Chuandong Prison

Dozens of Tibetans shouting "return the body" protested outside a prison in China on Wednesday after a prominent Tibetan monk died in jail, reflecting anger amongst his supporters and family, who believe he was murdered.

A Tibetan monk who was one of China's most prominent political prisoners has died in prison, a relative and human rights activists said today, raising the prospect of an increase in resentment of the government in Tibetan regions.

Dozens of Tibetans shouting "return the body" protested outside a prison in China on Wednesday after a prominent Tibetan monk died in jail, reflecting anger amongst his supporters and family, who believe he was murdered.

A Tibetan monk who was one of China's most prominent political prisoners has died in prison, a relative and human rights activists said today, raising the prospect of an increase in resentment of the government in Tibetan regions.