Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Angry mob torches Obama effigy in Koran burning protest

There have been more protests in Afghanistan against the burning of a Koran in the US. People took to the streets Sunday in the south and east of the country, while the Taliban has called on people to rise up, blaming government forces for any violence.



Many of the demonstrations have turned into deadly riots, with 20 already reported dead in the clashes. In southern Kandahar city on Sunday, hundreds took to the streets for the second day in a row, and hospital officials reported 20 people were hurt. On the same day, 20 were killed and dozens wounded in the city of Jalalabad.

Video by Russia Today April 2011

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