Tibetan man dies after self-immolation near United Nations headquarters in New York City
Summary
Vehicle Fire New York City New York in New York City, New York: A man died from severe burns after setting himself on fire near the United Nations headquarters in New York City, according to police and activists. Police responded to an emergency call made around 6:30 p.m. Thursday and took the man to Bellevue Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Activists and Voice of Tibet identified him as Tibetan activist Logba Rangzen, an Uber driver who went to the scene with a Tibetan flag to appeal for Tibetan independence. An investigation was ongoing.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Logba Rangzen | Unknown | Fatal |
Original reporting
Tibetan man dies after setting himself on fire near U.N. headquarters, activists say