UN Says Civilian Deaths in Afghanistan Are Up
644 views · Published 3 August 2009 · 2:48 · Indexed 20 September 2026
Channel: Voice of America · 2009 · News & Politics
A United Nations report says civilian deaths in Afghanistan have jumped by nearly 25% compared to last year. And the death toll is also rising among international troops now engaging in a major offensive against the Taliban. Meanwhile, published reports say the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan wants to make significant changes in strategy. VOA's Robert Raffaele has more.
