The conflict in Afghanistan has killed over 1,400 civilians during the first six months of 2011, announced Thursday, July 14 the UN Mission in Afghanistan. A figure rose by nearly 15% over the first half of 2010, though it was the deadliest year of the conflict on civilians. The UN says 80% of civilian deaths between January and June 2011 are due to insurgents and 14%, nearly 200 people, with pro-government forces, Afghan or international.
Responsibility for remaining 6% could be attributed. The month of May 2011, during which 368 civilians were killed, was the deadliest month of the conflict, had already warned the UN mid-June. "UNAM has identified 1,462 civilian deaths during the first six months of 2011, up 15% over the same period of 2010," it said in a statement Unama alarming.
The Mission also notes that "explosive devices and suicide bombings, tactics used by anti-government elements have caused almost half (49%) of all civilian deaths and injuries." This observation further clouding the future of the country, while the international coalition announced a phased withdrawal of its troops in 2012.
Responsibility for remaining 6% could be attributed. The month of May 2011, during which 368 civilians were killed, was the deadliest month of the conflict, had already warned the UN mid-June. "UNAM has identified 1,462 civilian deaths during the first six months of 2011, up 15% over the same period of 2010," it said in a statement Unama alarming.
The Mission also notes that "explosive devices and suicide bombings, tactics used by anti-government elements have caused almost half (49%) of all civilian deaths and injuries." This observation further clouding the future of the country, while the international coalition announced a phased withdrawal of its troops in 2012.
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