More deaths as Afghans protest Quran burning
13 years, 11 months ago

More deaths as Afghans protest Quran burning

Al Jazeera  

Eight people killed in Kandahar as thousands protest against a US pastor’s burning of the Quran last month. The pastor’s “Judge the Quran day” drew widespread international condemnation The Taliban said they had no role in Friday’s assault on the UN office, after both the provincial governor and a senior UN official suggested provocateurs among the crowd had sparked or led the vicious attack. “The foreigners brought the wrath of the Afghans on themselves by burning the Quran.” President Karzai spoke with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday morning to convey his grief over the attack on the UN. “This is why they’re trying to converge in the main cities, in particular in areas where there are military bases and UN offices, to send a very strong signal that they are really angry about what’s going on.” Terry Jones, an American pastor, created a storm of controversy after he announced that he would burn copies of the Quran on the anniversary of the September 11 attacks last year.

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Thousands of mourners attend funeral of Taliban-linked cleric killed in Pakistan suicide blast
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Thousands of mourners attend funeral of Taliban-linked cleric killed in Pakistan suicide blast

Hindustan Times  

AKORA KHATTAK, Pakistan — Thousands of mourners attended a funeral on Saturday for a Taliban-linked cleric slain in a suicide bomb attack on a seminary in Pakistan’s northwest. Thousands of mourners attend funeral of Taliban-linked cleric killed in Pakistan suicide blast Hamidul Haq, the head of Jamia Haqqania seminary, was one of seven people killed in a suicide bombing on …

Thousands of mourners attend funeral of Taliban-linked cleric killed in Pakistan suicide blast
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Thousands of mourners attend funeral of Taliban-linked cleric killed in Pakistan suicide blast

Associated Press  

AKORA KHATTAK, Pakistan — Thousands of mourners attended a funeral on Saturday for a Taliban-linked cleric slain in a suicide bomb attack on a seminary in Pakistan’s northwest. Hamidul Haq, the head of Jamia Haqqania seminary, was one of seven people killed in a suicide bombing on Friday at a mosque inside the compound. The prayers passed without incident due …

Knifeman attacks man 'burning Koran' on London street: 'Protester' rushed to hospital as police make arrest after violent confrontation outside Turkish Consulate
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Knifeman attacks man 'burning Koran' on London street: 'Protester' rushed to hospital as police make arrest after violent confrontation outside Turkish Consulate

Daily Mail  

A knife-wielding thug attacked a man who was allegedly burning the Koran outside the Turkish Consulate in London. He was said to be waving it around outside the barrier to the Turkish Consulate in Rutland Gardens, Knightsbridge, London. The man held a burning book which was reportedly the Koran outside the Turkish Consulate The footage then cuts to him lying …

Danish leader Rasmus Paludan burns Quran in protest against Salwan Momika's assassination
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Danish leader Rasmus Paludan burns Quran in protest against Salwan Momika's assassination

Op India  

Last week, on February 1st, Swedish-Danish politician Rasmus Paludan protested against the murder of the Iraqi Christian Salwan Momika by burning a Quran at the Turkish embassy in Denmark. At present, he burned copies of the Quran in protest of the murder of Salwan Momika, an Iraqi refugee living in Sweden. In October 2023, during the war between the State …

An Iraqi man who carried out Quran burnings in Sweden is killed in a shooting
1 month, 4 weeks ago

An Iraqi man who carried out Quran burnings in Sweden is killed in a shooting

Associated Press  

STOCKHOLM — An Iraqi man who carried out several Quran burnings in Sweden has been killed in a shooting near Stockholm, authorities said Thursday. Videos of the Quran burnings got worldwide publicity and raised anger and criticism in several Muslim nations, leading to riots and unrest in many places. Police said they were alerted to a shooting Wednesday night at …

At least 10 people killed in Afghanistan as gunman opens fire at Sufi shrine
4 months ago

At least 10 people killed in Afghanistan as gunman opens fire at Sufi shrine

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least 10 people were …

Man killed by mob for desecrating Quran in Pak's Swat district
9 months, 1 week ago

