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Human Rights Advocate T. Kumar Passes at 76

2/1/2026

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Thambithurai Muthukumarasamy, known as T. Kumar, died on January 19 at age 76 from complications of sarcoidosis, Amnesty International said.
Amnesty International confirmed he worked for the organization for over 20 years.
Kumar was a vocal critic of human rights abuses in China, Vietnam, and Afghanistan.
Kumar testified before Congress and the United Nations, highlighting injustices faced by political prisoners and advocating for victims of governmental repression worldwide.

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Thambithurai Muthukumarasamy, known as T. Kumar, died on January 19 at age 76 from complications of sarcoidosis, Amnesty International said.
Amnesty International confirmed he worked for the organization for over 20 years.
Kumar was a vocal critic of human rights abuses in China, Vietnam, and Afghanistan.
Kumar testified before Congress and the United Nations, highlighting injustices faced by political prisoners and advocating for victims of governmental repression worldwide.