Afghanistan Civilian Death Toll Skyrockets – UN Report

The UN report blamed insurgents for using increasingly deadly modes of attack. It also said air strikes by government-allied forces were responsible. Photo by afghanvoice.com

The number of civilians killed in the conflict in Afghanistan so far this year has risen by 24% compared with the same period last year, the UN says.

More than 1 000 people were killed in the first six months of the year, according to a UN report cited by the BBC.

It blamed insurgents for using increasingly deadly modes of attack. It also said air strikes by government-allied forces were responsible.

There has been widespread concern in Afghanistan about civilian death tolls.

In June the US military acknowledged concerns about the civilian deaths.

Gen Stanley MacChrystal, the new commander of US and Nato-led troops in Afghanistan said troops must make protecting Afghan civilians a priority.

But, the UN warned more civilians may be killed as militants battle a major offensive by US forces ahead of key elections next month.

 

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