Two Afghans killed during protest against cartoons

KABUL (Reuters) – At least two Afghans were killed and 16
wounded during a protest in the southern province of Zabul on
Wednesday against cartoons in European newspapers depicting
Islam’s Prophet Mohammad, a police official said.

Provincial police chief Nasim Mullahkhel said police had
fired in the air to disperse 600 protesters in the town of
Qalat, after demonstrators had thrown stones at police.

“I can confirm that two civilians who were wounded by the
shooting, have died now,” Mullahkhel said.