Civilian casualties on rise in Afghanistan: UN
‘Fierce clashes between Afghan government forces and Taliban militants have taken a heavy toll on civilians in the war-torn country, the UN says.
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said on Sunday that the growing number of civilian casualties stemmed from intensified ground engagement between Afghan forces and anti-government elements.
The report documented over 136 civilian deaths and more than 521 injuries in the first quarter of the year. The fatalities are eight percent higher year-on-year.’
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