Man killed by mob for desecrating Quran in Pak's Swat district

ABP News  

Peshawar, Jun 21 : A man was killed by an angry mob for allegedly desecrating the Holy Quran in the scenic Swat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in northwest Pakistan and eight people were injured in the ensuing unrest, police said. District Police Officer, Swat, Zahidullah said the man from Sialkot district of Punjab allegedly burnt some pages of the Holy …

A mob in Pakistan burns down a house and beats a Christian over alleged desecration of Quran
10 months ago

A mob in Pakistan burns down a house and beats a Christian over alleged desecration of Quran

Associated Press  

LAHORE, Pakistan — Hundreds of Muslims in eastern Pakistan went on a rampage over allegations that a Christian man had desecrated the pages of Islam’s holy book, ransacking and burning his house and beating him before police officers rescued the man and his father, officials said. The incident occurred Saturday in the Mujahid Colony residential area in Sargodha, a city …

Protests against Quran burning held across the Middle East
2 years, 2 months ago

Protests against Quran burning held across the Middle East

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — Protests were held Friday in several predominantly Muslim countries to denounce the recent desecration of Islam’s holy book by far-right activists in Sweden and the Netherlands. Turkey’s state-run Anadolu Agency said the Danish ambassador was summoned to the Turkish Foreign Ministry where Turkish officials “strongly condemned the permission given to this provocative act which clearly constitutes a hate …

At least seven killed in northern Afghanistan roadside blast
2 years, 3 months ago

At least seven killed in northern Afghanistan roadside blast

Al Jazeera  

Those killed were petroleum company employees on board a bus in Mazar-i-Sharif, according to a local official. At least seven people have been killed in a roadside blast in northern Afghanistan, according to local officials, the latest attack in the violence-racked country. Those killed in the 7am blast on Tuesday in the city of Mazar-i-Sharif included employees of a petroleum …

At least 10 killed in Kabul mosque attack on last Friday of Ramadan
2 years, 10 months ago

At least 10 killed in Kabul mosque attack on last Friday of Ramadan

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least 10 people were …

Afghanistan: Mass funeral for victims of Kandahar mosque attack
3 years, 5 months ago

Afghanistan: Mass funeral for victims of Kandahar mosque attack

Al Jazeera  

A mass funeral ceremony has been held for the victims killed in Friday’s suicide bomb attack on a Shia mosque in Afghanistan’s southern city of Kandahar. Government officials say 47 people died in the attack but a community elder Haji Farhad said the death toll is 63 but can change as still many victims are in serious condition in the …

Deadly explosion hits Shia mosque in Afghanistan’s Kandahar
3 years, 5 months ago

Deadly explosion hits Shia mosque in Afghanistan’s Kandahar

Al Jazeera  

ISIS-K claims responsibility for attack that killed at least 47 people inside a mosque in southern city during Friday prayers. At least 47 people have been killed and 70 others wounded after an explosion went off inside a Shia mosque in Afghanistan’s southern city of Kandahar, according to a Taliban official. Interior ministry spokesman Sayed Khosti said on Twitter: “We …

Taliban terrorists died in Afghanistan while making explosives
4 years, 7 months ago

Taliban terrorists died in Afghanistan while making explosives

Op India  

On Monday, a group of terrorists associated with the radical Islamist outfit Taliban had reportedly died, following an explosion at a mosque in Sikandar Khel Village in Chahabar Bolak district of Balkh in Northern Afghanistan. According to a statement released by the 209th Shaheen Corps, the incident took place when 8 Taliban terrorists were busy manufacturing bomb inside the said …

Afghanistan: Deadly suicide attack targets funeral in Nangarhar
4 years, 10 months ago

Afghanistan: Deadly suicide attack targets funeral in Nangarhar

Al Jazeera  

At least 24 killed as attacker detonates explosives during funeral ceremony of a local commander in Nangarhar. At least 24 people were killed and dozens more wounded in a suicide blast claimed by ISIL at a funeral in eastern Afghanistan, according to the local government, in one of two attacks to hit the country on Tuesday. The ISIL attacker detonated …

Officials say gunmen kill 32 at ceremony in Afghan capital
5 years ago

Officials say gunmen kill 32 at ceremony in Afghan capital

Associated Press  

KABUL, Afghanistan — Gunmen opened fire Friday at a ceremony in Afghanistan’s capital attended by prominent political leaders, killing at least 32 people and wounding dozens more before the two attackers were slain by police, officials said. Interior Ministry spokesman Nasrat Rahimi said 32 people were killed and 81 wounded in the attack in the Dasht-e-Barchi neighborhood of Kabul. “Individuals …

