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The number of Afghan civilians killed or injured in the first half of 2013 increased by 23 per cent compared to the same period last year. The rise marks a return to the high numbers of civilian deaths and injuries.
According to the mid-year report produced by UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), it recorded 1,319 civilian deaths and 2,533 injuries in the first six months of 2013.
Between 1 January and 30 June 2013, UNAMA documented the deaths of 337 women and children and injuries to 770 others. “The growing loss of life and injuries to Afghan women and children in 2013 is particularly disturbing,” said UNAMA’s Director of Human Rights, Georgette Gagnon.
Speaking at the launch of the report in Kabul, Ms. Gagnon demanded “even greater commitments and further efforts by all parties to the conflict to protect civilians who are increasingly being killed and injured in the crossfire.”
According to the mid-year report produced by UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), it recorded 1,319 civilian deaths and 2,533 injuries in the first six months of 2013.
Between 1 January and 30 June 2013, UNAMA documented the deaths of 337 women and children and injuries to 770 others. “The growing loss of life and injuries to Afghan women and children in 2013 is particularly disturbing,” said UNAMA’s Director of Human Rights, Georgette Gagnon.
Speaking at the launch of the report in Kabul, Ms. Gagnon demanded “even greater commitments and further efforts by all parties to the conflict to protect civilians who are increasingly being killed and injured in the crossfire.”