What happened to Gedhun Choekyi Nyima on 17 May 1995?
He was recognized as Panchen Lama
He met the Dalai Lama
He was kidnapped by the Chinese government
He started his education
Answer
On 17 May 1995, just three days after being recognized as the 11th Panchen Lama, Gedhun Choekyi Nyima was kidnapped by the Chinese government. He has been held in an undisclosed location ever since and is considered the world's youngest political prisoner.
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