Sentences with phrase «immolation began»
Self - immolation began as a form of protest among Tibetans in China in February 2009, when a young monk set himself ablaze.
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Religion News Service: Tibetans have «sacred duty» to support self - immolations As the 18th congress of China's Communist Party began in Beijing this week, six more Tibetans set themselves on fire as Tibetan leaders say they are powerless to stop a growing wave of self - immolations.