• Former Monk Disciplinarian Dies of Self-immolation – 18 February 2012

A former monk disciplinarian at Bongtak Monastery has died of self-immolation in Tso-ngon (Chinese: Qinghai) Province.

Jigme Guri's Impending Sentence: Arrest Warrant Surfaces – 17 February 2012

Jigme, also known as Jigme Guri, the intrepid monk from Labrang Monastery who exposed Chinese brutality to the outside world might be sentenced soon,

One More Teenage Self-immolation in Ngaba – 14 February 2012

On 13 February at about 2.30 pm (Tibet Time), 19-year-old Lobsang Gyatso set himself on fire at the main street of Ngaba town shouting slogans of protest against the Chinese government.

Ten of 27 Journalists Jailed in China are Tibetans – 13b February 2012

As the Chinese authorities continue to ban access to journalists attempting to report on the situation inside Tibet,

Chinese Paper Reports 2 Shooting Deaths in Drango – 13a February 2012

A Chinese government-owned newspaper has reported that the security forces shot dead two Tibetan brothers on 9 February 2012 in Drango (Chinese: Luhuo) County, Kardze (Chinese: Ganzi) Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture.

China Confirms Teenage Tibetan Nun's Death – 13 February 2012

The Chinese-government owned news agency Xinhua today confirmed the death of nun Tenzin Choedon after her self-immolation protest in Ngaba (Chinese: Aba) County on 11 February 2012.

Tibetan Nun Self-immolates in Protest – 12 February 2012

A Tibetan nun from Mamae Nunnery, also known as Dechen Choekhorling Nunnery, has set herself afire at around 6 pm yesterday at Ngaba (Chinese: Aba) County in Sichuan Province.

Chinese authorities impose ever-expanding restrictions on Tibetans – 1 February 2012

After gunning down unarmed Tibetan protesters in Drango, Serta, and Dzamtang counties, the Chinese government has announced further restrictions on Tibetans living in Tibet Autonomous Region

A Tibetan Arrested in Dzamtang County, One Shot Dead, Several Wounded – 27a january 2012

A Tibetan was arrested in Dzamtang County, Ngaba Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture (TAP) on 26 January at about 12PM (Tibet Time), for pasting a leaflet which states that the reason for the self-immolation protests

Tibetan Man Arrested at Barkhor Square in Lhasa – 27 january 2012

A Tibetan man was arrested for distributing leaflets at Barkhor Square in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region. The arrest of Namkha Gyaltsen, aged 25, happened at around 5 pm (Tibet Local Time) on 25 January 2012.

Indiscriminate Firing Kills 2 Tibetans, Maims 10 in Serta County – 25a january 2012

Two Tibetan men died after security forces opened fire on protesters on 24 January 2012 at Serta County (Ch: Seda) in Kardze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province

Update on Drango Protest – 25 january 2012

It is now confirmed that Norpa Yonten (aged 49) was indeed shot dead by the security forces during 23 January 2012 Drango County protest.

One Tibetan shot dead in Drango Protest in Kandze – 23a january 2012

One Tibetan layman, identified as Yonten, has died of gunshot after security officials clamped down on a protest in Drango County (Ch: Luhuo County) in Kandze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, according to information received by TCHRD today.

2011 Annual Report: Human Rights Situation in Tibet – 23 january 2012

The series of self-immolation protests involving Tibetan monks, nuns, and lay people did not occur in a vacuum. Ever since the 2008 unrest in Tibet, the Chinese government's control of Tibetan life has become significantly restricted.

Two Abbots of Karma Monastery Arrested – 18 january 2012

Two abbots along with seven monks of Karma Monastery (Ch: Gama) at Chamdo County in Chamdo Prefecture (Tibet Autonomous Region) were arrested around 29 October 2011, according to information received by TCHRD.

Another Tibetan layman burns self to death in Ngaba – 17 january 2012

Lobsang Jamyang, a 21-yr-old Tibetan layman died of self-immolation on 14 January 2012 in Ngaba county (Ngaba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province).

Norbu Damdul Passes Away – 12 january 2012

Norbu Damdul, who self-immolated on 15 October 2011, passed away on 5 January 2012 in a hospital in Barkham, Ngaba Tibetan Autonomous Region.

Amdo Golok Lama Soehpa Self-Immolates and Dies – 10 january 2012

On 8 January 2012, at around 6AM (Tibet Time), Tong Kyop Monastery's Lama Soehpa set himself on fire at a street in Dhalang County. Before his self-immolation, he shouted slogans such as Freedom in Tibet, Long Live H.H the Dalai Lama and Return of the Dalai Lama to Tibet.

Two Tibetans who Self-immolated in Ngaba Dies – 09 january 2012

The two Tibetans who self-immolated in Ngaba on 6 January 2012, protesting against the Chinese rule, have succumbed to severe burn injuries. The two are identified as Tenyi and Tsultrim.

Two Tibetans Self-immolate in Ngaba – 07 january 2012

On 6 January 2012, two more Tibetans have self-immolated in Ngaba County at around 2PM (Tibet local time). A monk and a lay man, with their hands folded in praying gesture,

Takmig Sentenced to Four Years – 06 january 2012

Writer Kalsang Tsultrim, pen name Gyitsang Takmig, is sentenced to four years term by Kanlho People's Intermediate Court.

