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THOUSANDS of people marched through the Afghan capital Kabul again yesterday, demanding justice for religious scholar Farkhunda.
She was beaten to death by a mob last week after being accused of burning a Koran.
The march organisers said at least 3,000 people took part, making it one of the biggest demonstrations in Kabul’s history.
Marchers chanted: “Justice for Farkhunda” and “Death to the killers.”
They also demanded action against officials and religious leaders who had initially claimed the killing was justifiable.
The Interior Ministry said Kabul police spokesman Hashmat Stanikzai had been fired over comments supporting Farkhunda’s killers.
Among the crowd was Afghanistan Women’s Council head Fatana Gailani, who said she hoped the incident would be a catalyst for change in a society traumatised by war and corruption.
“We are getting fed up,” Ms Gailani said. “The new generation has known nothing but war.
“They are not educated and now they have no jobs.”
