“What is even of more concern is that children account for 21 per cent of all civilians killed or wounded in 2013. This is an increase of 30 per cent compared to 2012 and 34 per cent compared to 2011. This is unacceptable,” Ján Kubiš said."
Tuesday, 11 June 2013
Civilian casualties in Afghanistan up by 24 percent: Kubiš
Civilian casualties in Afghanistan up by 24 percent: Kubiš - Khaama Press (KP) | Afghan Online Newspaper:
"He said, “Between 1 January and 6 June this year, we registered 3,092 civilian casualties due to the armed conflict. This is an increase of 24 per cent in the number of civilians killed and wounded compared to the same period of 2012, and, basically, almost the same situation that we registered in 2011.”
“What is even of more concern is that children account for 21 per cent of all civilians killed or wounded in 2013. This is an increase of 30 per cent compared to 2012 and 34 per cent compared to 2011. This is unacceptable,” Ján Kubiš said."
“What is even of more concern is that children account for 21 per cent of all civilians killed or wounded in 2013. This is an increase of 30 per cent compared to 2012 and 34 per cent compared to 2011. This is unacceptable,” Ján Kubiš said."
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