First-ever Pictures of Khaying and Choepel Received – 13 December 2011

TCHRD has received the first-ever pictures of Khaying and Choepel, the two Tibetan teenagers who self-immolated on 7 October 2011, protesting against Chinese rule, in Ngaba County town, Sichuan Province.

TCHRD Statement on the 63rdAnniversary of Human Rights Day – 10 December 2011

Today is the 63rd anniversary of the adoption of Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), commonly celebrated as Human Rights Day all over the world. On this occasion, we remember and pay tribute to all human rights defenders – from Tibet to Tunisia - who symbolizes, in word and deed, the universality of fundamental rights and freedoms enshrined in the UDHR.

Tibetan Dies after Self Immolation in TAR – 9 December 2011

Tenzin Phuntsok has reportedly succumbed to burns on 6 December in Chamdo Hospital in Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) after setting himself on fire on 1 December. Some sources also say the body was handed over to his family two days later (on 8 December).

Imprisoned Labrang Monk in Critical Health Condition – 08 December 2011

Thapkay Gyatso, a Tibetan monk from Labrang monastery, serving 15 years sentence in a Chinese prison in Gansu Province, is feared to be in critical health condition due to years of torture.

A Former Monk Self Immolates in Chamdo – 02 December 2011

Sources report of another sad self immolation of a Tibetan on Thursday (1 December, 2011) in Chamdo Prefecture, Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR). Tenzin Phuntsok, in his forties, shouted slogans and distributed leaflets before setting himself afire. He was reportedly taken to hospital and is believed to have survived.

Arbitrary Arrest of a Tibetan in Taktse – 18 November 2011

On 1 November 2011, around 3 p.m (Tibet Local Time), Lhaten received a telephone call from a Chinese lady teacher from Taktse County Primary School, where his son is studying, asking him to get his son. When he went to get his son from the school, several civilian dressed policemen were waiting for him at the school. The school gatekeeper reportedly said that they took him away in a black car when Lhaten's relatives inquired.

Tragic Death of Tawu Nun after Self-Immolation – 3 November 2011

Today, at around 12.40 pm, a nun in Tawu County, Kardze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture (TAP), set herself afire in protest against the Chinese government amid the continued repression of religious freedom and human rights in Tibet.

China to Create Law-Abiding 'Model Monastery' in TAR – 2 November 2011

In a Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR) Communist Party meeting, held on the afternoon of October 30, the Chinese government approved to carry out law-abiding patriotic re-education principles including a ''model monastery,'' according to www.chinatibetnews.com report on 1 November 2011. This is a new strategy to further intensify the control over Tibetan monasteries and nunneries in Lhasa.

Writer Sentenced to Three Years Term – 29 October 2011

Jolep Dawa, a teacher at Ngaba County Middle School for Nationalities, was sentenced to a three year imprisonment term by a court in Barkham (Chinese: Ma'erkang) earlier this month. He was arrested on 1 October 2010 and was held at Jinchuan County Detention Centre for over a year before he was sentenced. The charges for which he was arrested and sentenced are not yet known. .

Writer Meycheh Arrested – 28 October 2011

ccording to information received by Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy, Choepa Lugyal (penname Meycheh), a young Tibetan writer working at the National Publication in Gansu province was arrested by the Public Security Bureau police in Lando (Chinese: Lanzhu) city, Gansu province on 19 October 2011.

Yet Another Self-Immolation in Kandze – 25b October 2011

Sources to Tibet report that yet another monk self-immolated in Kandze County, Sichuan Province today (25 October 2011). At around 9.30 a.m Tibet local time, the fifth incident of self-immolation this month, monk Dawa Tsering, poured petrol on his body and set himself afire during the annual religious Cham dance ceremony in Kandze.

Dhitsa Monastery Geshe Arrested – 25 October 2011

On 14 October 2011, Geshe Tsultrim Gyatso of Dhitsa monastery in Gonghuo County, Tsolo Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture (TAP), Qinghai Province was arrested by Qinghai National Security police, according to sources.

The Critical Situation of Tibet: A TCHRD Statement – 19 October 2011

''Freedom in Tibet.'' ''We want Human Rights.'' ''We want Religious Freedom.'' ''Return of the Dalai Lama in Tibet.'' With folded hands in supplicatory gestures, these slogans were raised in recent protests against the Chinese government. A few also demanded independence.

Nun Self Immolates, then Marches, Calling for Freedom – 18 October 2011

On 17 October 2011, at around 1 pm (Tibet local time) yet another self-immolation and unfortunate death took place in Ngaba County. Confirmed reports from Tibet say that nun Tenzin Wangmo of Ngaba Mamae Dechen Choekorling Nunnery set herself on fire on a crossroad bridge near her nunnery, which is about 3 kilometers away from the Ngaba County market.

Another Self-Immolation; Serious Concerns about Increased Incidents – 15 October 2011

We have confirmed reports from Tibet that at around 11:50 this morning (15 October 2011) one more unfortunate incident of self-immolation occurred in the Ngaba region. This is the eighth incidence of self-immolation in Tibet this year.

Choepel Dies After Self Immolation – 12 October 2011

Choepel, the 19 year old boy from Ngaba County, succumbed to injuries on 11 October 2011, around 2 pm (Tibet local time) in a hospital in Barkham, Ngaba Prefecture, says our source to Tibet.

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