In 1995 the Dalai Lama recognised a young boy, Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, as the 11th Panchen Lama; the second most important spiritual leader in Tibet. Just weeks after, Gedhun Choekyi Nyima and his family were abducted by Chinese authorities; he was just six-years old.
Shokjang is a Tibetan writer and human rights defender, who served 3 years in prison for peacefully expressing his right to free expression. He was released on 19 March 2018.
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Tashi Wangchuk, Tibetan shopkeeper and human rights defender, was tried on 4 January 2018: TAKE ACTION!
Lhamo Kyab, a highly respected primary school teacher from Nagchu, Central Tibet, was sentenced to 15 years in prison in 2010 accused of “endangering state security” around the 2008 Tibetan uprising. Take Action to free her now!
