By NNN-PTI
Kathmandu : Tibetans in Nepal Monday stepped up protests outside the tightly-guarded Chinese embassy here demanding an end to Beijing’s crackdown but were dispersed by the police which detained at least 110 people.
The protesters, who tried to forcibly enter the embassy, shouted slogans against China and demanded freedom for Tibet as they were bundled into vehicles by baton-wielding policemen.
Four foreign journalists, who were taking pictures of the demonstration, were also detained by the police while they rounded up the protesters.
The scribes were arrested as they were mixed with the protesters, but as soon as the police established their identity they were released, a police official said.
Nearly 200 policemen had been deployed around the embassy after an attempt by Tibetans to storm the premises was foiled Sunday by the Nepalese police which arrested 122 people, including 46 women.
Nepal, which had over 20,000 Tibetan refugees, has witnessed almost daily demonstration since the most vicious protests against the Chinese rule erupted in Tibet on March 10 and hundreds have been arrested by the police.
Tibetan students entered the United Nations’ office premises here a few days ago, demanding freedom for Tibet. However, the UN office in Kathmandu has asked the government to allow peaceful demonstrations and not to use excessive force.
Nepal government officially recognises “One China” policy and considers Tibet as an integral part of the communist country.