2013 Rise in Civilian Casualties in Afghanistan

Nearly 3,000 civilians were killed and more than 5,600 were injured in 2013.
The report said the gradual withdrawal of foreign troops left Afghan government forces more vulnerable to attack by insurgents.
It said this had led to intensified ground fighting, which had contributed to an increase in civilian casualties, particularly of women and children.
The UN Assistance Mission for Afghanistan (Unama) said 34% more children and 36% more women were killed and wounded in 2013 than in 2012.