PERSPECTA

News from every angle

← Back to headlines

Tibetan Exile Self-Immolates Outside UN Office in Protest

A Tibetan exile has self-immolated outside the United Nations office, reportedly leaving a message stating 'For Tibet.' The act is believed to be a protest against China's ethnic policies.

4 Jul, 02:15 — 4 Jul, 02:15
PostShare

Sources

Showing 1 of 2 sources
ndtvMostly Factual55d ago

'For Tibet': Tibetan Exile's Last Message As He Set Self On Fire Outside UN Office

The self-immolation comes at a symbolically charged time for the exile community, with preparations underway for the Dalai Lama's upcoming 91st birthday celebrations.

Read full article →

Coverage Timeline

First report: ndtv · 4 Jul, 02:15Full coverage: 2 · 5hWindow: 5h
Left-leaningCenterRight-leaning
ndtv4 Jul, 02:15First to report

'For Tibet': Tibetan Exile's Last Message As He Set Self On Fire Outside UN Office

5h later
NHK World4 Jul, 07:15Latest update

チベット人が国連本部前で焼身自殺 中国の民族政策への抗議か

Related Stories

Over 113,000 Russians Flee to Georgia Amid Mobilization Fears

24m ago

Hezbollah Leader Rejects Proposed Deal With Israel Again

34m ago

Flash floods devastate Nepal-Tibet border, leaving hundreds dead and thousands missing

1h ago

Icelandic Poll Shows Narrow Opposition to EU Membership Ahead of Referendum

1h ago