Afghans protest against foreign troops

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Afghans protest against foreign troops

Source: Reuters

GHAZNI, Afghanistan (Reuters) - Six people were hurt when Afghan police opened fire on demonstrators who claimed U.S. troops had desecrated a Koran during a raid on a mosque.

The incident took place in Deh Khodaidad village in Ghazni, southwest of the capital, Kabul.

Police said a government team had been sent to investigate claims that foreign troops had raided the mosque, rounded up worshippers and tore apart copies of the Koran on Thursday night.

A spokesman for the U.S. military said he was aware of a "peaceful protest." Afghan police said any injuries had been caused by "saboteurs" in the crowd.

Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUSTRE51Q17320090227

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