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2009-2019 Self-immolations in Tibet

February 15, 2016 ・ International Campaign for TibetFactsheet

Tibet-map-immolations-0904-midAs of 30 September 2019, and since February 2009, there have been 155 confirmed self-immolations within Tibet and the PRC, 12 occurring in 2011, 86 in 2012, 27 in 2013, 11 in 2014, 7 in 2015, 3 in 2016, 5 in 2017 and 4 in 2018. This map marks the locations of the self-immolations. Detailed information about each self-immolation can be viewed here.

The Chinese authorities in Tibet have intensified measures to prevent information reaching the outside world about the self-immolations. This has been combined with a more aggressive and formalized response to the self-immolations, involving harsh sentencing and torture for those suspected of involvement, even if that is simply bearing witness. Due to this climate, it is impossible for this list to be fully comprehensive, and it is indicated on the list where circumstances of the self-immolations are not fully known.

This map and updated information is available from ICT’s website at:
http://www.savetibet.org/media-center/ict-news-reports/map-tibetan-self-immolations

Filed under: Self-immolations

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