Wisconsin, Aug. 18 -- The ongoing "Peace Walk for Free Tibet" in the United States reached Milton, Wisconsin, on Friday, with members of the local Tibetan community, including Kunga Norbu, nephew of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, and Jigme Jungney, former Representative of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's Bureau in New Delhi, joining the march in solidarity, according to a report by Phayul.

The long-distance peace march is being organised by Minnesota-based Tibetan activists led by Mayong Nyima and Rabga. According to the Phayul report, the organisers began the initiative to raise awareness about the situation inside Tibet and encourage Tibetans and supporters across the United States to speak publicly for Tibet.

The Peace Walk began at...