China-fueled self-immolations continue in Tibet
As many as 159 Tibetans have set themselves on fire within the borders of China since 2009, according to a tally maintained by Radio Free Asia.
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As many as 159 Tibetans have set themselves on fire within the borders of China since 2009, according to a tally maintained by Radio Free Asia.
International experts examine reasons behind 160 self-immolations in Tibet and express concern over President Xi Jinping’s ongoing campaign of national identity
As Tibetans continue to face the human rights violations under Chinese President Xi Jinping's policies, they feel that there is no other option left to deal with the situation but resort to self-immolation, according to a report.
While there is a spate of incidents of self-immolations by Tibetans in protest against the Chinese colonial rule, a complete silence among world governments puts a question mark on the global community's commitment to human rights and the 'rule of law'.
Discontent over harsh Chinese rule has sparked nearly 160 burning deaths since 2009.