Tibet-Born Man Dies Outside U.N. After Appearing to Set Himself on Fire

WSJ·Jul 3

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A tibet-born man has died after appearing to set himself on fire outside the UN headquarters in New York. The incident is being reported as a self-immolation protest, with some outlets suggesting it was an act of protest against China's presence in Tibet. Leaflets found at the scene reportedly called for China to leave Tibet, but details of the incident and the man's identity are not fully clear.

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