UN Report: Afghanistan Civilian Casualties Hit Record High

UN: Afghanistan Civilian Casualties Hit Record High -- Voice of America

GENEVA — A new United Nations report finds a record number of civilians have been killed and injured in Afghanistan in the first half of this year.

The report blames most of the 24 percent increase in civilian casualties on the Taliban.

It attributes the worsening situation for civilians to the changing nature of conflict in Afghanistan, saying ground combat among the warring parties has now surpassed improvised explosive devices as the leading cause of conflict-related death and injury to Afghan civilians.

The report finds ground engagements and crossfire are hitting children and women with unprecedented force.

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WNU Editor: The UN report on Afghan civilian casualties is here.