2012: USA apology to Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai for American military personnel burning Korans,

U.S. President Barack Obama sends a letter of apology to Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai for American military personnel burning Korans, which had sparked days of violent protests.

To: 
Afghans
From: 
USA
Year of Apology: 
2016
Footnote: 
Rubin, Alissa J. “Obama Sends Apology as Afghan Koran Protests Rage.” New York Times. February 23, 2012.