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Demonstration Following Death of Lobga Rangzen Outside UN HQ

1270 1st Ave Tunnel, Turtle Bay, Manhattan

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If you or a loved one is feeling distressed, please call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The crisis center provides free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to civilians and veterans. Call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or text HOME to 741741.

The demonstration appears to be related to last week's incident where a [52-year-old Lobga Rangzen, a Tibetan man, set himself on fire in protest outside the UN HQ](https://citizen.com/-OwZyGDfDwWBp1UqnYZy).

A speaker using a megaphone addresses the crowd gathered under umbrellas.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

The gathering continues peacefully with participants waving flags and holding signs.

Incident reported at 1270 1st Ave Tunnel.

If you or a loved one is feeling distressed, please call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The crisis center provides free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to civilians and veterans. Call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or text HOME to 741741.

The demonstration appears to be related to last week's incident where a [52-year-old Lobga Rangzen, a Tibetan man, set himself on fire in protest outside the UN HQ](https://citizen.com/-OwZyGDfDwWBp1UqnYZy).

A speaker using a megaphone addresses the crowd gathered under umbrellas.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

The gathering continues peacefully with participants waving flags and holding signs.

Incident reported at 1270 1st Ave Tunnel.

If you or a loved one is feeling distressed, please call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The crisis center provides free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to civilians and veterans. Call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or text HOME to 741741.

The demonstration appears to be related to last week's incident where a [52-year-old Lobga Rangzen, a Tibetan man, set himself on fire in protest outside the UN HQ](https://citizen.com/-OwZyGDfDwWBp1UqnYZy).

A speaker using a megaphone addresses the crowd gathered under umbrellas.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

The gathering continues peacefully with participants waving flags and holding signs.

Incident reported at 1270 1st Ave Tunnel.

If you or a loved one is feeling distressed, please call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The crisis center provides free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to civilians and veterans. Call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or text HOME to 741741.

The demonstration appears to be related to last week's incident where a [52-year-old Lobga Rangzen, a Tibetan man, set himself on fire in protest outside the UN HQ](https://citizen.com/-OwZyGDfDwWBp1UqnYZy).

A speaker using a megaphone addresses the crowd gathered under umbrellas.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

The gathering continues peacefully with participants waving flags and holding signs.

Incident reported at 1270 1st Ave Tunnel.

If you or a loved one is feeling distressed, please call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The crisis center provides free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to civilians and veterans. Call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or text HOME to 741741.

The demonstration appears to be related to last week's incident where a [52-year-old Lobga Rangzen, a Tibetan man, set himself on fire in protest outside the UN HQ](https://citizen.com/-OwZyGDfDwWBp1UqnYZy).

A speaker using a megaphone addresses the crowd gathered under umbrellas.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

The gathering continues peacefully with participants waving flags and holding signs.

Incident reported at 1270 1st Ave Tunnel.

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Comments25

tentoesdownnnJul 6 at 8:44 PM

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HKMidtownWestJul 6 at 6:59 PM

Respectfully, it’s useless to be outside the UN, especially after work hours. Be somewhere where you can get eyeballs - Times Square, Union Square, etc. No one sees you on the far east side.

newyorkUser1943851013Jul 7 at 12:15 AM

@HKMidtownWest very true.

guilberto72Jul 6 at 9:05 PM

Judging by the flag I would have to say this is about tibet

NYerinPAJul 7 at 11:13 AM

It is

newyorkUser1810299013Jul 6 at 6:56 PM

To be fair this a memorial gathering. This don’t look like no protest

tentoesdownnnJul 6 at 8:44 PM

Dont appreciate communist empathizers❤️❤️ free tibet

HKMidtownWestJul 6 at 6:59 PM

Respectfully, it’s useless to be outside the UN, especially after work hours. Be somewhere where you can get eyeballs - Times Square, Union Square, etc. No one sees you on the far east side.

newyorkUser1943851013Jul 7 at 12:15 AM

@HKMidtownWest very true.

guilberto72Jul 6 at 9:05 PM

Judging by the flag I would have to say this is about tibet

NYerinPAJul 7 at 11:13 AM

It is

newyorkUser1810299013Jul 6 at 6:56 PM

To be fair this a memorial gathering. This don’t look like no protest

tentoesdownnnJul 6 at 8:44 PM

Dont appreciate communist empathizers❤️❤️ free tibet

HKMidtownWestJul 6 at 6:59 PM

Respectfully, it’s useless to be outside the UN, especially after work hours. Be somewhere where you can get eyeballs - Times Square, Union Square, etc. No one sees you on the far east side.

newyorkUser1943851013Jul 7 at 12:15 AM

@HKMidtownWest very true.

guilberto72Jul 6 at 9:05 PM

Judging by the flag I would have to say this is about tibet

NYerinPAJul 7 at 11:13 AM

It is

newyorkUser1810299013Jul 6 at 6:56 PM

To be fair this a memorial gathering. This don’t look like no protest

tentoesdownnnJul 6 at 8:44 PM

Dont appreciate communist empathizers❤️❤️ free tibet

HKMidtownWestJul 6 at 6:59 PM

Respectfully, it’s useless to be outside the UN, especially after work hours. Be somewhere where you can get eyeballs - Times Square, Union Square, etc. No one sees you on the far east side.

newyorkUser1943851013Jul 7 at 12:15 AM

@HKMidtownWest very true.

guilberto72Jul 6 at 9:05 PM

Judging by the flag I would have to say this is about tibet

NYerinPAJul 7 at 11:13 AM

It is

newyorkUser1810299013Jul 6 at 6:56 PM

To be fair this a memorial gathering. This don’t look like no protest

tentoesdownnnJul 6 at 8:44 PM

Dont appreciate communist empathizers❤️❤️ free tibet

HKMidtownWestJul 6 at 6:59 PM

Respectfully, it’s useless to be outside the UN, especially after work hours. Be somewhere where you can get eyeballs - Times Square, Union Square, etc. No one sees you on the far east side.

newyorkUser1943851013Jul 7 at 12:15 AM

@HKMidtownWest very true.

guilberto72Jul 6 at 9:05 PM

Judging by the flag I would have to say this is about tibet

NYerinPAJul 7 at 11:13 AM

It is

newyorkUser1810299013Jul 6 at 6:56 PM

To be fair this a memorial gathering. This don’t look like no protest

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