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Olympic Torch Extinguished

Reporters Without Borders activists set up a flag with the five Olympic rings turned into handcuffs.

The flame had already been extinguished four times by security forces after repeated clashes with pro-Tibet and human rights campaigners.

The demonstrations also saw the city's mayor cancel a ceremony to mark the torch's passing.


Torch had to be put out

The decision was made after a Tibetan flag was draped over the city hall's facade.

"It's supposed to symbolise peace between nations,"

"It's clearly a massive blow to the organisers - the demonstrations along the route have had the desired effect."

Tibet's capital, Lhasa, was hit last month by Buddhist monks' protests against Chinese rule.


The demonstrations, which saw many people killed, sparked widespread media attention across the world.