Dawa Yangzom

Detentions
Person
Status
Released
Date of Detention
Jan 1, 1990
Length of sentence
3 years
Description of event

Dawa Yangzom spent three years in prison after she participated in a demonstration on the Bharkor in 1990. She was released in March 1993. She was a nun from Shungseb Nunnery.

Type of length of sentence
1-3 years
Type of violation
  • Freedom of assembly
  • Freedom of expression
Torture
Yes
Date of release
Jan 1, 1993