Reported By Palden

Translated By TenGyal

Edited By Kelsang Jinpa

Tibetans in the so-called Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture are enduring continuous physical and psychological distress following the demolition of sacred Mani stone mounds, the burning of ceremonial and prayer flags, and the forced hoisting of the Chinese national flag.

Following the Chinese government’s appointment of a Chinese official named Xiong Yuanlai as Party Secretary of the Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in April, a sweeping crackdown has targeted counties and townships across the region, including Chabcha, Trika, Mangra, Ba, and Dragkar. Authorities have demolished Mani stone mounds, burned traditional doorway flags and prayer flags, and mandated the hoisting of the Chinese national flag. Additionally, under the pretext that Tibetan cadres are overrepresented, many have been dismissed from post. This pervasive and aggressive tighteni...