April 28th 2023.
Gonpo Kyi, the sister of Dorjee Tashi, a successful businessman who was previously praised for his philanthropic activities, once again found herself and her husband in the hands of Chinese police on Monday. They were arrested for peacefully protesting in front of the high court in Lhasa, Tibet’s capital, for her brother's release from prison. The police had covered her with a large black banner as they removed her from the area.
Kyi and her husband were detained for two nights at Lhasa’s detention center, where they were reportedly beaten and tortured. After their release, they were warned to stop protesting or else they will land themselves in prison.
Kyi and her husband have the right to appeal for her brother's release, and despite being previously beaten and warned, she has courageously stated, “The Chinese authorities are planning to imprison us but we are also ready to go to prison to protect my brother even if it costs our lives.”
Although Dorjee Tashi was arrested in 2008 and given a life sentence in Drapchi Prison following Tibetan protests against Chinese rule, Kyi has not given up hope. She and her husband have demonstrated remarkable courage and resilience in their quest for justice and their peaceful protests are an inspiring example of strength in the face of adversity.
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