of Ngaba Prefecture. Photo via Tibet.net
Last month, a Tibetan man named Ludup was released from prison with a severely damaged leg, a result of forced labour during his three-and-a-half-year incarceration. Tibet Watch reports that Ludup, 54, has been left with a crippled leg after his grueling experience in Deyang Prison, Sichuan Province.
Arrested in June 2020 for his involvement in a protest back in 2008, Ludup’s trial details and charges were never made clear to his family. For 12 years prior to his arrest, he evaded police capture, during which time authorities in Ngaba County issued a public notice accusing him and other monks from Kirti Monastery of participating in “illegal protest movements.”
Since his release, Ludup, also known as Rinchen Goedoe, faces continuous surveillance and political re-education sessions conducted by the local police. Without an identity card, which he lost while hiding, Ludup struggles to access necessary medical care, further exacerbating his condition. Restrictions placed on him also prevent visits from family and friends, isolating him further, especially during significant times like the Tibetan New Year.
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Ludup’s story highlights ongoing concerns about the treatment of prisoners in Tibet and raises serious questions about human rights practices in the region. The ordeal he faces even after release underscores the challenges many Tibetans encounter under surveillance and the difficulties in obtaining basic rights and freedoms.
Tibet Watch continues to monitor the situation, shedding light on the plight of Tibetans like Ludup who suffer under oppressive conditions. Ludup’s case is a stark reminder of the long-term impact of forced labour and political repression on individuals in Tibet.
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