CNHRA PERSON RECORD · CNHRA-P-488670
Gedhun Choekyi Nyima
Born
Unknown
Occupation
Unknown
Role
Religious Figure
Record ID
CNHRA-P-488670
Biography
Gedhun Choekyi Nyima was recognized as the eleventh Panchen Lama by the Dalai Lama in 1995; China’s government did not recognize that selection.[1]
In 1995 the Dalai Lama recognized Gedhun Choekyi Nyima as the eleventh Panchen Lama; China rejected the choice and selected another child.[1]
The Lantos Commission records removal to an undisclosed location at six and lack of independent access. China says he received protection, education and a normal life.[1]
Case Summary
Timeline
1995-05-17
Public contact lost at age six
According to the Lantos Human Rights Commission, Chinese authorities took six-year-old Gedhun Choekyi Nyima to an undisclosed location after the Dalai Lama recognized him as the Panchen Lama’s reincarnation. No formal charges or sentence were publicly announced.[1]
2025-09
Organization describes renewed UN concern
ICT reports UN special-procedure engagement with China concerning Panchen reincarnation and Gedhun Choekyi Nyima’s prolonged disappearance.[2]
Related Events
Sources
- [1]
CNHRA-S-394556Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission
Evidence location: Indexed profile: deprivation of liberty at age six in 1995, Panchen recognition and whereabouts; full-page request restricted.
- [2]
CNHRA-S-208833International Campaign for Tibet
Evidence location: Body: UN communication and prolonged disappearance; ICT’s explanation is not the original UN document.