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November 23, 2020

New Report Shows Devastating Toll of Afghan War on Children as Deadly Attacks Continue
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In Afghanistan, U.N. data shows over 26,000 children were killed or
injured from 2005 to 2019. The figures were published in a new report by
Save the Children, which warns Afghanistan is among the most dangerous
countries in the world for children as a result of the ongoing war
between the U.S.-backed Afghan government and the Taliban.

This comes as at least eight people were killed following a rocket
attack in Kabul Saturday. The Islamic State has claimed responsibility
for the attack.


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