Self Immolations inside Tibet
Sl. no | Name | Age | Sex | From | Date | Occupation | Status |
1. | Lobsang Tashi Aka Tapey | 20 | M | Kirti Monastery, Ngapa | 27 Feb,09 |
Monk | Hospitali zed |
2. | Phuntsok Jarutsang | 20 | M | Kirti Monastery, Ngapa | 16 Mar, 2011 |
Monk | Deceased |
3. | Tsewang Norbu | 29 | M | Nyatso Monatery, Tawu | 15 Aug, 2011 |
Monk | Deceased |
4. | Lobsang Kelsang | 18 | M | Kirti Monastery, Ngapa | 26 Sept, 2011 |
Monk | Hospitali zed |
5. | Lobsang Kunchok | 19 | M | Kirti Monastery, Ngaba | 26 Sept, 2011 | Monk | Hospitali zed |
6. | Kelsang Wangchu k | 17 | M | Kirti Monastery, Ngapa | 3 Oct, 2011 |
Monk | Hospitali zed |
7. | Khayang | 18 | M | Ngapa | 7 Oct, 2011 |
Former Monk (Kirti Monastery) | Deceased |
8. | Choephel | 19 | M | Ngapa | 7 Oct, 2011 |
Former Monk (Kirti Monaste ry) | Deceased |
9. | Norbu Damdul | 19 | M | Ngapa | 15 Oct, 2011 |
Former Monk (Kirti Monaste ry) | Deceased |
10. | Tenzin Wangmo | 20 | F | Mamae Nunnery,Ngapa | 17 Oct, 2011 | Nun | Deceased |
11. | Dawa Tsering | 38 | M | Karze Monatery,Ka rdze | 25 Oct, 2011 |
Monk | Unknown |
12. | Palden Choetso | 35 | F | Dakar Choeling Nunnery,Ta wu | 3 Nov, 2011 |
Nun | Deceased |
13. | Tenzin Phuntsog | 46 | M | Karma Monastery, Chamdo |
1 Dec, 2011 |
Former Monk | Deceased |
14. | Tennyi | 20 | M | Kirti Monastery, Ngapa | 6 Jan, 2012 |
Monk | Deceased |
15. | Lobsang Tsultrim | 20 | M | Ngapa | 6 Jan, 2012 |
Former Monk (Kirti-Monastery) | Deceased |
16. | Sonam Wangyal Aka Lama Soepa | 42 | M | Dungkyop Monastery, Darlag county,Golo g | 8 Jan, 2012 |
Monk | Deceased |
17. | Lobsang Jamyang | 21 | M | Ngapa | 14 Jan, 2012 |
Former Monk (Andu Monaste ry) | Deceased |
18. | Rigzin Dorjee Aka Rig- Bai | 19 | M | Ngapa | 8 Feb, 2012 |
Former Monk (Kirti Monaste ry) | Deceased |
19. | Sonam Rabyang | 37 | M | Lab Monastery, Triwang Town, the capital of Tridu County | 9 Feb, 2012 |
Monk | Unknown |
20. | Tenzin Choedon | 18 | F | Mame Dechen Chorkorling Nunnery, Ngapa | 11 Feb, 2012 |
Nun | Deceased |
21. | Lobsang Gyatso | 19 | M | Kirti Monastery, Ngapa | 13 Feb, 2012 |
Monk | Unknown |
22. | Damchoe Sangpo | 38 | M | Bongthank Monastery, Themchen County | 17 Feb, 2012 |
Monk | Deceased |
23. | Nangdrol | 18 | M | Dzamthang County, Ngapa | 10 Feb, 2012 |
Lay- Person | Deceased |
24. | Tsering Kyi | 19 | F | Tibetan Middle School, Machu,Gans u | 3 Mar, 2012 |
Student | Deceased |
25. | Rinchen | 32 | F | Ngapa | 4 Mar, 2012 |
Mother | Deceased |
26. | Dorjee | 18 | M | Ngapa | 5 Mar, 2012 |
Nomad | Deceased |
27. | Gapey | 18 | M | Kirti Monastery, Ngapa | 10 Mar, 2012 |
Monk | Deceased |
28. | Jamyang Palden | 34 | M | Rebkong Rongbo Monastery, Rebkong | 14 Mar, 2012 |
Monk | Unknown |
29. | Lobsang Tsultrim | 20 | M | Kirti Monastery, Ngapa | 16 Mar, 2012 |
