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Rushdie Knighthood Angers Muslims

Published June 19, 2007 at 7:00 AM PDT
This story was published more than 17 years ago.
Pakistani Muslims torch a Britain flag as they shout slogans during a protest in Lahore, condemning the title of Sir awarded to Salman Rushdie.
Pakistani Muslims torch a Britain flag as they shout slogans during a protest in Lahore, condemning the title of Sir awarded to Salman Rushdie.

The news that Queen Elizabeth would bestow knighthood upon writer Salman Rushdie sparked protest in some Muslim nations, particularly Pakistan and Iran. Duncan Campbell, senior correspondent for The Guardian newspaper, discusses the violent reaction to Rushdie's knighthood.

Duncan Campbell, senior correspondent, The Guardian

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