Tibetan Environmentalist Tsongon Tsering Released

9 months ago

Even as the Tibetan environmentalist Tsongon Tsering has been released before the completion of his eight-month prison sentence, his right to freedom of movement continues to be curtailed.

According to verified information received from a reliable source today, Tsering—a native of Tsaruma town in Khyungchu County, Ngawa (Aba) Prefecture, Tibet—was released on July 8 before completing his full sentence. Despite the early release, Chinese authorities have imposed strict restrictions on his movements, prohibiting him from attending certain gatherings, including public events such as weddings.

The same source reported that on the day of his release, local residents of Tsaruma village gathered to welcome Tsering home with a small ceremony. However, police arrived shortly afterward and ordered the crowd to disperse, stating that such a gathering was not permitted. Authorities also reiterated that Tsongon Tsering is strictly forbidden from participating in any public assemblies.

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