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Fourth day of violent protests expected in Afghanistan
Protests sparked by the burning of the Koran by US soldiers in Afghanistan have already left 11 people dead, of which two were American soldiers.
The discovery of charred copies of the Korans at NATOs air base in Bagram has sparked violent protests in major cities such as Kabul
On Friday morning Afghanistan woke up to renewed tense moments as it is expected that protests over the burning of the Koran will be running in their fourth day. News media report that Afghan riot police and soldiers are on guard across Kabul and other cities.
Protests in central Kabul have already left nine people and two American soldiers dead. Apologies made by US President Barack Obama seem to have little effect over the protesters, furious over the finding of charred copies of the Korans at NATO's air base in Bagram.
The discovery was made by Afghan labourers. Protesters want to see NATO put those responsible on public trial.
Demonstrations over the past three days drew thousands of Afghans to the streets, chanting "Death to America!" and smashing shops and windows.
The Taliban has also urged Afghan security forces to "turn their guns on the foreign infidel invaders" and repeatedly urged Afghans to kill, beat and capture NATO soldiers, Reuters reports.
