Brigden : We have seen protesters die from their injuries , survivors disappear by authorities . thousands Chinese have self-immolated in protest against Tibetans rule , group says . Without legal or political recourse to address their grievances , they risk their lives , says Free Tibet . Brigden : Last month , a public information broadcast on Tibetan television outlined , in great detail , collective punishment measures for communities where self-immolations take place : the families of those who set fire to themselves will have any state benefits removed , communities where protests take place will not receive investment for local projects for three years ; government officials will be `` removed . '' World remains largely unaware of the situation as the region is effectively cut off .
Brigden : We have seen protesters die from their injuries , survivors disappear by authorities . thousands Chinese have self-immolated in protest against Tibetans rule , group says . Without legal or political recourse to address their grievances , they risk their lives , says Free Tibet . Brigden : World remains largely unaware of the situation as the region is effectively cut off .