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Saturday, 15 March 2008, 11:06 GMT

In pictures: Tibet aftermath

Firefighters hose down the flame in Lhasa, 14 March 2008.

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China's authorities have released pictures of Friday's violence in Tibet, some of the worst anti-Chinese protests there in 19 years.

Burnt building in Lhasa, 14 March 2008.

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This picture from the official Xinhua news agency shows shops that were attacked by protesters. The authorities say 10 people - mostly business people - were killed.

Troops in Lhasa on 15 March - picture sent to the BBC.

Troops in Lhasa on 15 March - picture sent to the BBC.

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This picture - sent to the BBC by a reader - shows troops patrolling Lhasa's streets on Saturday - when some small-scale clashes were reported.

Champa Phuntsok, chairman of the Tibet Autonomous Region, speaks to reporters in Beijing., 15/3/08

Champa Phuntsok, chairman of the Tibet Autonomous Region, speaks to reporters in Beijing., 15/3/08

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The head of Tibet's government, Champa Phuntsok, urged those involved to give themselves in. He promised leniency if they do, but a harsh response if they do not.

Exiled Tibetan protesters take part in a prayer vigil in Kathmandu on 15 March 2008

Exiled Tibetan protesters take part in a prayer vigil in Kathmandu on 15 March 2008

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Exiled Tibetans in several countries - including neighbouring Nepal - demonstrated their support for the protesters.

Indian policemen clash with Tibetan activists in exile during a protest in front of the Chinese Embassy in New Delhi. 15 March.

Indian policemen clash with Tibetan activists in exile during a protest in front of the Chinese Embassy in New Delhi. 15 March.

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In the Indian capital, Delhi, police had to restrain Tibetan activists who marched on the Chinese embassy.

Chinese Communist Party members cast their votes during a session of the National People's Congress in Beijing, 15 March.

Chinese Communist Party members cast their votes during a session of the National People's Congress in Beijing, 15 March.

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Meanwhile far from the unrest in Lhasa, the National People's Congress - Beijing's rubber-stamp legislature - was a picture of order and discipline.

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