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four people were killed
In 2005, there were "reports that a [[Koran]] was desecrated at the US detention centre at [[Guantanamo]]",<ref>[http://www.expressindia.com/news/fullstory.php?newsid=46668 Saudi demands action in alleged Koran desecration] </ref>
In 2005, there were "reports that a [[Koran]] was desecrated at the US detention centre at [[Guantanamo]]",<ref>[http://www.expressindia.com/news/fullstory.php?newsid=46668 Saudi demands action in alleged Koran desecration] </ref>
which led to expressions of official protest as well as deadly riots.
which led to expressions of official protest as well as deadly riots.
:"The Afghan interior ministry says four people were killed, and more than 70 injured."<ref> [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/4535491.stm Riots over US Koran 'desecration' ]</ref>
Media scrutiny focused on allegations that US personnel had stepped on, thrown, or dampened the Koran. An unconfirmed report in ''[[Newsweek]]'' sparked deadly riots in at least one Islamic country.
Media scrutiny focused on allegations that US personnel had stepped on, thrown, or dampened the Koran. An unconfirmed report in ''[[Newsweek]]'' sparked deadly riots in at least one Islamic country.