Two Afghans killed during protest against cartoons
Posted on: Wednesday, 8 February 2006, 04:06 CST
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.
Source: REUTERS
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