8 Tibetans sentenced in immolation hearings

Six ethnic Tibetans were sentenced to three to 12 years in prison by a local court in Gansu province on Thursday for their roles in an October self-immolation case.

The Xiahe County People's Court also convicted four people of intentional homicide and sentenced them. Padma Tamdru received 12 years in prison; Kelsang Gyamuktso, 11 years; Padma Co, eight years; and Lhamo Tamdru, seven years.

Two other defendants were convicted of "picking quarrels and provoking troubles". Do Gekyap was sentenced to four years in prison and Yang Monje to three years.