CHINA AND TIBET

CHINA: TIBETAN IMMOLATIONS, SECURITY MEASURES ESCALATE

Eurasia Review, December 1, 2012

The self-immolation of seven Tibetans since November 26, 2012, highlights the failure of Chinese authorities to address Tibetan grievances, Human Rights Watch said.

Increasingly pervasive and punitive security measures in response to protests have exacerbated the situation in Tibetan areas of China.

A total of 89 Tibetans have self-immolated since February 2009, almost all of whom shouted slogans or left statements calling for the return of the Dalai Lama to Tibet, Tibetan freedom, relaxation of religious and cultural policy, and related issues. In 2012, 76 Tibetans self-immolated, including 27 in November. Of the 89, 74 died, 7 reportedly survived, and the condition of 6 is unknown.

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