AFGHANISTAN UN Reveals Increase in Afghan Civilian Casualties

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Speaking during a press conference in Kabul on June 9, UN human rights director, Georgette Gagnon, presented the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan's report on the protection of civilians.

The 2014 Mid-Year Report on Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict reveals a marked uptick in the Afghan conflict, with a staggering 24 percent increase in civilian casualties over the first half of 2014 when compared to the same period last year. 

Credit: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

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