Self-immolations

Tunisia’s Government Wins Confidence Vote, Stability

March 14, 2013, 12:22 pm

Tunisian Prime Minister Ali Larayedh’s new cabinet lineup won a vote of confidence on Tuesday—a tip of the scale in favor of stability amid unrest.

Tibetan Leader Pleas for Help

February 27, 2013, 9:28 pm

Lobsang Sangay, leader of the Tibetan government-in-exile, calls on Canada to investigate the cause of self-immolations in his homeland.

105th Tibetan Self-Immolates Inside China

February 25, 2013, 12:57 am

Dhondup set himself on fire at Jachung monastery and was immediately taken to a hospital for serious burns, but it is unclear if his injuries were life-threatening.

Two Tibetan Teenagers Die in Fiery Protests

February 20, 2013, 5:27 pm

Two more Tibetan teenagers died after setting themselves on fire in China, pushing the number of self-immolations to 104, according to human rights groups.

100th Tibetan Self-Immolates in Nepal

February 13, 2013, 3:39 pm

An exiled Tibetan monk doused himself in gasoline before lighting himself on fire in a cafe in Kathmandu.

Tibetan Monk Beaten Severely for Solitary Protest

January 29, 2013, 10:42 am

A Tibetan monk who protested against communist rule in southwestern China was beaten severely by security forces before being taken away.

Another Tibetan Self-Immolates; Raising Total to 98

January 23, 2013, 8:46 am

Another Tibetan has set himself on fire on Tuesday, raising the total to 98 in a sign that the fiery protests against Chinese Communist Party rule won’t end any time soon.

Cash Prize, Ultimatums Over Tibetan Self-Immolations: Report

December 18, 2012, 5:53 pm

The Chinese regime is trying to exert even more pressure on Tibetan regions, even after scores of Tibetans set themselves on fire this year to protest exactly against those [...]

New Law to Punish Tibetan Self-Immolators

December 10, 2012, 5:17 pm

Chinese communist officials have unveiled a new mandate that would indict for homicide any Tibetans who encourage or facilitate self-immolations

Security Forces Injure Tibetan Student Protesters

November 27, 2012, 1:14 am

At least 20 young Tibetan school students were injured by security forces during demonstrations in northeastern Tibet after carrying out protests against Chinese rule.