Terrorists have made this a most bloody Ramadan
7 years, 9 months ago

Terrorists have made this a most bloody Ramadan

CNN  

Story highlights Attackers Wednesday struck Iran's parliament and a sacred tomb Hundreds have been killed and wounded since the start of Ramadan CNN — Deadly attacks in recent days have rocked the Middle East, Europe, Asia and Australia, with the bloodshed coinciding with the advent of Ramadan and intensified fighting against ISIS in Syria and Iraq. Fars News Agency/Omid Vahabzadeh …

Afghanistan: Dozens killed in Kabul bombings, Kandahar attack
8 years, 2 months ago

Afghanistan: Dozens killed in Kabul bombings, Kandahar attack

CNN  

Story highlights NEW: At least 36 killed in Kabul blast A relative of former Afghan president was killed in Kandahar CNN — Deadly attacks ripped across Afghanistan on Tuesday, with two suicide bombings near the Afghan Parliament in Kabul, an explosion at a Kandahar province government compound and a suicide bombing in Helmand province – strikes leaving dozens of people …

Afghan govt had prior intel info of Kabul explosion that killed 80
8 years, 8 months ago

Afghan govt had prior intel info of Kabul explosion that killed 80

Firstpost  

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing on a peaceful protest in the Afghan capital on Saturday that killed at least 80 people and wounded more than 200, marking the first time the extremists have struck Kabul and raising fears of their growing strength and capability in Afghanistan. Afghanistan: The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility …

Afghan mob kills woman for allegedly burning Quran
10 years ago

Afghan mob kills woman for allegedly burning Quran

Al Jazeera  

Nine suspects arrested over 27-year-old’s murder as President Ashraf Ghani orders investigation into “extreme violence”. Police in Afghanistan have arrested nine suspects after a mob beat a woman to death for allegedly burning a copy of the Quran and then set her body ablaze. The head of Afghanistan’s police criminal investigation department said nine people had been taken into custody …

Afghans speak out after killing spree
13 years ago

Afghans speak out after killing spree

Al Jazeera  

Kabul, Afghanistan – In the early morning hours of Sunday, a heavily-armed US soldier in the International Security Assistance Force left a military base in the Panjawi district of Kandahar province and opened fire on three houses in southern Afghanistan. The pre-dawn attack claimed the lives of 16 Afghans – nine children and three women among them – as witnesses …

Military Prepares to Explain Koran Burnings As Afghan Riots Continue
13 years, 1 month ago

Military Prepares to Explain Koran Burnings As Afghan Riots Continue

Wired  

The U.S. once hoped its investigation into its troops' burning the Koran would calm outrage in Afghanistan. The killings prompted Gen. John Allen, commander of U.S. troops in Afghanistan, to pull all U.S. military advisers out of Afghan government ministries in Kabul as a protective measure. Allen's subordinate commanders frequently tell reporters that U.S. and Afghan security forces work together …

Anti-US Protests Over Quran Burning Claim 24 lives In Afghanistan
13 years, 1 month ago

Anti-US Protests Over Quran Burning Claim 24 lives In Afghanistan

India TV News  

Kabul, Feb 25: Anti-US protesters tried to storm a US consulate and march on NATO headquarters in Kabul on Friday as violent demonstrations over the burning of Qurans pushed into a fourth day, killing 24 people. The Quran burning has inflamed anti-Western sentiment already smouldering over abuses by US-led foreign troops, such as the release last month of a video …

Obama Apologizes Over Desecration Of Holy Quran in Afghanistan
13 years, 1 month ago

Obama Apologizes Over Desecration Of Holy Quran in Afghanistan

India TV News  

Kabul, Feb 24 ; US President Barack Obama was on Thursday forced to apologise over the burning of copies of holy Quran at a US airbase in Afghanistan, where three days of protests have killed 14 people, including two American soldiers. Violent anti-US protests have seen furious Afghans attack French, Norwegian and US bases, shouting “death to America” after the …

