Bangladesh police, prophet film protesters clash
Officials and witnesses say scores of people have been injured in a
clash in Bangladesh's capital between police and hundreds of Muslims
who were protesting a film produced in the United States that denigrates
the Prophet Muhammad.
Police say they fired tear gas and used
batons on Saturday to disperse the stone-throwing protesters, who were
from about a dozen Islamic groups. Witnesses say the protesters burned
several vehicles. Dozens of protesters were arrested.
The clash
erupted when police attempted to block the demonstration. All protests
near the city's main Baitul Mokarram mosque have been banned since late
Friday to avoid unrest.
The protesters announced a nationwide general strike on Sunday to protest the police action.
The film has sparked violent protests throughout the Muslim world that have killed dozens.
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