The Guardian: Afghanistan: sharp rise in women and children casualties in first half of 2015
UN reveals 1,591 civilians killed and 3,329 wounded as war enters its 14th year, as fighting in residential areas and greater role of militias contribute to increase
The war in Afghanistan is killing or wounding increasing numbers of civilians, with women and children showing the sharpest rise in casualties as it enters its 14th year, according to new figures from the UN.
“Afghan civilians have suffered far too long from this destructive conflict. The devastating consequences of this violence against civilians as documented in this report should serve to strengthen the broad conviction that peace is urgently needed,” said Nicholas Haysom, head of the United Nations Assistance Mission to Afghanistan.
More News On Afghanistan Civilian Casualties Hitting A New High In 2015
Civilians continue to bear brunt of Afghan conflict, new UN report reveals -- UN News Centre
U.N.: More women, children casualties of Afghan violence -- CBS/AP
Afghanistan Conflict: Highest Number of Women, Kids Killed, Wounded on Record -- NBC News
No end to bloodshed: Civilian death toll in Afghanistan hits new high in 2015 -- RT
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