Monk | Deceased |
30. | Sonam Dargye | 44 | M | Ngapa | 17 Mar, 2012 |
Farmer | Deceased |
31. | Lobsang Sherab | 20 | M | Gaden Tenpeling Monastery, Ngapa | 28 Mar, 2012 |
Monk | Deceased |
32. | Tenpa Darjey | 22 | M | Tsodun Monastery, Ngapa | 30 Mar, 2012 |
Monk | Deceased |
33. | Chimey Palden | 21 | M | Tsodun Monastery, Ngapa | 30 Mar, 2012 |
Monk | Deceased |
34. | Sonam | 24 | M | Dzamthang, Ngapa | 19 April, 2012 |
Farmer | Deceased |
35. | Choepak Kyap | 25 | M | Dzamthang, Ngapa | 19 April, 2012 |
Farmer | Deceased |
36. | Dorje Tseten | 19 | M | Dzamthang, Ngapa | 27 May, 2012 |
Lay- person | Deceased |
37. | Dargye | 25 | M | Ngapa | 27 May, 2012 |
Former Monk (Kirti Monaste ry) | Deceased |
38. | Rikyo | 33 | F | Ngapa | 30 May, 2012 |
Nomad | Deceased |
39. | Tamding Thar | Late 50s | M | Lowa Village,Chent sathang Twownship, Chentsa County | 15 June, 2012 |
Farmer | Deceased |
40. | Tenzin Khedup | 24 | M | Tridu County, Yushul,TAP, Qingai province | 20 June, 2012 |
Lay- person | Deceased |
41. | Ngawang Norphel | 22 | M | Ngapa | 20 June, 2012 |
Lay- person | Unknown |
42. | Dickyi Choezom | 40s | F | Yushu | 27 June,12 |
Mother | Unknown |
43. | Tsewang Dorjee | 22 | M | Damshung, Central Tibet, Lhasa Municipality | 7 July, 2012 |
Lay- person | Deceased |
44. | Lobsang Lozin | 18 | M | Gedhen Tashi Choeling, an affiliate of Kirti monastery | 17 July, 2012 |
Monk | Deceased |
45. | Lobsang Tsultrim Ryiwa | 21 | M | Ngapa | 6 Aug, 2012 |
Monk | Deceased |
46. | Dolkar Tso | 20s | F | Kanlho, TAP, Gansu Province | 7 Aug, 2012 |
layperso n | Deceased |
47. | Choepa | 24 | M | Ngapa | 10 Aug, 2012 |
layperso n | Deceased |
48. | Tashi | 21 | M | Ngapa | 13 Aug, 2012 |
layperso n | Deceased |
49. | Lungtok | 20 | M | Ngapa | 13 Aug, 2012 |
Monk | Unknown |
50. | Lobsang Kelsang | 18 | M | Kirti Monastery, Ngapa | 27 Aug, 2012 |
Monk | Deceased |
51. | Lobsang Damchoe | 17 | M | Ngapa | 27 Aug, 2012 |
Former Monk (Kirti Monastery) | Deceased |
52. | Yangdan g | 27 | M | Dzatoe County, Yulshul, Qinghai province | 29 Sept, 2012 |
Layperso n | Deceased |
53. | Gudrub | 43 | M | Driru county | 4 Oct, 2012 |
Writer | Deceased |
54. | Sangay Gyatso | 27 | M | Tsoe, Kanlho, TAP, Gansu province | 6 Oct, 2012 |
Layperso n | Deceased |
55. | Tamdin Dorje | Earl y 50s | M | Tsoe, Kanlho, TAP, Gansu province | 13 oct, 2012 |
Layperso n | Deceased |
56. | Lhamo Kyab | Late 20s | M | Sangchu County, Kanlho prefecture in Gansu province | 20 Oct, 2012 |
Layperso n | Deceased |
57. | Dhondup | 60s | M | Kanlho, TAP in Gansu Province | 22 Oct, 2012 |
Layperso n | Deceased |
58. | Dorje Rinchen | Late 50s | M | Labrang, Kanlho, TAP, Gansu Province | 23 Oct, 2012 |
layperso n | Deceased |
59. | Tenzin | 25 | M | Bankar Monastery ,Nagchu |
25 Oct, 2012 |
Monk | Unknown |
