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    Armed protester shot after aiming weapon at ISAF personnel

    KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

    09.16.2010

    Courtesy Story

    ISAF Joint Command

    KABUL - Initial reports indicate a protest of approximately 100 Afghan civilians turned violent when protesters began throwing rocks at coalition forces guarding Forward Operating Base Mirwais in the Chorah district of Uruzgan province, Sept. 16.

    According to reports, a protester aimed an AK-47 at International Security Assistance Force service members located in a guard tower.

    An ISAF service member shot the man in accordance with the rules of engagement.

    Protesters pulled the man away before ISAF servicemembers were able to identify his status.

    The protest is reported to have been held in response to an alleged Quran burning inside of the FOB, Sept. 16.

    The suspected burning was a routine burn-pit session in which ISAF documents are destroyed.

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    Date Taken: 09.16.2010
    Date Posted: 09.16.2010 05:52
    Story ID: 56375
    Location: KABUL, AF

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