Afghanistan: The Aftermath of the Koran Burning at Bagram

The Afghan Taliban on Feb. 23 condemned the burning of Korans and other religious material at Bagram Air Field two days earlier. Since the incident, protests have spread in a number of provinces throughout the country, reflecting anger over the burning of the holy books as well as pent-up anti-U.S. sentiment among the Afghan people. The Taliban's statement comes as the movement attempts to maintain its anti-U.S. credibility and maneuver toward a political accommodation in negotiations with the United States.