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273 Afghan civilians killed in October: report
KABUL, Nov 1, 2018 (BSS/Xinhua) – Up to 273 Afghan civilians were killed
and 550 others injured in separate incidents and terrorist attacks in
October, a monitor group reported Thursday.
“Based on Civilian Protection Advocacy Group (CPAG) casualties figures from
23 provinces of the country, 273 people were killed and 550 others wounded in
all security incidents happened in October,” the independent CPAG group said
in a press release.
The group said the rest of casualties happened in suicide attacks, roadside
bombs, mortar attacks and clashes between Afghan forces and the Taliban.
“About 128 people including children and women suffered casualties in
Afghan forces’ night raid operations as 83 people were killed and 45 others
wounded,” the press release said.
In September, 240 civilians lost their lives and 350 injured as a result of
terrorist attacks and clashes across the country, according to figures of
CPAG.
The reasons behind high casualties in October were targeted killing of
parliamentary election candidates, attacks on election campaigns and polling
centers particularly during the parliamentary elections day, which was held
on Oct. 20, the group noted.
BSS/XINHUA/FI/ 1402 hrs