In pictures: Tibetan exiles protest against Chinese rule

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  Nepalese riot police arrest Tibetan protesters in Kathmandu on March 10, 2014, during a protest marking the 1959 Tibetan uprising against Chinese rule. The Tibetan government-in-exile has branded Beijing's "hardline policy" towards the troubled region a failure. Prakash Mathema / AFP

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  An elderly Tibetan woman sits at a monastery during the 55th Tibetan National Uprising Day in Kathmandu, Nepal, 10 March 2014. Six Tibetan protesters attempted to demonstrate in front of the Chinese visa centre by chaining themselves together. Narendra Shrestha / EPA

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  Nepali riot police arrest Tibetan protesters in front of the consular section of the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu on March 10, 2014. The Tibetan government-in-exile has urged China's next leaders to hand greater autonomy to Tibetans. Prakash Mathema / AFP

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  Nepalese police stand guard as a Tibetan monk walks past Boudha stupaBuddhist temple during the 55th Tibetan National Uprising Day in Kathmandu, Nepal, 10 March 2014. March 10 marks the 1959 Tibetan rebellion against China, which led to the Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, fleeing Tibet. Narendra Shrestra / EPA

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  Nepalese police arrest Tibetan activists during their protest near the Chinese Embassy Consular office in Kathmandu March 10, 2014. With a growing Chinese influence over Nepal, the Nepalese government stands strong against Tibetan exiles whose protests in support of their homeland have increased in recent years. Nepal ceased issuing refugee papers to Tibetans in 1989 and recognizes Tibet to be a part of China. Navesh Chitrakar / Reuters

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  Nepalese riot police arrest Tibetan protesters in front of the consular section of the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu on March 10, 2014. The Tibetan government-in-exile has branded Beijing's "hardline policy" towards the troubled region a failure and urged China's next leaders to hand greater autonomy to Tibetans.Prakash Mathema / AFP

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  Nepalese policemen detain exiled Tibetans as they shout slogans during a protest outside the Chinese embassy visa office in Katmandu, Nepal, Monday, March 10, 2014. Police broke up a small Tibetan protest in Nepal's capital and detained the protesters on Monday's anniversary of a failed 1959 uprising against Chinese rule in Tibet. Tibetan refugees in Nepal regularly demonstrate against Chinese rule over their homeland. Niranjan Shrestha / Reuters

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  Nepali police detain a Tibetan activist during their protest near the Chinese Embassy Consular office in Kathmandu March 10, 2014. With a growing Chinese influence over Nepal, the Nepalese government stands strong against Tibetan exiles whose protests in support of their homeland have increased in recent years. Nepal ceased issuing refugee papers to Tibetans in 1989 and recognises Tibet to be a part of China. Navesh Chitrakar/ Reuters

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  Nepali police arrest exiled Tibetan protesters as they attempt to stage a demonstration in front the Chinese visa centre to mark the 55th Tibetan National Uprising Day, in Kathmandu, Nepal, 10 March 2014. Narendra Shrestha / EPA

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  A monk rests at a leading Buddhist temple in Kathmandu March 10, 2014. Security was increased as Tibetan exiles in Nepal commemorate the 55th Tibetan Uprising Day. Navesh Chitrakar / Reuters

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  A Buddhist woman offers prayers at Boudha Stupa in Katmandu, Nepal, on March 10, 2014. Police are also keeping a close watch on the area in Katmandu where most Tibetan refugees live on the anniversary of a failed 1959 uprising against Chinese rule in Tibet. Niranjan Shrestha / Reuters

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  Members of the Tibetan Youth Congress take part in a demonstration against Chinese rule in Tibet to commemorate Tibetan National Uprising day, in Bangalore, India, 10 March 2014. Jagadeesh NV / AFP