NEWS RELEASE
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND
7115 South Boundary Boulevard
MacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101
Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894
September 13, 2004
Release Number: 04-09-38
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FURTHER UPDATE ON HERAT
KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept 12, 2004) - There were no direct-fire incidents between coalition forces and anyone else in Herat as a result of the coalition's dealing with protesters. Coalition forces used extreme restraint in dealing with the unrest caused by protestors and did not fire a single round.
There were two demonstrations this evening and Afghan National Army and coalition forces remained at a distance to assure the crowd remained peaceful. The demonstrations were not violent. The streets are currently vacant in Herat and the city is calm with ANA and Afghan National Police continuing to patrol to ensure security and order.
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