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Friday, 14 March 2008, 16:44 GMT

In pictures: Protests in Tibet

A car burns on a street in the Tibetan capital Lhasa

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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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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