Friday, March 2, 2012

Who Was Responsible For The Afghan-Koran Burnings

Afghan protesters shout anti-U.S. slogans in Herat, February 23, 2012. (Mohammad Shoib/Courtesy Reuters)

5 U.S. Service Members Found Responsible for Koran Burnings -- New York Times

KABUL, Afghanistan — Five American service members and an Afghan-American linguist were directly involved in the burning of Korans at a NATO base, an event a week ago that plunged Afghanistan into days of violent protests, according to the preliminary conclusions of a joint military investigation.

“All six will be referred to the proper U.S. authorities for further action,” said an official familiar with the joint Afghan-American investigation into the Koran burnings, who was not authorized to speak about it publicly.

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More News On Who Was Responsible For Koran Burnings

U.S. military finds soldiers misinterpreted order in Koran burnings -- L.A. Times
U.S. probe of Koran burning finds 5 soldiers responsible, officials say; clerics demand trial -- Washington Post
Koran-burning probe finds 5 U.S. troops involved -- CBS/AP
Trial unlikely for US troops in Afghan Koran burning: report -- AFP
Probe finds 5 US soldiers responsible for Quran burning -- Khaama Press
Koran Burning: Pre-Judgment Day -- Mark Thompson, Time

My Comment: Bottom line .... some soldiers acted stupid ..... or they did not care.

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