Afghan Quran-burn protests enter 3rd day


(CBS/AP) KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan protests against the burning of a Quran in Florida entered a third day, with demonstrations in the south and east Sunday, while the Taliban called on people to rise up, blaming government forces for any violence.The desecration at a small U.S.
church has outraged Muslims worldwide, and in Afghanistan many of the demonstrations have turned into deadly riots.
Protests in the north and south in recent days have killed 20 people.In southern Kandahar city on Sunday, hundreds took to the streets for the second day in a row, and hospital officials said 20 people were hurt in skirmishes between police and demonstrators.
On Saturday, nine people were killed and 80 injured when a protest turned into a riot.At least two wounded police officers and 18 civilians had…

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