Man dies in Tunisia after setting himself alight

Man dies in Tunisia after setting himself alight

13 Mar 2013 13:12 - Tarek Amara
A jobless man who set fire to himself in Tunisia's capital has died, a development which could provoke renewed anger against the government.
No Lunar New Year celebrations for 'mourning' Tibetans

No Lunar New Year celebrations for 'mourning' Tibetans

11 Feb 2013 12:13 - Ben Blanchard
Tibetans in a north-west part of China, which has been the focus of self-immolation protests against Chinese rule, have marked a grieved New Year.
Tibetan protestor dies following self-immolation

Tibetan protestor dies following self-immolation

10 Nov 2012 18:54 - Sapa-AFP
Ahead of a Communist Party congress in China where a transition of power will occur, an 18-year-old Tibetan protestor has burnt himself to death.

China tells US to back off Tibet affair

11 Jan 2012 14:32 - Staff Reporter
The US was told not to interfere in China's affairs after it voiced concern over the spate of self-immolations by Tibetan monks in the area.