Protesters killed in Afghanistan over food distribution

Edited by Ed Newman
2020-05-11 22:04:36

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Kabul, May 11 (RHC)-- At least six people were killed in Afghanistan's western province of Ghor as clashes broke out between police and protesters during a demonstration against alleged mismanagement of aid to alleviate the effects of the pandemic.

The dead included two police officers, a journalist and three protesters. Those wounded included 10 police officers and nine demonstrators.

"The city is in a military situation now," provincial councillor Abdul Basir Qaderi said. "There are tanks on the roads."
 



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