Appendix: Tibetan Self-immolators, April 1998–May 2015 1. April 27, 1998: Thubten Ngodrup, an ex-monk, self-immolated in New Delhi to protest Hu Jintao’s first visit to India. 2. November 23, 2006: Lhakpa Tsering, a male Tibetan rights activ- ist, attempted self-immolation in Mumbai to protest Hu Jintao’s visit to India. He survived the attempt. 3. February 27, 2009: Tapey, a monk, self-immolated in the market area of Ngaba County, Sichuan. He survived the attempt, but his whereabouts are currently unknown. 4. March 16, 2011: Phuntsog, a monk, self-immolated in Ngaba County, Sichuan. 5. August 15, 2011: Tsewang Norbu, a monk, self-immolated in the center of Dawu County, Sichuan. 6. September 26, 2011: Lobsang Kelsang, a monk, self-immolated in Ngaba County, Sichuan. 7. September 26, 2011: Lobsang Kunchok, a monk, self-immolated in Ngaba County, Sichuan. 8. October 3, 2011: Kelsang Wangchuk, a monk, attempted self- immolation in Ngaba County, Sichuan. His condition and where- abouts are currently unknown. 9. October 7, 2011: Choepel, an ex-monk, self-immolated in Ngaba County, Sichuan. 10. October 7, 2011: Kayang, an ex-monk, self-immolated in Ngaba County, Sichuan. 11. October 15, 2011: Norbu Damdrul, an ex-monk, self-immolated in Ngaba County, Sichuan. 12. October 17, 2011: Tenzin Wangmo, a nun, self-immolated at the Sumdo Bridge located below Mame Nunnery in Ngaba County, Sichuan. 13. October 25, 2011: Dawa Tsering, a monk, attempted self- immolation in Kardze Monastery in eastern Tibet. His well-being and whereabouts are currently unknown. 152 Appendix 14. November 3, 2011: Palden Choetso, a nun, self-immolated at the Chume Bridge near Ganden Jangchup Choeling Nunnery in the center of Dawu County, Sichuan. 15. November 4, 2011: Sherab Tsedor, a male Tibetan rights activist, attempted self-immolation outside the Chinese embassy in New Delhi, India. He survived the attempt, suffering burns on his legs and waist. 16. November 10, 2011: Bhutuk, a monk, attempted self- immolation at the Boudha stupa in central Kathmandu. He sur- vived the attempt, sustaining 15–20 percent burns. 17. December 1, 2011: Tenzin Phuntsog, an ex-monk and father, self-immolated in Khamar Township in Chamdo. 18. January 6, 2012: Tsultrim, an ex-monk and Tibetan rights activ- ist, self-immolated in Ngaba County, Sichuan. 19. January 6, 2012: Tennyi, a monk, self-immolated in Ngaba County, Sichuan. 20. January 8, 2012: Sonam Wangyal, a monk, self-immolated in Darlag County, Qinghai. 21. January 14, 2012: Losang Jamyang, an ex-monk, self-immolated in Ngaba County, Sichuan. 22. February 8, 2012: Sonam Rabyang, a monk, attempted self- immolation in Triwang town. His well-being and whereabouts are currently unknown. 23. February 8, 2012: Rinzin Dorje, an ex-monk, self-immolated at a primary school in Ngaba County, Sichuan. 24. February 11, 2012: Tenzin Choedron, a nun, self-immolated at the Sumdo Bridge located below Mame Nunnery in Ngaba County, Sichuan. 25. February 13, 2012: Lobsang Gyatso, a monk, attempted self- immolation in Ngaba County, Sichuan. His well-being and whereabouts are currently unknown. 26. February 17, 2012: Damchoe Sangpo, a monk, teacher, and member of the Democratic Management Committee of Bongthak Monastery, self-immolated in Themchen County, Qinghai. 27. February 19, 2012: Nangdrol, a male Tibetan rights activist, self- immolated near Jonang Dzamthang Gonchen Monastery. 28. March 3, 2012: Tsering Kyi, a female student and Tibetan rights activist, self-immolated in the vegetable market of Machu town in Gansu. 29. March 4, 2012: Rinchen, a mother, self-immolated near a mili- tary camp in the vicinity of Kirti Monastery in Ngaba County, Sichuan. Appendix 153 30. March 5, 2012: Dorjee, a male Tibetan rights activist, self-immolated near a bridge outside Cha Township in Ngaba County, Sichuan. 31. March 10, 2012: Gepey, a monk, self-immolated near a Chinese military camp located a few kilometers from Kirti Monastery in Ngaba County, Sichuan. 32. March 14, 2012: Jamyang Palden, a monk, self-immolated in Dolma Square, near Rongpo Monastery. 33. March 16, 2012: Lobsang Tsultrim, a monk, self-immolated in front of Kirti Monastery in Ngaba County, Sichuan. 34. March 17, 2012: Sonam Dargye, a father, farmer, and Tibetan rights activist self-immolated near the center of Rongpo town in Qinghai. 35. March 26, 2012: Jampa Yeshe, a male Tibetan rights activist, self- immolated in New Delhi to protest Hu Jintao’s participation at the international summit. 36. March 28, 2012: Lobsang Sherab, a monk, self-immolated in Cha Township in Ngaba County, Sichuan. 37. March 30, 2012: Chimey Palden, a monk, self-immolated outside the prefectural government offices in Barkham in Ngaba County, Sichuan. 38. March 30, 2012: Tenpa Darjey, a monk, self-immolated outside the prefectural government offices in Barkham in Ngaba County, Sichuan. 