Civilian Blood Continues to Spill in Afghanistan

UN: August was second deadliest month for civilians

Published on Monday, September 24, 2012 by Common Dreams | The UN's special representative in Afghanistan, Ján Kubiš, stated that in August 374 civilians were killed and 581 were injured, and added that "a greater number of civilian deaths and injuries occurred in July and August than in the same period last year."

“Even where there are not armed clashes, an insidious campaign of intimidation and targeted killings is claiming lives of Government officials, women’s rights activists, tribal elders and community leaders -- including those actively working for peace,” said Kubiš... (READ MORE)