will provide more information if details become available.
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay on
Friday urged Chinese authorities to “promptly address the longstanding
grievances that have led to an alarming escalation in desperate forms of
protest, including self-immolations, in Tibetan areas.”
“We strongly call on the Chinese government to heed the urgent calls
from the UN Human Rights Council to find a lasting solution to the Tibet
problem,” said Kalon Dicki Chhoyang of the Department of Information
& International Relations.
Earlier this year, Jamyang Palden, a 34-year old monk of Rongpo
Monastery, and Sonam Dhargyal, 44, died after setting themselves on fire
in Rebgong on 14 March and 17 March respectively.
All self-immolators called for the return of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Tibet and freedom for Tibetans.
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