39. April 6, 2012: Thubten Nyandak Rinpoche, a monk, self-immolated. 40. April 6, 2012: Atse, a nun and niece to Thubten Nyandak Rinpoche (above), died by fire. 41. April 19, 2012: Choepak Kyap, a male Tibetan rights activist, self-immolated close to a government office in Barma Township near Jonang Dzamthang Gonchen Monastery in Ngaba County, Sichuan. 42. April 19, 2012: Sonam, a male Tibetan rights activist, self-immo- lated close to a government office in Barma Township near Jonang Dzamthang Gonchen Monastery in Ngaba County, Sichuan. 43. May 27, 2012: Dargye, an ex-monk, self-immolated outside Jokhang Temple in Lhasa. 44. May 27, 2012: Dorje Tseten, a male Tibetan rights activist, self- immolated outside Jokhang Temple in Lhasa. 45. May 30, 2012: Rikyo, a female nomad, self-immolated near Jonang Dzamthang Gonchen Monastery. 46. June 15, 2012: Tamdin Thar, a male nomad, self-immolated in front of the People’s Armed Police base in Chentsa County, Qinghai. 154 Appendix 47. June 20, 2012: Ngawang Norphel, an ex-monk, self-immolated in Dzatoe Township in Qinghai. 48. June 20, 2012: Tenzin Khedup, an ex-monk, self-immolated in Dzatoe Township in Qinghai. 49. June 27, 2012: Dickyi Choezom, a mother, attempted self- immolation in Keygu town near Dhondupling Monastery. Her well-being and whereabouts are currently unknown. 50. July 7, 2012: Tsewang Dorjee, a male Tibetan rights activist, self- immolated in Damshung near Lhasa. 51. July 17, 2012: Losang Lozin, a monk, self-immolated in front of the Tsodun Kirti Monastery’s main assembly hall in Ngaba County, Sichuan. 52. August 6, 2012: Lobsang Tsultrim, a monk, self-immolated on the main street toward the office building of the Forestry Depart- ment in Ngaba County, Sichuan. 53. August 7, 2012: Dolkar Tso, a mother, self-immolated near a white stupa in front of Tsoe Gaden Choeling Monastery in Tsoe City. 54. August 10, 2012: Chopa, a male nomad, self-immolated in Me’uruma Township in Ngaba County, Sichuan. 55. August 13, 2012: Lungtok, a monk and student of Kirti’s Mon- astery’s medical college, self-immolated in a prayer wheel enclo- sure on the monastery’s perimeter. 56. August 13, 2012: Tashi, a male layperson, self-immolated in a prayer wheel enclosure on the Kirti Monastery’s perimeter. 57. August 27, 2012: Lobsang Damchoe, an ex-monk and Tibetan rights activist, self-immolated near the eastern gate of Kirti Monastery. 58. August 27, 2012: Lobsang Kelsang, a monk, self-immolated near the eastern gate of Kirti Monastery. 59. September 13, 2012: Passang Lhamo, a female layperson, attempted self-immolation in Beijing. She survived the attempt, but her whereabouts are currently unknown. 60. September 29, 2012: Yangdang, a male Tibetan rights activist, self-immolated along the main road in Dzato County, Qinghai. 61. October 4, 2012: Gudrub, a male writer and Tibetan rights activ- ist, self-immolated in Ngaba County, Sichuan. 62. October 6, 2012: Sangay Gyatso, a father and Tibetan rights activist, self-immolated near the Dokar Monastery. 63. October 13, 2012: Tamdin Dorje, a male Tibetan rights activist, self-immolated near a white stupa beside Tsoe Gaden Choeling Monastery in Gansu. 64. October 20, 2012: Lhamo Kyab, a father and Tibetan rights activist, self-immolated near Bora Monastery in Gansu. Appendix 155 65. October 22, 2012: Dhondup, a male Tibetan rights activist, self- immolated at the side Serkhang Temple in Labrang Tashikyil Monastery in Gansu. 66. October 23, 2012: Dorje Rinchen, a male Tibetan rights activist, self-immolated near a military camp in front of the Gyugya mar- ket on the main street of Labrang in Gansu. 67. October 25, 2012: Tsepo, an ex-monk and Tibetan rights activ- ist, self-immolated near a government building in Nagchu. 68. October 25, 2012: Tenzin, an ex-monk and Tibetan rights activ- ist, attempted self-immolation near a government building in Nagchu. His well-being and whereabouts are currently unknown. 69. October 26, 2012: Tsewang Kyab, a male Tibetan rights activ- ist, self-immolated near the bus stand in Setri village in Sangchu County, Gansu. 70. October 26, 2012: Lhamo Tseten, a father and Tibetan rights activist, self-immolated in front of the local military base and Township administration in Amchok in Sangchu County, Gansu. 71. November 4, 2012: Dorjee Lhundrup, a traditional Tibetan artist, father, and farmer self-immolated near Sakyil Hotel in Rongwo town on Taglung South Street, some kilometers west of Rongwo Monastery. 72. November 7, 2012: Dorjee, a monk, self-immolated in Ngoshul Monastery in Ngaba County, Sichuan. 73. November 7, 2012: Samdrup, a monk, attempted self-immolation in Ngoshul Monastery in Ngaba County, Sichuan. He survived the attempt, but his whereabouts are currently unknown. 74. November 7, 2012: Dorjee Kyab, a monk, attempted self- immolation in Ngoshul Monastery in Ngaba County, Sichuan. He survived the attempt, but his whereabouts are currently unknown.