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Tibetan artist Tsukte, popularly known as Asang, was released on 25 January 2026 after spending nearly six months in detention in Ngaba (Ch: Aba) County, Sichuan Province. Although freed from custody, he remains under strict restrictions that reportedly continue to curtail his fundamental freedoms, including his right to expression, movement, and association.
No information has been made available regarding the status or whereabouts of fellow Tibetan artist Pelkyong, who was detained alongside Asang in July 2025.
Post-Release Message Under ConstraintsA day after his release, Asang appeared in a short video on a newly created account on the Chinese video-sharing platform Kuaishou. In the clip, he expressed g...
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