In a protest earlier this year at Afghanistan's Nangarhar University, students chant slogans critical of the satirical French weekly Charlie Hebdo, which had featured a cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad on its cover, Jan. 18, 2015.
VOA: Pro-IS Rally at Afghan University Stirs Concern
JALALABAD, AFGHANISTAN — What began as an Afghan student protest against dormitory accommodations and meal policies this week turned into a pro-Islamic State demonstration, sparking fears of a spreading insurgency.
Students raised IS and Taliban flags at Nangarhar University in eastern Jalalabad city.
“By raising these flags of Islamic emirate, caliphate, Hezb-e-Islami, we want an Islamic state,” a student said on a loudspeaker as the crowd chanted pro-IS and Taliban slogans.
Some in the crowd wore masks similar to those used by IS and Taliban militants.
“We are tired of democracy. We want an Islamic caliphate. We want a fair caliphate and an Islamic system,” one student shouted.
WNU Editor: And these young university students are the future leaders of Afghanistan?
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