Clashes In Afghanistan Over ‘Quran Burning’

Wednesday, 22 February 2012

The White House is apologizing for the burning of Muslim holy books in a pile of garbage at a U.S. military base in Afghanistan. Violent protests left at least five dead and others wounded Wednesday as demonstrations over Quran burning intensified in Afghanistan. Hundreds of protesters have clashed with police and security forces in Afghanistan [...]

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7 Killed As Afghan Quran Protests Turn Violent
Source: Associated Press Afghan President Hamid Karzai appealed for calm after clashes in several cities between Afghan security forces and protesters furious over the burning of Muslim holy books at a U.S. military base left seven people dead. (Feb. 22)

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