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Monk Detained

May 9, 2017;

Gonpo, a Tibetan monk in his early forties has been detained on suspicion of spreading news of the recent self-immolation to the outside world. Gonpo is a monk at Oephung monastery in Kardze prefecture’s Nyagrong county in Sichuan. Radio Free Asia reports that he is known for his patriotism and dedication. There is no news of his whereabouts or wellbeing.

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