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In pictures: Protests in Tibet

A car burns on a street in the Tibetan capital Lhasa

Clashes between protesters and security forces in Tibet's main city of Lhasa have left at least two people dead, according to reports.

A burning car sits on a street in the Tibetan capital Lhasa

Rallies have continued all week in what are said to be the largest protests against Beijing's rule in 20 years.

Protest in the Tibetan capital Lhasa

An eyewitness said there were tanks on the street and he had seen people being carried away on stretchers.

Police in Jokhang Square in Lhasa

This photo was released by the International Campaign for Tibet and shows police in Jokhang Square in Lhasa.

Police in Jokhang Square in Lhasa

Another photo released by the International Campaign for Tibet also shows the police presence.

Tibetan Buddhist monks leave a ceremony at the historic Labrang Monastery

Tibetan Buddhist monks leave a ceremony at the historic Labrang Monastery. Troops have surrounded the three biggest monasteries in Lhasa.





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