Tibetan Activists held for blocking UN gate, demanding action after Jul 2 self-immolation

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(TibetanReview.net, Jul11’26) – Angered by lack of any meaningful response from the United Nations on the issue of Tibet following the self-immolation of activist Lobga Rangzen in front of its New York Headquarters on Jul 2, three activists belonging to the Students for a Free Tibet (SFT) group have got themselves detained by blocking the exit gate of the headquarters on Jul 9.

The activists from the New York-headquartered group – Tenzin Tseten, Tsela Zoksang (SFT’s Campaign director), and Tenzin Kunchok – were later detained by the NYPD. Though released later on, they are now stated to face several charges.

The occasion was a Tibetan protest...

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