The BBC's James Reynolds reported a "staggering" security presence in Lhasa during the Olympic torch relay. Tibetan activists had demonstrated along the relay route in many parts of the world. The Tibetan leg of the relay originally was scheduled to take place over three days. Instead the torch was paraded briefly through Lhasa amid heavy security.
Boots in Tibet - - Chinese Policemen Guard the Torch Relay
From Barbara O'Brien, About.com
Chinese policemen stand guard during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games torch relay on June 21, 2008 in Lhasa, Tibet.
Chinese policemen guard a road during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games torch relay on June 21, 2008 in Lhasa, Tibet. Chinese authorities tightened security in Lhasa for the relay.
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