Khaama: The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said in a report released on Friday, March 6, that 185 civilian casualties were verified between Feb. 26 and March 5. The casualties included 56 killed and 129 wounded, mostly due to airstrikes and indirect fire during clashes along the border with Pakistan. The mission said more than half of the victims, about 55% — were women and children. UNAMA added that one airstrike in Barmal district of Paktika province alone killed 14 civilians, including four women, two girls, five boys and three men, while six others were wounded. Click here to read more (external link).
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