European Parliament 20 January 2012, Written question E-000249/12 Sergio Paolo Frances Silvestris (PPE) to the Commission (Vice-President / High Representative). VP/HR — Tibetan monks' freedom at risk

Question for written answer E-000249/12 to the Commission (Vice-President / High Representative) Sergio Paolo Frances Silvestris (PPE) (20 January 2012) Subject: VP/HR — Tibetan monks' freedom at risk Tulku Sonam Wangyal, a monk from Qinghai (a region in the area of historic Tibet ), recently immolated himself after dousing himself in paraffin oil and swallowing several mouthfuls.