Two reportedly killed as women take part in rare protest in Afghanistan
The demonstration, in the western city of Herat, was broken up after police are alleged to have opened fire.
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"alarmed by excessive use of force against seemingly peaceful protesters in Herat today"
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The demonstration, in the western city of Herat, was broken up after police are alleged to have opened fire.
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