60. | Tsepo | 20 | M | Bankar Monastery,N agchu | 25 Oct, 2012 |
Monk | Deceased |
61. | Lhamo Tseten | Mid 20s | M | Amchok township in Sangchu county, Kanlho, TAP, Gansu province | 26 Oct, 2012 |
lay person | Deceased |
62. | Tsewang Kyab / Thubwan g kyap (CTA) | Earl y 20s | M | Setri village in Sangkok township in Sangchu county, Kanlho, TAP, Gansu province | 26 Oct, 2012 |
layperso n | Deceased |
63. | Dorjee Lhundup | Mid 20s | M | Chuma village in Rebkong | 4 Nov, 2012 |
Farmer and father | Deceased |
64. | Tsegyal | 27 | M | Bankar Village, Diru County, TAR | 7 Nov, 2012 | Unknow | Deceased |
65. | Tamding Tso | 23 | F | Rebkong, Qinghai province | 7 Nov, 2012 |
Mother | Deceased |
66. | Dorji Kyab | 16 | M | Ngoshul monastery, Ngapa | 7 Nov, 2012 |
Monk | Hospitali zed |
67. | Samdrup | 16 | M | Ngoshul monastery, Ngapa | 7 Nov, 2012 |
Monk | Hospitali zed |
68. | Dorji | 15 | M | Ngoshul monastery, Ngapa | 7 Nov, 2012 |
Monk | Deceased |
69. | Kalsang Jinpa / Jinpa Gyatso | 18 | M | Rongwo town of Rebkong | 8 Nov, 2012 |
Nomad | Deceased |
70. | Gonpo Tsering | 19 | M | Tsoe, Kanlho | 10 Nov, 2012 |
lay person | Deceased |
71. | Nyinkar Tashi | 24 | M | Dowa township in Rebkong | 12 Nov, 2012 |
Lay person | Deceased |
72. | Nyingchag Bum | 20 | M | Dowa region, Rebkong | 12 Nov, 2012 | Lay person | Deceased |
73. | Khabum Gyal | 18 | M | Rongwo town, Rebkong | 15 Nov, 2012 |
Layperso n | Deceased |
74. | Tangzin Dolma | 23 | F | Tsemo Region, Rebkong | 15 Nov,12 |
layperso n | Deceased |
75. | Changmo Kyi | Unk bow n | F | Rebkong, Qinghai | 17 Nov, 2012 |
Mother | Deceased |
76. | Sangdang Tsering | 24 | M | Rebkong | 17 Nov, 2012 |
Layperso n, a father | Deceased |
77. | Wangche n Norbu | 25 | M | Kangtsa region, | 19 Nov, 2012 |
layperso n | Deceased |
78. | Tsering Dhondup | 34 | M | Amchok region, Labrang | 20 Nov, 2012 |
Farmer and nomad | Deceased |
79. | Lubum Gyal/ Lubum Tsering (CTA) | 18 | M | Rebkong | 22 Nov, 2012 |
Layperso n | Deceased |
80. | Tamdrin Dorjee | 29 | M | Makor village in Dokarmo township, Tsekhog area of Rebkong | 23 Nov, 2012 |
Layperso n | Deceased |
81. | Tamdrin Kyab | 23 | M | Luchu township,Ga nsu province | 23 Nov, 2012 |
Former monk, a nomad | Deceased |
82. | Sangya Dolma | 17 | F | Tsekhog, Rebkong in Malho region of eastern Tibet | 25 Nov, 2012 |
Nun | Deceased |
83. | Wangyal | Aro und 20 | M | Sertha, | 26 Nov, 2012 |
Student | Unknown |
84. | Kunchok Tsering | 18 | M | Amchok region, Labrang | 26 Nov, 2012 |
Layperso n, married | Deceased |
85. | Gonpo Tsering | 24 | M | Luchu region of Kanlho | 26 Nov, 2012 |
Layperso n, father of three Children | Deceased |
86. | Kalsang Kyab | 24 | M | Kyantsa township, Dzoege County | 27 Nov, 2012 |
Layperso n, a nomad | Deceased |
