Statement by ISAF Commander General David Petraeus and NATO SCR Ambassador Mark Sedwill

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

04.03.2011

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ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – In view of the events of recent days, we feel it is important on behalf of ISAF and NATO members in Afghanistan to reiterate our condemnation of any disrespect to the Holy Quran and the Muslim faith.

We condemn, in particular, the action of an individual in the United States who recently burned the Holy Quran.

We also offer condolences to the families of all those injured and killed in violence which occurred in the wake of the burning of the Holy Quran.

We further hope the Afghan people understand that the actions of a small number of individuals, who have been extremely disrespectful to the Holy Quran, are not representative of any of the countries of the international community who are in Afghanistan to help the Afghan people.

• Date Taken: 04.03.2011
• Date Posted: 04.03.2011 06:10
• Story ID: 68185
• Location: KABUL, AF