Released Tibetan Monk Faces Failing Health Under Strict Chinese Surveillance

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Chinese authorities have released Venerable Zega Gyatso, a 48-year-old Tibetan monk, after a six-month secret detention. Abducted in July 2025 while seeking medical care, Gyatso now suffers from severe joint pain and failing eyesight, reportedly caused by forced exposure to bright lights during police interrogations. Despite returning to his local monastery, he remains under intense state surveillance. Authorities forced him to sign a strict pledge to avoid anti-government activities. Gyatso, a respected former teacher, has faced persistent state harassment since 2008 due to his family connections and a brief period studying in India.

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