Sonam Tsering

POLITICAL PRISONER
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Gender
Male
Age at Detention
23
Origin County Level
  • TAR
Occupation at Detention
Religious
Vulnerable Group at Detention
  • Religious
Date of arrest
10/05/1996
Detention Centre/Prison
Drapchi Prison
Description of event

Sonam Tsering, also known as Kongtruk, was a 24-year-old monk from Gaden Monastery in Kongpo. He was detained in May 1996 for political reasons and sentenced to five years’ imprisonment. Following his participation in a protest in May 1998, his sentence was extended by an additional year, bringing his total term of imprisonment to six years.

Types of Human Rights Violations
  • Civil and Political Rights Violations: Right to Freedom of Expression and Opinion
Length of Sentence
6 years
Prison Location
Type of Sources
  • Primary: TCHRD field sources
Published
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