VOICED: Quema del Coran genera muertos

The transcript describes a series of protests in Afghanistan triggered by the burning of Qurans at a US military base. Despite calls for calm, the protests resulted in multiple deaths and injuries, particularly in Herat province. The unrest also spread to Pakistan, where people demonstrated against the US.

What event triggered the protests in Afghanistan?

• A new government policy

• A political election

• The burning of the Quran at a U.S. military base

• A natural disaster

How many people were reported dead since the protests began?

• 24

• 9

• 30

• 15

Where did the majority of deaths occur on the day of the report?

• Herat

• Kabul

• Kandahar

• Mazar-i-Sharif

What was the main target of the protesters in Herat?

• A military base

• The U.S. consulate

• The local government office

• A religious site

Which neighboring country also saw protests related to the same issue?

• Iran

• Pakistan

• China

• India