Obama apologises over Qur’an burning

Date: 23-02-2012 4:56 pm (13 years ago) | Author: Akeem Jaffe Jaffa
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    US President Barack Obama sent Afghan President Hamid Karzai a letter of apology over the burning of copies of the Qur’an at a US military base, Karzai’s office said Thursday.

Obama said the incident was not intentional and pledged a full investigation, a statement from the president’s office said.

“I wish to express my deep regret for the reported incident,” Obama wrote in the letter presented to Karzai by US ambassador Ryan Crocker. “I extend to you and the Afghan people my sincere apologies.”

“The error was inadvertent; I assure you that we will take the appropriate steps to avoid any recurrence, to include holding accountable those responsible,” the letter said.

The burning of copies of the Qur’an at the US military base at Bagram north of Kabul sparked three days of fierce anti-US protests in Afghanistan in which at least 12 protesters have been killed.


http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/02/obama-apologises-over-koran-burning/

Posted: at 23-02-2012 04:56 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
- cadanre at 23-02-2012 05:11 PM (13 years ago)
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Copy and paste continues.
Posted: at 23-02-2012 05:11 PM (13 years ago) | Hero
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- lertipha at 23-02-2012 05:33 PM (13 years ago)
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Lmao..
Posted: at 23-02-2012 05:33 PM (13 years ago) | Upcoming
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- solid_solid at 23-02-2012 05:40 PM (13 years ago)
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Posted: at 23-02-2012 05:40 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Bachelorette at 23-02-2012 05:42 PM (13 years ago)
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Quote from: cadanre on 23-02-2012 05:11 PM
Copy and paste continues.

I'm glad to have Muslim fans all over the world despite the fact that My worst turn off is ISLAM. I love my fans, and I'm good with you being one of them.
Posted: at 23-02-2012 05:42 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- diskjoka at 23-02-2012 05:51 PM (13 years ago)
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I think osama Apology is a welcome development 4peace 2reign bt d armies hu ar involve in d act should face justice
Posted: at 23-02-2012 05:51 PM (13 years ago) | Newbie
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- cadanre at 23-02-2012 06:27 PM (13 years ago)
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Quote from: Bachelorette on 23-02-2012 05:42 PM

I'm glad to have Muslim fans all over the world despite the fact that My worst turn off is ISLAM. I love my fans, and I'm good with you being one of them.

 Cheesy Cheesy Cheesy Cheesy In side out. You hate Islam and you love your fans of which you claimed some are Muslims. Childishness!
Posted: at 23-02-2012 06:27 PM (13 years ago) | Hero
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- Idowut at 23-02-2012 08:52 PM (13 years ago)
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For peace, its ok
Posted: at 23-02-2012 08:52 PM (13 years ago) | Upcoming
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- Unikpearl at 23-02-2012 10:51 PM (13 years ago)
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Let peace reign
any1 dat doesnt lyk dat should hug transformer
Posted: at 23-02-2012 10:51 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Salahud at 24-02-2012 03:35 PM (13 years ago)
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Respecting other believes (including their their scriptures) is the best way to show that yu really know the value of your faith.
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- jublow at 24-02-2012 03:41 PM (13 years ago)
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 Undecided Undecided Undecided Undecided Undecided Undecided
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