A devastating disaster
A catastrophic mudslide in the Tibet-Nepal border region killed large numbers of people and left thousands missing, including Hindu pilgrims travelling to and from Mount Kailash.
Families demand information
Relatives of missing travellers have called for clearer and faster updates from Chinese authorities as rescue and identification work continues.
International dimension
Because pilgrims and travellers from several countries were in the area, the disaster has become a diplomatic and consular challenge as governments try to determine who is safe and who remains missing.