Eighth Tibetan sets himself on fire in southwestern China

An Eighth Tibetan man set himself on fire in protest against Chinese rule in the southwestern province of Sichuan on late Saturday morning, a rights group reported on Sunday. His current condition is unknown.

A 29-year old Tibetan monk set himself on fire on Monday in southwest China's Sichuan province, the official media said. Reports from the area indicated the monk had succumbed to his injuries, but there was no official confirmation of his death.