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flag On March 17, 2012, Tibetan monk Sonam Dhargyal died in self-immolation protest against Chinese rule, sparking mourning and highlighting ongoing tensions over religious and cultural freedoms in Tibet.

flag The Central Tibetan Administration marked the 12th anniversary of Tibetan monk Sonam Dhargyal’s self-immolation on March 17, 2012, in Rebgong County, Tibet, where he died protesting perceived restrictions on religious freedom and cultural identity under Chinese rule. flag Dhargyal, a 44-year-old farmer and father of three, set himself on fire days after another monk’s similar protest, sparking widespread mourning despite a heavy security presence and reports of detentions. flag The CTA’s commemoration highlights a broader pattern of self-immolations since 2009 by Tibetans calling for religious and cultural rights, and the return of the 14th Dalai Lama, who has lived in exile in India since 1959.

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