Anti-US Protests Rage On For Third Day In Afghanistan
13 years, 1 month ago

Anti-US Protests Rage On For Third Day In Afghanistan

India TV News  

Kabul, Feb 23: Anti-American protests erupted in Afghanistan for a third straight day today to protest against the burning of copies of the Koran at a US-run military base, witnesses said. Yesterday, at least nine demonstrators were shot dead and dozens wounded in violent protests across the war-torn country, where the United States heads a 130,000 foreign military coalition trying …

Report: Two U.S. Troops Killed In Afghanistan; Quran Burnings Backlash?
13 years, 1 month ago

Report: Two U.S. Troops Killed In Afghanistan; Quran Burnings Backlash?

NPR  

Troops Killed In Afghanistan; Quran Burnings Backlash? Enlarge this image toggle caption Shah Marai/AFP/Getty Images Shah Marai/AFP/Getty Images "Two U.S. troops have been shot to death and four more wounded by an Afghan solider who turned his gun on his allies in apparent anger over the burning of Qurans at a U.S. military base in Afghanistan, an Afghan official tells …

Afghans protest Quran Burning for fifth day
13 years, 11 months ago

Afghans protest Quran Burning for fifth day

China Daily  

For the fifth day, Afghans have taken to the streets to protest the burning of a Quran by Florida pastor Terry Jones. The burning of the Muslim holy book by the pastor in southern US state of Florida has evoked angry and sometimes violent protests across Afghanistan for a fifth day. US President Barack Obama also came out against the …

Fury at Koran burning fuels Afghan violence
13 years, 11 months ago

Fury at Koran burning fuels Afghan violence

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Violent protests spread further across …

UN staff beheaded as Afghans rage against pastor who burnt Koran
13 years, 11 months ago

UN staff beheaded as Afghans rage against pastor who burnt Koran

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Pastor Terry Jones, who supervised the book-burning ceremony in …

Mob Kills 8 Foreigners During Quran Burning Protest In Afghanistan
13 years, 11 months ago

Mob Kills 8 Foreigners During Quran Burning Protest In Afghanistan

India TV News  

Kabul, Apr 1: Eight foreigners were killed Friday after demonstrators protesting a reported burning of the Muslim holy book stormed a U.N. office in northern Afghanistan, opening fire on guards and setting fires inside the compound, a top Afghan police official said. The topic of Quran burning stirred outrage among millions of Muslims and others worldwide after a small American …

US Quran trashing leads to Afghan riots
14 years, 6 months ago

US Quran trashing leads to Afghan riots

China Daily  

2010-09-13 08:24 An Afghan policeman watches over protestors shouting anti US slogans as they celebrate after learning that S. pastor Terry Jones dropped his plans to burn copies of the Quran, in Herat, western Afghanistan September 12, 2010. Two protesters were shot and killed in eastern Logar province, a district official said, bringing to three the death toll in protests …

You aren't responsible for Quran burners. Don't hold Muslims responsible for 9
14 years, 6 months ago

You aren't responsible for Quran burners. Don't hold Muslims responsible for 9

Slate  

Two days ago, hundreds of Afghans gathered in Kabul to denounce the United States for burning the Quran. When an imam in Kabul threatens retaliation, he casts a shadow on all of us: “If they decide to burn the holy Quran, I will announce jihad against these Christians and infidels.” This is how it feels to be judged by the …

Move to burn Quran outrageous, says Vatican
14 years, 6 months ago

Move to burn Quran outrageous, says Vatican

The Hindu  

The Vatican has denounced as “outrageous and grave” plans by an American Christian minister to burn copies of the Quran to mark the Sept. 11 anniversary. The Vatican office responsible for relations with Islam, the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue, issued a stern statement on Wednesday saying that every religion has the right to respect and protect its sacred books, …

UN Afghan envoy, aid groups warn against burning Quran
14 years, 6 months ago

UN Afghan envoy, aid groups warn against burning Quran

The Hindu  

The top United Nations envoy to Afghanistan warned on Wednesday against a US church’s plans to burn copies of the Koran, and aid agencies said it could cost lives of innocent civilians. “It could also put in jeopardy the efforts of so many Afghans and foreigners who are trying to assist Afghanistan to find its own way to peace and …

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