By Alfaritsy 
Taipei [Taiwan], April 10 (ANI):
Human Rights Watch
The HRW urged on Wednesday
Vietnam
The senior’s death is under investigation by the government.
Tibet
an lama,
Humkar Dorje Rinpoche
In Ho Chi Minh City on March 29, 2025, under questionable conditions, according to a statement from HRW.
As per the statement, Humkar Dorje, aged 56, passed away after months of worry from those involved.
Tibet
A community discussing his location and welfare. His followers in India, where numerous
Tibet
Those living in exile claim that
Vietnam
ese and
Chinese authorities
had
arrest
ed him in
Vietnam
after he fled
Tibet
His monastery, overseen officially, stated that he passed away due to an illness during a retreat instead.
”
Humkar Dorje Rinpoche
‘s death in
Vietnam
is particularly worrying considering the Chinese government’s extreme suppression
Tibet
and its history of apprehending its citizens
Vietnam
“As stated by Maya Wang, Associate Director of China at
Human Rights Watch
.
“The
Vietnam
The relevant authorities should conduct credible and unbiased investigations into these allegations and take appropriate measures, including sharing the autopsy results with Humkar Dorje’s family,” Wang stated.
Humkar Dorje served as the leader of the Lung Ngon monastery located in Gabde county within the Golok region.
Tibet
a self-governing prefecture within Qinghai province. He boasted numerous followers both domestically in China and internationally, including in
Vietnam
He was an influential educator who, with formal approval and supervision, established a vocational institution along with over ten additional schools in the area. There, he supported the educational journey of many local youngsters.
The disappearance and demise of Humkar Dorje took place during a period when the Chinese government was intensifying its actions against notable individuals.
Tibet
educators and the schools they lead, which encourage
Tibet
a language and culture, within the eastern region
Tibet
an areas including Golok.
Humkar Dorje has been unaccounted for since at least November 2024, as reported.
Tibet
An exiled media outlet reported this situation. In December, when residents in Gabde County voiced concerns about an individual, local authorities allegedly prohibited any public discourse regarding the matter. This imposed silence was broken on April 1st when officials from Gabde County presented representatives of the nearby monastery with a death certificate obtained from a hospital in Ho Chi Minh City.
On April 3rd, the senior monks from Lung Ngon Monastery released a statement indicating that Humkar Dorje showed indications of poor health, left unaccompanied for an undisclosed location on an unclear date with intentions of engaging in a spiritual retreat. They later reported his unexpected death due to illness.
Vietnam
On March 29, without providing additional information.
On April 5, his supporters in India refuted these assertions and stated that the high lama was actually present.
Vietnam
Following a Chinese law enforcement questioning session,
Tibet
towards the end of last year. They mentioned
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The police, reportedly working together with agents from China’s Ministry of State Security, arrested him on March 25. He passed away four days after his detention.
The monastery’s statement lacks completeness and might have been composed under certain pressures.
Human Rights Watch
said, given the
Chinese authorities
‘ strict oversight over the handling of ‘
Tibet
an monasteries.
Tibet
Tibetan lamas frequently enter seclusion for long durations; however, it seems extremely improbable that high-ranking monks within their monastery wouldn’t know about the lama’s whereabouts, hide this information for many months, or remain oblivious regarding his international travel. Furthermore, should the lama have entered meditation isolation or was enduring an ailment, government officials would find no reason to prohibit conversations surrounding his condition.
The devotees of Humkar Dorje in India mentioned that he left his monastery at the end of September following inquiries from government officials and local security forces in Gabde. A news article from an official Chinese source indicates that a high-ranking county-level officer visited Lung Ngon Monastery on October 15 for “an inspection of temple administration.” Notably unusual, this report does not refer to Humkar Dorje specifically by name.
It seemed Humkar Dorje had maintained a favorable relationship with the authorities for quite some time. He completed his studies in 2001 at a nationally recognized institution in China, specializing in
Tibet
a Buddhist lama who occupied an important role at the county level within the People’s Congress, serving as a vice chairman of the congress Standing Committee. Additionally, he served as the president of the Gabde County chapter of the Chinese Buddhist Association, which made him the highest-ranking spiritual leader in the region.
In July 2024, he led a significant public religious event at Lung Ngon Monastery, an occasion that necessitated formal authorization. According to state-controlled news outlets in August, he was portrayed as one of the key figures heading a government-organized mission touring another nearby temple. Then, in September, official press coverage depicted a high-ranking national officer along with representatives from a provincial team dining alongside Humkar Dorje at his monastery. The report highlighted that “all strata of authorities at the provincial, prefectural, and county levels have wholeheartedly endorsed the numerous initiatives undertaken by Lung Ngon Temple over the past few years.”
Official records of Humkar Dorje’s sightings concluded by the end of September, aligning with when his devotees in India claimed he had escaped.
Vietnam
.
Chinese authorities
have extensively practiced transnational repression — human rights violations carried out outside of a nation’s boundaries to suppress opposition, which includes actions against
Tibet
People residing overseas who criticize the Chinese government or engage in activities seen as a threat to the government.
Unverified information from fellow devotees of Humkar Dorje indicated that certain members of the Lung Ngon Monastery who were present
Vietnam
He might have been apprehended simultaneously, and could potentially be transferred as well.
Vietnam
These authorities have sent individuals to China despite the extreme danger of facing torture and various forms of ill-treatment.
The
Vietnam
This government is required to uphold the international legal principle of non-refoulement, which prevents nations from sending individuals back to places where they could encounter a genuine threat of persecution.
The Chinese government is recognized for having
arrest
arried and returned at least two political dissenters back home.
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in collaboration with the
Vietnam
These authorities include Dong Guangping in 2022 and Wang Bingzhang in 2002.
In line with the Minnesota Protocol for investigating potentially unlawful deaths, the
Vietnam
This government should carry out an unbiased investigation.
investigation
Regarding the details surrounding Humkar Dorje’s demise, particularly focusing on the involvement of their security forces and potential participation from Chinese security officers or officials. Such an investigation must encompass an autopsy to ascertain the reasons for his passing. These findings should then be communicated to the family alongside the return of his remains. According to the Minnesota Protocol, when dealing with possible cases of wrongful death, relatives are entitled—at a bare minimum—to knowledge regarding the conditions, whereabouts, and state of the deceased’s remains, as well as what has been concluded concerning the cause and nature of death.
“Governments of other nations should urge the
Vietnam
this government for responses
Humkar Dorje Rinpoche
Wang stated, “Their demise,” implying they should hold back or indicating their end.
Vietnam
Hold these officials responsible for their involvement in China’s abusive practices.
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and implement measures to ensure they do not happen again.” (ANI)
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