Claim: Darvishan, which is located in Gaser District, Helmand province in Afghanistan, was the theatre of Taliban-fanned violent anti-American demonstrations in January 2010.
Evidence: Darvishan is a town in the southern province of Helmand in Afghanistan. Garmser District In January 2010, Darvishan was the theatre of Taliban fanned violent anti-American demonstrations, following rumors of a desecration of the Qur'an in a U.S.-led military operation and maltreatment of women in the village of Barcha, about 6 miles south of Darvishan, during a raid to detain insurgents.