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Taphun, 81, died after setting himself on fire on March 27 in Ngaba, in Amdo in northeastern Tibet, protesting against Chinese rule. He self-immolated in front of the police station near Kirti Monastery where many protests against China have taken place. Taphun was removed from the scene by police and died later. He lived in Meruma nomadic village. Taphun said recently, “Young [Tibetans] should not lose heart!”
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