24/04/2026
The Chinese government should urgently ensure that imprisoned Tibetan political prisoners Gangkye Drupa Kyab and Tsering Dolma are provided with timely, adequate, and appropriate medical care and treatment. They remain in detention under conditions that raise serious concerns about their physical well-being, particularly in light of reports indicating limited access to necessary healthcare services.
Gangkye Drupa Kyab, 47, is a Tibetan writer and teacher who was held at Mianyang Prison in Sichuan. In 2024, his family was permitted a visit; however, all subsequent requests have been denied, and his family has received no official information regarding his condition or current whereabouts. Sources have informed TCHRD that he is in critical health as a result of torture endured in prison. He is reportedly suffering from cardiac and renal complications, as well as vision loss and amnesia.
He was arbitrarily detained and arrested on 23 March 2021 by the Serta County Police and was sentenced to 14 years in prison in 2022 on politically motivated charges of "inciting separatism" and "endangering national security". He had earlier been detained twice in 2012 and 2016.
Tsering Dolma, mother of two, from Serthar County, is also reported to be in a critical condition, suffering from a fractured hip, worsening memory loss, and severe cardiac issues as a result of repeated abuse by Serthar County police authorities. Given her history of torture and long-term health complications, the aggravation of abuse raises urgent concerns about the irreversible impact on her health.
As a state party to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, China is legally obligated to prevent acts of torture and ill-treatment, conduct prompt and impartial investigations into credible allegations of abuse, and ensure effective remedies where violations occur. The reported denial and obstruction of medical treatment for Drupa Kyab and Tsering Dolma constitute a flagrant violation of these obligations.
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