Afghan President Hamid Karzia received a letter with apologies for troops who burned a number of Korans at Bagram Air Field. Afghan demonstrators are pictured holding up a half-burnt Koran.
In the letter, as quoted, Mr. Obama gave his “sincere apologies” and expressed “deep regret for the reported incident.”
“The error was inadvertent; I assure you that we will take the appropriate steps to avoid any recurrence, to include holding accountable those responsible,” said Mr.
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