Protests After Taliban Burn 300 Korans In Afghanistan

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(Khaama Press)-- Hundreds of local residents in eastern Nuristan province on Tuesday protested against Quran burning by Taliban militants group in this province.

 Provincial security Chief Gen. Ghulamullah Nuristani confirming the report said protests sparked in central Paron district after Taliban militants burnt a local school.

 Gen. Nuristani further added at least 500 local residents of Paron district participated in the demonstration.

This comes as Taliban militants burnt a school in Want Waigal district two days back.

According to provincial education department chief Dr. Ghulam Hussain hundreds of books including religious books and 300 Qurans were burnt inside the school.

Provincial security Chief Gen. Ghulamullah Nuristani said the demonstrators were shouting anti-Taliban slogans and urged for justice.

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