Afghanistan War News Updates -- February 22, 2012

5 Killed As Protest Over Quran Burning Rage In Afghanistan -- CNN

Kabul, Afghanistan (CNN) -- Violent protests left at least five dead and others wounded Wednesday as demonstrations over Quran burning intensified in Afghanistan.

Police killed four people and wounded 10 others during protests in Parwan province, said Abdul Wassi Sayedkhili, a provincial council official. Health officials said a fifth person died and 10 others wounded in eastern Nangarhar province.

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Four die in Afghanistan Koran burning protests -- BBC
U.S. Embassy in Kabul Locks Down on Second Day of Koran-Burning Protests -- Bloomberg
Afghans Protest for Second Day Over Quran Burning -- Voice of America
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