In a poignant tribute, the Central Tibetan Administration has commemorated Tapey, a monk from Kirti Monastery, whose self-immolation in 2009 marked a grim turning point in Tibetan protests against Chinese policies. Tapey’s extreme act of self-sacrifice shed light on the deep-seated frustrations within the Tibetan community over the repressive measures imposed by China, particularly affecting their cultural and religious freedoms.
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