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

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

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

This photo was released by the International Campaign for Tibet and shows 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. Troops have surrounded the three biggest monasteries in Lhasa.

AFTERMATH:

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

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.

This picture  shows troops patrolling Lhasa’s streets on Saturday - when some small-scale clashes were reported.

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

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