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June 5, 2009

UN Human Rights Commissioner Urges Probe of Afghan Civilian Deaths
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The UN’s top human rights official is calling for an independent probe
into the rising number of civilian deaths in Afghanistan. Speaking
before the UN Human Rights Council Thursday, High Commissioner for Human
Rights Navi Pillay said attacks by both Taliban militants and US-led
forces should be investigated.

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay: “The government of
Afghanistan and all states involved in this conflict should take all
measures to protect civilians and to ensure the independent
investigation of all civilian casualties, as well as justice and
remedies for the victims.”



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