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Anti-U.S. Protests Leave 21 Dead in Pakistan

HeadlineSep 24, 2012

Anti-U.S. government protests continue in Muslim countries angered over a U.S.-made amateur film mocking the Prophet Muhammad. In Pakistan, at least 21 people were killed and more than 200 were wounded on Friday when thousands took part in nationwide rallies that turned violent. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton appealed for calm inside Pakistan.

Secretary Of State Hillary Clinton: “I want to thank the government of Pakistan for their efforts to protect our embassy in Islamabad and consulates in Lahore, Peshawar and Karachi. And I want to be clear. As I have said on numerous occasions, the violence we have seen cannot be tolerated. There is no justification for violence. Of course, there is provocation, and we have certainly made clear that we do not in any way support provocation.”

More protests were held over the weekend in countries including Iran, Greece and Bangladesh.

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