Free Tibet
December 15, 2014
Village leader killed in restive Driru County
On 21 November 2014, Ngawang Monlam, the leader of Wushong Village in Driru County, was killed by local Chinese authorities.
It is believed that he was killed because the authorities wanted to replace him. Many of his supporters have been arrested, including Palka, Naldmey Droril and Tashi.
Persecution in Driru continues
During his time as a village leader, Ngawang Monlam, a former monk of Gyashoe Pelkar Monastery, promoted Tibetan Buddhism, culture and the economic development of his village.
He established education centres for both the young and old, to improve the literacy of fellow Tibetans. He was involved in building a village hall and established theatrical troupes to perform during religious and cultural events.
Driru County has been going through severe crackdowns and political re -education since various protests and Tibetans refusing to fly the Chinese flag on their house. Watch artist May Kindred-Boothby’s original interpretation of the suffering and resilience of the people of Driru County below.
