Three people, include a policeman, died Sunday as violent demonstrations continued across Afghanistan to protest the burning of a copy of the Holy Quran last month in the United States. Dozens more were injured in the protests, which brought hundreds to the street in the southern province of Kandahar, Zulmai Ayoubi the provincial governor's spokesman said.
"Two civilians were killed when a gas cylinder exploded that was torched by the protesters in a police post," Ayoubi said, adding that 40 people were injured in protests that lasted for hours.
A policeman also died in the hospital from wounds sustained during the demonstration, while another injured policeman is reportedly in critical condition, the spokesman said.
At Kandahar University, students also staged a protest.
Ayoubi also said that security forces were ordered to secure protesters and stop "opportunists and enemies" infiltrating demonstrations.
Afghan President Hamid Karzai said on Sunday the US president, the Senate and the Congress should condemn the act in clear words, make their stance clear on such incidents and prevent further such actions.
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