Dharamshala — Sources from Tibet confirmed that a Tibetan father of three, named Tashi Rabten died after setting himself on fire, saying he called for the return of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the release of Panchen Gendün Chökyi Nyima, as he set himself on fire.

Dharamshala — Chinese authorities have sentenced another Kirti monastery monk in Amdo region of north-eastern Tibet to six years in prison, for allegedly sharing online information about events in Tibet abroad.

Dharamshala — A Tibetan self-immolated in Machu County, north-eastern Tibet, apparently in protest against the Chinese rule in Tibet. It was the first known self-immolation protest in Tibet since March.

Dharamshala — Authorities in China’s southwestern province of Sichuan have reportedly freed a second Tibetan linked to a self-immolation protest three years ago in Ngaba county (Chinese: Aba), releasing him from Mianyang prison on December 4th, sources said.

Dharamshala — A Chinese court on 06 December 2016 in Barkham, Ngaba region of north-eastern Tibet reportedly sentenced six Tibetans to varying prison sentences, for peaceful protest against Chinese repressive rule in Tibet.

Dharamshala — A Tibetan woman jailed in Sichuan Province for allegedly attempting to rescue a self-immolation protester from police has reportedly been released in poor health after serving a three-year term, sources say.