Sonam Tsering (born 1971) was a monk at Drigung Emari Shedra Monastery from Meldrogungkar County. He was arrested on 11 March 1995 along with another monk, Choeje (born 1971), from the same monastery. Both were accused of pasting posters and leading a poster campaign in Meldrogungkar County.

They were initially detained at Gutsa Detention Centre for two years, during which time neither was permitted family visits. After being sentenced to five years’ imprisonment, Sonam Tsering and Choeje were transferred to Drapchi Prison to serve their terms.