The spokesperson of the Tibetan Government in-exile, Tashi Phuntsok, on Tuesday said that escalating self-immolation cases by the Tibetans must be looked into.
"In Tibet 126 Tibetans have self-immolated and two of the recent self-immolators have died. Which clearly shows that situation is not good. It's becoming more serious and it's quite concern for us," said Phuntsok.
Phuntsok also said the self immolations could be stopped if the root cause is addressed.
"Despite all the Chinese security measures and Tibetan measures, Tibetans continue to self-immolate. So, until the root of self immolation is addressed, any measure will not prevent it," Phuntsok said.
At least 126 Tibetans have set themselves on fire to protest against Chinese rule since 2009, with most of them dying from their injuries.
Reportedly, a 25-year-old Tibetan, Lobsang Dorjee, who set himself on fire near Kirti monastery in Ngaba in Tibet on February 13, has succumbed to his injuries.
Violence has flared in Tibet since 1950, when Beijing claimed it "peacefully liberated". Many Tibetans say China had eroded their culture and religion.
The Chinese government, however, denies trampling Tibetan rights and boasts of having brought development and prosperity to the region.
