Sangyip Prison Complex
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Sangyip Prison Complex, officially called the People's Armed Police (PAP) Number 1 Branch (Chinese: Di yi zhidui - Unit No. 1), is located in Lhasa, Tibet.[1] It is well known for the political detention of Tibetans throughout its history, which is believed to have started in 1964.[1] Articles often refer to prisoners detained in Sangyip Prison; however, Sangyip includes several prisons (units) all under the same banner.[2] References to Sangyip as a prison complex date back as far as 1994.[2] Reports from human rights organizations, such as Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, have documented severe human rights abuses within Sangyip Prison, including torture, forced labor, and inadequate living conditions.[3] Notable detainees have included Takna Jigme Sangpo,[4] Yeshi Gyatso,[5] Palden Gyatso,[6] among others.