The victim reportedly self-immolated after making a live appeal for Tibetan independence and unity

Jul 03, 2026

10:19 am

What's the storyA Tibetan man died after setting himself on fire near the United Nations headquarters in New York City on Thursday, according to Reuters.

The victim was identified as Logba Rangzen, a Tibetan activist and Uber driver, by Voice of Tibet, a media outlet for exiled Tibetans.