The Army found no ill intent on the part of the soldiers, meaning they will not face criminal charges for the incident that set off deadly protests in Afghanistan in January.

His announcement came after deadly protests in Mozambique and the UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation calling an emergency meeting to discuss the shortages.

The Palestinian authorities have swept the streets clear of the detritus of a deadly protest here on Monday: the stones, the bullet casings and the burning tires.

Niazova had written news stories about deadly protests in Andijan, Uzbekistan in 2005.

In 2006, at least one person died in Nigeria by necklacing in the deadly Muslim protests over satirical cartoon drawings of Muhammad.

At least twenty-nine people were killed across the country as a result of protests on this day, though the deadliest protests took place in Iraqi Kurdistan.

Residents of western Zambia have been barred from gathering - even for church services - after an attempt to discuss secession led to deadly protests.

The deadly protests occurred last Thursday in the city of Naghadeh, and followed other demonstrations in Ardabil.

There had been fears the vote might be delayed after deadly protests against the interim military rulers who replaced Mr Mubarak.