Jamyang, aged 38, is the brother of Tenzin Wangdu Shilog and is related to a civil servant of the Tibetan Government-in-Exile. He was arrested in Lhasa on 20 March 1989. Although Jamyang did not participate in the March 1989 demonstrations in Lhasa, he was nevertheless accused by the authorities of “giving bad advice” and “inciting others to engage in wrongful activities.”

Jamyang had previously been detained in September 1983 for his involvement in Tibetan independence activities and alleged association with an underground organization. On that occasion, he was sentenced to two years and six months of imprisonment by the Chinese authorities.

At present, Jamyang remains in detention at Gutsa Prison. He is a resident of Banakshol, East Lhasa, specifically Gyami-Gora, San-gLam 4, outer door 1, inner section 6.