87. | Sanggye Tashi | 18 | M | Sang Khog, Labrang | 27 Nov, 2012 |
layperso n | Deceased |
88. | Bande Khar/Wa ngde Khar | 21 | M | Tsoe region of Kanlho | 28 Nov, 2012 |
Layperso n | Deceased |
89. | Tsering Namgyal | 31 | M | Luchu region of eastern Tibet | 29 Nov, 2012 |
Layperso n, a father | Deceased |
90. | Kunchok Kyab | 29 | M | Dzoege, Ngaba | 30 Nov, 2012 |
Lay person | Deceased |
91. | Sungdue Kyab | 17 | M | Bora, Labrang | 2 Dec, 12 |
Layperso n, a father | Unknown , believe to be at Kanlho People’s hospital |
92. | Lobsang Gedun | 29 | M | Penag Kadak Troedreling monastery, Golog | 3 Dec,12 | Monk | Deceased |
93. | Pema Dorjee | 23 | M | Luchu | 8 Dec, 2012 | farmer | Deceased |
94. | Kunchok Pelgye | 24 | M | Taktsang Lhamo monastery, Dzoege,Ngapa | 8 Dec, 12 |
Monk | Deceased |
95. | Wangche n Kyi | 17 | F | Tsekhog county in Malho | 9 Dec, 2012 |
Student, female | Deceased |
96. | Passang Lhamo | 62 | F | Yulshul, Kyegudo | 13 Sept, 2012 |
Hospitali zed | |
97. | Tashi Tsering | 22 | M | Amchok | 12 Jan, 2013 |
youth | Deceased |
98. | Tsering Phuntsok / Drubchog |
28 | M | Drachen village of Khyungchu Region of Ngapa | 18 Jan, 2013 |
Father | Deceased |
99. | Kunchok Kyap | 26 | M | Bora, Sangchu county, Labrang | 22 Jan, 2013 |
Father | Deceased |
100 | Namlha Tsering | 49 | M | Labrang | 17 Feb, 2013 |
Unknown | |
101 | Lobsang Namgyal | 37 | M | Ngapa | 3 Feb, 2013 |
Monk | Decesed |
146 Tashi Rabten In 30s M Machu, Gansu 8 Dec,2016 Unknown Deceased
147 Pema Gyaltsen Unknown M Nyarong 18 Mar,2017 Unknown Unclear
148 Wangchuk Tseten Unknown M Kardze, Kham 15 April,2016 Unknown Unknown (Believed
unlikey to
149 Chagdor Kyab 16 M Bora, Gansu 02 May,2017 Student Unknown
150 Jamyang Losel In 20s M Chentsa, Malho 19 May, 2017 Monk Decease
151 Tenga In 60s M Kardze 26,Nov 2017 Monk Deceased
152 Konpe Around 30 M Ngaba 23 Dec,2017 Unknown Deceased
153 Tsekho Tugchak In 40s M Ngaba 3 Mar,2018 Nomad Deceased
154 Dhorbo 23 M Ngaba 04 Nov, 2018 Unknown Deceased
155 Drugkho Unknown M Ngaba 8
th Dec, 2018 Unknown Unclear
102 | Drugpa Khar | 26 | M | Amchok town in Sangchu region of Kanlho | 13 Feb, 2013 |
Father | Unknown /injured |
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103 | Rinchen | 17 | M | Kyantsa region of Zoege, eastern Tibet | 19 Feb, 2013 |
Teenag-er | Deceased | |
104 | Sonam Dhargey | 18 | M | Kyantsa region of Dzoege, eastern Tibet | 19 Feb, 2013 |
Teenag-er | ||
105 | Phagmo Dhondup | 20s | M | Tsaphuk town of Palung region, Tshoshar, eastern Tibet | 24 Feb, 2013 |
Hospitali zed | ||
106 | Tsezung Kyab | 27 | M | Luchu region of eastern Tibet | 25 Feb, 2013 |
Deceased | ||
107 | Sangdag | Unk now n | M | Dhiphu Monastery, Ngapa, eastern Tibet. | 25 Feb, 2013 |
Monk | Unknown | |
108 | Lobsang Thokmey | 28 | M | Kirti Monastery, Ngapa, Eastern Tibet | 16 March, 2013 |
