Release Date: 10/4/2006
Release Number: 06-01-04P

Description: KABUL, Afghanistan –An attempt by extremists to burn down a girls' school in Puli Alam District, Logar Province, was stopped by local villagers on Oct. 2.

An estimated 10 extremists were attempting to burn down Karnail Girls School in Hesarek Village when local villagers arrived at the school. The villagers confronted the extremists and demanded they leave, forcing them out of their village.

The Afghan National Police also arrived at the scene, but the extremists had already fled.

No one was injured in the attempted attack.

"The Afghan people are rejecting the violence of the extremists who offer nothing but fear and intimidation," said Col. Thomas Collins, Combined Forces Command - Afghanistan spokesman. "Afghans are increasingly taking responsibility for their own security and safety."

For more information, contact CFC-A Public Affairs at Kabul-Presscenter@cfc-a.centcom.mil.