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October 18, 2019

Civilian Casualties Reach New High in Afghanistan
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In news from Afghanistan, civilian casualties have reached a new high.
The United Nations reports a record 4,300 civilians were injured or
killed in Afghanistan between July and September. These are the highest
figures since the U.N. began counting in 2009. This comes as the U.S. is
intensifying its air war. Last month, U.S. Air Force aircraft dropped
948 missiles and bombs, more than in any month in five years.


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