Monk | Deceased | |
109 | Kunchok Wangmo | 30s | F | Dzoege region of Ngaba, eastern Tibet | 13 March, 2013 |
Married woman- mother | Deceased | |
110 | Kalsang Kyi (Kalkyi) | 31 | F | Dzamthang, Ngaba | 24 March, 2013 |
Married women- mother | Deceased | |
111 | Lhamo Kyab | 43 | M | Kanlho, Amdo | 25 March, 2013 |
A forest guard | Unknown | |
112 | Kunchok Tenzin | 28 | M | Mokri monastery, Luchu county,Gans u | March 26, 2013 | Monk | Deceased | |
113 | Unknown | …. | F | Kyegudo | Late March/e arly April, 2013 | …… | ……. | |
114 | Chugtso | 20 | F | Dzamthang, Ngaba, Sichan | April 16, 2013 |
Mother | Deceased | |
115 | Kunchok Woeser | 23 | M | Taktsang Lhamo Kirti monastery, Dzorge county, Sichuan | April 24, 2013 |
monk | Deceased | |
116 | Lobsang Dawa | 20 | M | Taktsang Lhamo Kirti monastery, Dzorge county, Sichuan | April 24, 2013 |
Monk | Deceased | |
117 | Tenzin Sherab | 31 | M | Adril, Gyaring area of Yushul | May 27, 2013 |
Nomad | Deceased | |
118 | Wangche n Dolma | 30s | F | Tawu, Kham Karze | June 11, 2013 |
Nun | Deceased | |
119 | Thuten Nyandak Rinpoche | 45 | M | Kardze, Kham | April 6, 2012 |
Monk, Lama | Deceased | |
120 | Atse | 23 | F | Kardze, Kham | April 6, 2012 |
Nun | Deceased | |
121 | Kunchok Tenzin / Kunchok Sonam | 18 | M | Zoege Monastery, Amdo | July 20, 2013 |
Monk | Deceased | |
122 | Shichung | 41 | M | Gomang Thawa towship in Ngaba county | Septemb er 28, 2013 |
Layman (a father) | Deceased | |
123 | Tsering Gyal | 20 | M | Amdo Golok | Novemb er 11, 2013 |
Monk | Unknown | |
124 | Kunchok Tseten | 30 | M | Meruma township in Ngaba, Sichuan | Decemb er 3, 2013 |
father | Deceased | |
125 | Tsultrim Gyatso | 41 | M | Amchok town in Sangchu (Xiahe), Gansu | Decemb er 19, 2013 |
Monk | Deceased | |
126 | Phagmo Samdup | 27 | M | Dokarmo town in Tsekhong in Malho, Amdo | February 6, 2014 | Layman | Deceased | |
127 | Lobsang Dorji | 25 | M | Ngaba county town | February 13, 2014 | Layman (Former Kirti monk) | Unknown | |
128 | Unknown | …. | M | Tseknong , Malho | March 16, 2014 | Monk | Unknown | |
129 | Lobsang Palden | 20 | M | Ngaba | March 16, 2014 | Monk | Unknown | |
130 | Dolma | 31 | F | Bathang County, Kham | March 29, 2014 | Nun | Unknown | |
131 | Thinley Namgyal | 32 | M | Kardze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan province | April 15, 2014 |
Lay person | Deceased | |
132 | Kunchok | 42 | M | Golog | Sept 16, 2014 |
Layperso n | Hospitali zed | |
133 | Lhamo Tashi | Earl y 20s | M | Tsoe city, Kanlho | Sept 17, 2014 |
Student | Deceased | |
134 | Sangye Khar | Unk now n | M | Amchok town in Sangchu (Xiahe) county, Gansu | Dec 16, 2014 |
Layman | Unknown | |
135 | Tseypey | 19/ 20 |
F | Meruma, Ngapa (Chinese Aba), Amdo | Dec 22, 2014 |
Young woman | Deceased | |
