Atruk Lopo, a monk who has served ten years in Mianyang prison, has been freed. He is the former chant master from Lithang Monastery in Kardze and was arrested in 2007 for spreading news about a protest calling for Tibetan freedom, and for calling for the release of his uncle Ronggye Adrak who had been detained on similar charges. He was warned not to speak in public following his release.