Toronto: As illustrated banners of Chinese atrocities allegedly committed against Tibetans flapped in the breeze, cries of “Stop the torture!” “Stop the Genocide in Tibet!” and “Free Tibet!” rang through the streets of Toronto during Saturday’s G20 protest. More than 500 Tibetans and sympathizers participated in the protest to denounce the Chinese occupation of Tibet that has left more than 1.2 million dead.

Dharamshala: On 26th June, hundreds of people including Indians, foreigners, and Tibetans commemorated the 13th United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. The petition and signature campaign was organized by the former Tibetan political prisoner group "Guchusum movement of Tibet", the group also made the point that such inhumane behavior is an essential element in Beijing's strategy against Tibetan political prisoners and dissidents, even those who simply use their freedom of expression.