136 | Kalsang Yeshi | 20s/ 30s | M | Tawu, Kham | Dec 23, 2014 |
monk | Deceased | |
137 | Norchok | Late 40s | F | Ngaba, Amdo | Mar 6, 2015 |
Mother | Deceased | |
138 | Yeshi Khando | 47/ 42 |
F | Kham Karze | April 8, 2015 |
Nun | Deceased | |
139 | Dhamkar /Nekyab |
45 | M | Gyadey village, Adue township, Ngaba | April 16, 2015 |
Father | Deceased | |
140 | Tenzin Gyatso | … | M | Tawa | May 20, 2015 |
Lay person | Unknown | |
141 | Sangye Tso | 36 | F | Chone County | 27/5/2015 | Mother | Deceased | |
142 | Sonam Topgyal | … | M | Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture | 9/7/2015 | Monk | Unknown | |
143 | Tashi kyi | 55 | F | Gansu Province | 27/8/2015 | Mother | Deceased | |
144 | Kelsang Wangdue | 18 | M | Retsokha Aryaling Monastery | 29/2/2016 | Monk | Deceased | |
145 | Sonam Tso | 50s | F | Amdo Ngaba | 23/3/2016 | Mother | Deceased | |
146 | Tashi Rabten | In 30s | M | Machu, Gansu | 8 Dec,2016 | Unknown | Deceased | |
147 | Pema Gyaltsen | Unknown | M | Nyarong | 18 Mar,2017 | Unknown | Unclear | |
148 | Wangchuk Tseten | Unknown | M | Kardze, Kham | 15 April,2016 | Unknown | Unknown (Believed unlikey to |
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149 | Chagdor Kyab | 16 | M | Bora, Gansu | 02 May,2017 | Student | Unknown | |
150 | Jamyang Losel | In 20s | M | Chentsa, Malho | 19 May, 2017 | Monk | Decease | |
151 | Tenga | In 60s | M | Kardze | 26,Nov 2017 | Monk | Deceased | |
152 | Konpe | Around 30 | M | Ngaba | 23 Dec,2017 | Unknown | Deceased | |
153 | Tsekho Tugchak | In 40s | M | Ngaba | 3 Mar 2018 | Nomad | Deceased | |
154 | Dhorbo | 23 | M | Ngaba | 04 Nov, 2018 | Unknown | Deceased | |
155 | Drugkho | Unknown | M | Ngaba | 8 Dec, 2018 | Unknown | Unclear | |
156 | Yonten | 24 | M | Ngaba | November 26th 2019 | Former Monk | Deceased |
The chart does not include all the self-immolation happened outside Tibet | |||||||
Produced by: Central Tibetan Women’s Association | |||||||
www.tibetanwomen.org |
* 156 Tibetans are known to have self-immolated in the PRC since February 27, 2009. A Rinpoche and his niece died in a fire – according to information from the Tibetan government in exile and Woeser, this may have been self-immolation that was later erroneously described as a house fire. * 127 men, 28 women* 122 of the 153 are known to have died following their protest * 26 of the Tibetans who self-immolated were 18 or under * 45 of the 156 are from Ngaba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan province * 13 of the 156 were monks at Kirti monastery in Ngaba * 12 of the 156 are former monks at Kirti monastery in Ngaba (It is currently not known who of the nine chose to disrobe, or were expelled from the monastery by government authorities). *Two of the 156 were nuns from Mame Dechen Chokorling nunnery in Ngaba |