Afghan conflict is having devastating impact: UN
The Hindu
Around 1,659 civilians killed, 3,254 wounded in first half of 2021, says UN report
The United Nations warned on July 26 that Afghanistan could see the highest number of civilian deaths in more than a decade if the Taliban’s offensives across the country are not halted. Violence has surged since May when the insurgents cranked up operations to coincide with a final withdrawal of U.S.-led foreign forces. In a report released on July 26 documenting civilian casualties for the first half of 2021, the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said it expected figures to touch their highest single-year levels since the mission began reporting over a decade ago.More Related News

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