Record
SI-078
Date
Place
In front of a monastery in Tsoe (Ch: Hezuo), Kanlho (Ch: Gannan)
Region
Amdo
Age
19
Affiliation
Student
Outcome
Died Died at the scene; ICT notes his death was confirmed by Chinese state media. CTA lists: Died on 10/11/2012.

What happened

According to ICT, Gonpo Tsering, a 19-year-old known as one of the brightest students at his school, set fire to himself in front of a monastery in Tsoe (Ch: Hezuo) on 10 November 2012 and died. ICT reported that he called for freedom for Tibetans, the protection of the Tibetan language and the return of the Dalai Lama, and that monks carried him back to his village for prayers.

Sources & References

Primary records