Afghan civilian casualties exceeded 10,000 for six consecutive years

Afghanistan civilian casualties exceeded 10,000 for 6 consecutive years February 23 5:56

In Afghanistan, it has become clear that civilians have been killed and injured in battles and terrorism during the past year, and that number has exceeded 10,000 for the sixth consecutive year.

According to a report released by the United Nations on the 22nd, 3,403 civilians were killed, 6,989 injured, and 10,392 injured and killed in Afghanistan during the past year in combat and terrorism. Was a person.

This is about 600 fewer than the previous year, but it has been more than 10,000 casualties for the sixth consecutive year.

The United Nations says that about 60 percent of civilian casualties have been involved in attacks and terrorism by rebels such as the Taliban, and that victims have been killed by munitions and suicide bombers.

In addition, there has been no shortage of cases in which airstrikes and operations by government forces and international units have been involved, and the deterioration of security has not been stopped.

Regarding Afghanistan, the US government and the rebels in the Taliban have agreed to take measures to reduce violence, which is a de facto cease-fire, and attention is being paid to whether the agreement will be implemented in the future.

Taliban `` The biggest factor is attacks by US and government forces ''

Regarding the UN report, rebels Taliban issued a statement insisting that "the content of the report was under United States supervision and lacks fairness."

"We've seen many civilians sacrificed in U.S. military airstrikes and operations. The biggest source of casualties is the U.S. and government attacks." Was strongly criticized.