In Pics: Tibetans stage protests in the capital

China's president, Hu Jintao, visit to Delhi for the fourth BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) summit have provoked strong reactions from the Tibetan community. Worried about protests, the police has been detaining Tibetan activists in the capital, attracting strong criticism.

  • China's president, Hu Jintao, visit to Delhi for the fourth BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) summit has provoked strong reactions from the Tibetan community. Worried about protests, the police has been detaining Tibetan activists in the capital, attracting strong criticism.
    China's president, Hu Jintao, visit to Delhi for the fourth BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) summit has provoked strong reactions from the Tibetan community. Worried about protests, the police has been detaining Tibetan activists in the capital, attracting strong criticism.
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  • The police detained around 100 activists who were protesting against Hu's visit at the United Nations office today.
    The police detained around 100 activists who were protesting against Hu's visit at the United Nations office today.
  • Protests were also held at Khan Market and Jantar Mantar. There is heavy police presence in these areas.
    Protests were also held at Khan Market and Jantar Mantar. There is heavy police presence in these areas.
  • The police is keeping a tight vigil in areas in Delhi with high Tibetan population to ensure that young Tibetans don't come out of their homes to protest.
    The police is keeping a tight vigil in areas in Delhi with high Tibetan population to ensure that young Tibetans don't come out of their homes to protest.
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  • Jamphel Yeshi set himself on fire in Delhi on Monday at a rally died in hospital this morning. He was 27.
    Jamphel Yeshi set himself on fire in Delhi on Monday at a rally died in hospital this morning. He was 27.
  • At least 29 Tibetans, many of them Buddhist monks and nuns, have set themselves on fire in Tibet demanding freedom for their homeland.
    At least 29 Tibetans, many of them Buddhist monks and nuns, have set themselves on fire in Tibet demanding freedom for their homeland.
  • The Tibetan Youth Congress members were submitting a memorandum to embassies of all nations participating in the BRICS summit.
    The Tibetan Youth Congress members were submitting a memorandum to embassies of all nations participating in the BRICS summit.
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