Afghan

Special Representative for Afghanistan Ján Kubiš (second left) briefs the press in Kabul.
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Afghan civilian deaths drop but attacks on women, children and political targets rise – UN

19 February 2013
The number of Afghan civilians killed or injured in 2012 decreased for the first time since the United Nations began keeping track of such figures, according to a report released today, but attacks on women and children, and threats on perceived Government supporters, are on the rise.
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Afghanistan: UN welcomes Government moves to address detainee torture

11 February 2013
The United Nations Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) today welcomed the announcement of recommendations by the Government to stem torture, ill-treatment and prolonged illegal detention in the country.