Guillermo
December 15th, 2012, 01:45 PM
Tibetan protests: China holds monk for inciting immolation
Chinese authorities have arrested a monk and his nephew for inciting self-immolation protests in Sichuan province, state media says.
Xinhua reported that the monk confessed to encouraging and publicising the protests, under orders from exiled spiritual leader the Dalai Lama.
Exiled Tibetans said the confession was forced and denied any involvement.
A recent legal ruling stipulated anyone aiding immolations would be charged with murder.
Dozens of Tibetans have set fire to themselves in protest against the Communist Party's rule since 2009. Many have died.
Full Story: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-20658873
95 Tibetans have self-immolated themselves since February 27, 2009 and around 78 of them have died. (http://www.savetibet.org/resource-center/maps-data-fact-sheets/self-immolation-fact-sheet)
Chinese authorities have arrested a monk and his nephew for inciting self-immolation protests in Sichuan province, state media says.
Xinhua reported that the monk confessed to encouraging and publicising the protests, under orders from exiled spiritual leader the Dalai Lama.
Exiled Tibetans said the confession was forced and denied any involvement.
A recent legal ruling stipulated anyone aiding immolations would be charged with murder.
Dozens of Tibetans have set fire to themselves in protest against the Communist Party's rule since 2009. Many have died.
Full Story: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-20658873
95 Tibetans have self-immolated themselves since February 27, 2009 and around 78 of them have died. (http://www.savetibet.org/resource-center/maps-data-fact-sheets/self-immolation-fact-sheet)