Archive · 9 Aug 2026
Tibetan youth rally in Gangtok protests China's Ethnic Unity Law
A group of Tibetan young people held a peaceful protest in a city called Gangtok.
They wanted people around the world to know about what is happening in Tibet.
Tibet is a place that many Tibetan people say is their home.
The protesters disagreed with a new Chinese law, called the 'Ethnic Unity Law', which they say could make Tibetans lose their culture and language.
They worried that Tibetan traditions, religion and identity might disappear.
During the protest, they remembered a man named Lobga Rangzen who they say hurt himself in front of the United Nations building to get attention for Tibet.
They asked world leaders and the United Nations to help protect Tibetan rights.
They also asked for people who are in prison for their beliefs to be set free.
The protest was peaceful, and the organisers said they want to spread their message in calm and non-violent ways.
The Regional Tibetan Youth Congress (RTYC) organised a peaceful rally in Gangtok, Sikkim's capital, on Saturday.
The rally was part of a global chain of protests led by the Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC) over the situation in Tibet.
Protesters opposed China's 'Ethnic Unity Law', alleging it could accelerate the assimilation of ethnic communities under Chinese rule.
Participants paid tribute to Martyr Lobga Rangzen, who organisers say self-immolated in front of the United Nations Headquarters.
Protesters urged the UN and international community to address what they called a human rights crisis in Tibet and demanded the release of political prisoners.
- Who
- Members of the Regional Tibetan Youth Congress (RTYC) and local supporters in Gangtok, as part of a global chain of protests led by the Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC).
- What
- A peaceful rally opposing China's 'Ethnic Unity Law' and alleged political and cultural repression in Tibet, including a tribute to Martyr Lobga Rangzen.
- When
- Saturday, as part of a series of demonstrations held by Tibetan groups in different parts of the world.
- Where
- Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, India.
- Why
- To draw international attention to the situation in Tibet, oppose the 'Ethnic Unity Law', and demand justice, freedom, the release of political prisoners and protection of Tibetan identity.
- Event
- Peaceful rally against China's 'Ethnic Unity Law'
- Organiser
- Regional Tibetan Youth Congress (RTYC)
- Location
- Gangtok, capital of Sikkim, India
- Part of
- Global chain of protests led by the Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC)
- Figure honoured
- Martyr Lobga Rangzen
- Demands
- Justice, freedom, release of political prisoners, protection of Tibetan rights
- Target of protest
- China's 'Ethnic Unity Law'