Amnesty raises alarm over Tibetan religious leader’s alleged detention by Chinese authorities

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Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India] April 24 (ANI): Amnesty International has issued an urgent appeal to Chinese authorities, demanding answers on the whereabouts of Tibetan spiritual leader Choktrul Dorje Ten Rinpoche, who has reportedly been missing since his detention in December 2025, as reported by Phayul.

According to Phayul, in a letter addressed to Qinghai Communist Party Secretary Wu Xiaojun, Amnesty expressed serious concern over the lack of transparency surrounding the case. The lama, known for his work in religious and vocational education, was reportedly taken into custody on or around December 4 in Chikdril County of Golog Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture.

Since then, Chinese authorities have provided no official details about his detention, including his legal status, location, or any charges against him. Sources indicate that informal claims surfaced in January suggesting he was “under investigation," but no formal confirmation has followed. Amnesty state...

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