Wangchuk, an online commentator, has publicly advocated for Tibetan language rights, drawing persecution from the state. In 2016, he was secretly detained and held incommunicado for two months. Sentenced to five years in prison for “inciting separatism,” he was conditionally released on January 28, 2021. He has continued his advocacy, and has been facing harassment and physical abuse by the police. In 2022, Chinese authorities erased his online presence and barred him from hotels while he conducted school visits. In August 2023, he was severely beaten by masked men in Golok.
Tashi Wangchuk
Is case active: Yes
Country:China
Region:Asia-Pacific
Gender:Male
Status:Under Threat