Tuesday, February 19, 2013

L.A. Times - Asia: Afghanistan civilian deaths decreased for first time in six years

L.A. Times - Asia
Headlines from latimes.com
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Feb 20th 2013, 00:49

The U.N. says civilian deaths in the Afghan war declined by 12% in 2012, but it reports a sharp increase among government employees and supporters.

KABUL, Afghanistan — Civilian deaths in the war in Afghanistan dropped in 2012 for the first time in six years, a sign of lessening hostilities, but insurgents dramatically expanded their campaign of assassinating government supporters, the United Nations said Tuesday.

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