Since March 2011, 16 Tibetans have set fire to themselves in Tibet; 14 since 26 September. At least 12 have died including two nuns. These unprecedented acts are a cry to the outside world for help. All those who have self-immolated have called for freedom for Tibet and for the return of the Dalai Lama. China’s merciless and violent crackdown throughout Tibet is intensifying Tibetan grievances and exacerbating the resentment felt across Tibet. This growing tragedy, if left unchecked, could spiral even further into a nation-wide crisis, unless the world acts now. The international community, both citizens and governments, must Stand Up for Tibet; Global diplomatic intervention now will save Tibetan lives.
Jarutsang Phuntsok, 21
Self immolated on 16 March 2011
Died the next day
Tsewang Norbu, 29
Self immolated 15 August 2011
Died the same day
Lobsang Kelsang, 18/19
Self immolated 29 September 2011
In hospital with injuries
Lobsang Kunchok, 18/19
Self immolated 29 September 2011
In hospital with injuries
Kelsang Wangchuk, 17
Self immolated 3 October 2011
In hospital with injuries
Choephel, 19
Self immolated 7 October 2011
Died 11 October 2011
Khaying, 18
Self immolated 7 October 2011
Died 8 October 2011
Norbu Dramdul, 19
Self Immolated 15 October 2011
Died on 5th January
TENZIN WANGMO (nun) 20
Self Immolated 17 October
Died at the scene
Dawa Tsering, 38
Self-immolated on 25 October
His whereabouts cannot be confirmed
Palden Choetso (nun) 35
Self immolated on 3 November
Died at the scene
Tenzin Phuntsog, 46
Self-immolated on 1 December
Died on 6th December
Tsultrim, about 20 years-old
Self immolated on 6 January 2012
Died on 7 January
Tennyi, about 20 years-old
Self immolated on 6 January 2012
Died at the scene
Golok Lama Sopa (Sonam Wangyal), 42
Self immolated 8 January 2012
He died at the scene
Lobsang Jamyang, 21
Self immolated on 14 January
Died at the scene
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