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UN: Afghan Deaths Increase 24%

HeadlineJul 31, 2009

In Afghanistan, a new UN report says civilian casualties are up 24 percent this year. At least 1,013 civilians were killed from January through the end of June. The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan says Taliban attacks and US-led air bombings account for a majority of the deaths.

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