The International Tibet Network is a global coalition of Tibet-related non-governmental organisations
AT LEAST 32 TIBETANS IN TIBET DEAD THROUGH SELF-IMMOLATION
44 Tibetan monks, nuns and laypeople have set fire to themselves in Tibet; 31 since 6 January 2012. At least 32 have died including a reincarnate lama, three nuns, two mothers, an elderly nomad and a student. In each of these cases, those who self-immolated called for freedom for Tibet and the return of the Dalai Lama.
In January 2012 a new wave of large-scale protests broke out. Chinese security forces responded to these peaceful protests by opening fire on demonstrators, killing at least five Tibetans and seriously injuring many more.
China's harsh policies in Tibet, restricting freedom of expression and basic human rights, have intensified Tibetan grievances and exacerbated the resentment felt across Tibet.Thousands of Chinese troops are currently stationed in the area and monks and nuns have been subjected to harsh 'patriotic re-education' programmes.
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Tibetans, Tibet Groups and Tibet Supporters around the world are working tirelessly to push world governments to urgently establish an appropriate and effective multi-lateral mechanism through which future diplomatic actions for Tibet can be implemented.
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