The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in its report released on Monday, July 27, highlighted that the ongoing conflict in Afghanistan has continued to cause “harm” to civilians despite a 13% drop in “civilians casualties” compared to last year.
The new report indicated that at least 1,282 civilians have been killed and another 2,176 injured due to a ramp up in operations by warring parties.
According to UNAMA’s report, much of the civilian casualties, about 43 percent, were attributed to the Taliban, killing 580 and injuring 893.
The report further read that the Afghan National Forces were behind 23% of all civilian casualties during the first half of 2020, causing civilian casualties (281 killed and 508 injured).
Figures by the UN agency also illustrated that casualties caused by Afghan forces increased by nine percent, mainly due to airstrikes and the use of indirect fire during ground engagements.
At least 138 women and 340 children were among civilians killed during the same period, according to the report.
Other statistics by the UNAMA included: 14% by crossfire and other; 9% by ISIL-KP; 6% by undetermined anti-government elements; 3% by international military forces; 2% by pro-government armed groups and 1% by undetermined or multiple pro-government forces.
UNAMA urged all parties to the conflict to end the longest-running conflict through a political settlement and keep on working on their responsibilities to protect civilians.
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