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March 9, 2011

2010 Deadliest Year for Civilians in Afghan War 
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New figures show last year was the deadliest for Afghan civilians since
the U.S.-led invasion of 2001. The United Nations reports civilian
casualties hit a record high of 2,777 in 2010, an increase of 15 percent
from the previous year.



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