Tuesday, March 04, 2008

Afghan foreign minister condemns Danish reprint of Prophet Muhammad cartoon -- JAN M. OLSEN

COPENHAGEN, Denmark - Afghanistan's foreign minister on Monday condemned a Danish cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad, saying that freedom of speech should not be used "to make a billion Muslims cry."-- Rangin Dadfar Spanta told reporters during a visit to Denmark that he respected differences in cultures, but suggested Danish newspapers abused the freedom of expression when they reprinted the cartoon three weeks ago. --- Spanta said freedom of speech should be used to promote "equality and peace between nations" and to exchange information.
Hundreds of Afghans protest Danish prophet cartoon, Dutch film ... -- MSNBC
Dutch PM warns of risks to national interests if anti-Quran film is released

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