China accused of torture and cover-up after Tibetan monk dies in custody
A young Tibetan monk's death in custody under suspicious circumstances has sparked outrage, with rights groups alleging torture and Chinese authorities accused of a cover-up. Samten's death, officially attributed to sudden illness, follows a crackdown on monasteries, including expulsions of young monks and raids to remove Dalai Lama images.
A young Tibetan monk's death in custody under suspicious circumstances has sparked outrage, with rights groups alleging torture and Chinese authorities accused of a cover-up. Samten's death, officially attributed to sudden illness, follows a crackdown on monasteries, including expulsions of young monks and raids to remove Dalai Lama images.
