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Afghan Violence Numbers
At least 2,800 people have died in insurgency-related violence in Afghanistan in the first six months of the year, according to a count by The Associated Press. The following breakdown is based on AP figures unless otherwise stated.
THE DEAD:
1,900 Taliban fighters. The U.S. says these include 39 mid- and top-level commanders.
314 civilians killed by international or Afghan military action, according to the U.N.
279 civilians killed by insurgents, according to the U.N.
350 Afghan police and soldiers.
96 international troops, including 46 Americans. RISING VIOLENCE
83 percent rise in attacks in eastern Afghanistan this year, according to the U.S. troops who operate in that area.
200 percent approximate rise in suicide bombings in eastern Afghanistan this year.
1,032 airstrikes in Afghanistan through May 31 this year, compared with 266 strikes in Iraq.
Posted by: Steve White 2007-07-02 |
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