Protests have been taking place across Switzerland to mark the 45th anniversary of an anti-Chinese uprising in Tibet.
Demonstrators gathered in the capital, Bern, while other rallies were held in about 20 cities and towns.
Campaigners are calling for the Chinese government to start a serious dialogue with the 14th Dalai Lama, who fled into exile in India following the uprising.
Since March 10, 1959, many other Tibetans have followed their spiritual leader by fleeing to India, the United States, or Switzerland.
In Basel, Geneva and many other Swiss towns Tibetan flags were flown in support of Tibet’s political rights.
Campaign organisers said the Chinese occupation had given rise to a “brutal policy of intimidation, cultural repression and socioeconomic marginalisation” of Tibet.
