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28.05.2007 - Source: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Northern Afghanistan: Witnesses say police opened fire to break up a violent protest against a provincial governor, killing at least 13 people and wounding more than 30 others ("Police Fire On Protesters In Northern Afghan City") [ID 20286]
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06.03.2007 - Source: US Department of State
4 protesters killed in Kabul and one in Maymana by police ("Country Report on Human Rights Practices 2006") [ID 19505]
"In February police killed four protesters in Kabul and one in Maymana when demonstrations turned violent over satirical cartoons of the Prophet Mohammad."
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