On Fire for Tibet

Friday, March 30, 2012 | Categories: Audio, Day 6 Blog, Foreign, Interview, News, Politics, Promote |

Migmer Tsering survived setting himself on fire in protest.

Early in the morning of November 4th, Migmer Tsering walked up to the Chinese embassy in New Delhi and set himself on fire. His legs were badly burned, but Migmer survived.

There's been a rash of Tibetan self-immolations in the past year, at least three in the last week alone.

All of these Tibetans are protesting China's rule over their homeland.

Brent spoke with Migmer Tsering, also known as Sherab Tsedor, about that morning in November. Some of the conversation may not be suitable for young or sensitive listeners.

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For video of Migmer's protest, click through. But be warned, the images are graphic.