Since the Taliban took over, more than a thousand civilians have been victims of deadly attacks, a big claim in the UN report
There were 3,774 civilian casualties, including 1,095 killed in violence in the country since the takeover in mid-August 2021 and by the end of May, according to a new report by the United Nations Mission in Afghanistan or UNAMA. As compared to 2020, 8820 civilians have become victims of attacks. The death toll is 3035. Three-quarters of attacks have occurred in populated areas including places of worship, schools, and markets.
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1,000 Afghanistan civilians Killed: The number of civilians killed in attacks in Afghanistan has increased since the Taliban took over. The United Nations expressed its concern over this on Tuesday.
According to a new report by the United Nations Mission in Afghanistan, or UNAMA, since the takeover in mid-August 2021 and till the end of May, there were 3,774 civilian casualties including 1,095 killed in violence in the country. Compared to 2020, 8,820 civilians have been victims of the attack. The death toll is 3,035.
According to the UN report, three-quarters of attacks since the Taliban seized power occurred in "populated areas including places of worship, schools and markets". Among the dead were 92 women and 287 children.
The statement said most of the IED attacks were carried out by an affiliate of the Islamic State group in the region, known as Islamic State in Khorasan Province. However, the UN report stated that the death toll was due to attacks that were never claimed or that the UN mission could not attribute to any group.
The UN report also expressed concern about the "deadliness of suicide attacks" since the Taliban took over. These attacks were carried out in the midst of a nationwide financial and economic crisis. The report says that since the takeover, Afghanistan is struggling to access medical, financial, and psychosocial support, with a sharp decline in donor funding.
The UN agency demanded an immediate end to the attacks and said it held the Taliban government responsible for the safety of Afghans. The Taliban said that their administration came to power when Afghanistan was on the verge of collapse and they managed to save the country and the government from the crisis by taking firm decisions and through proper management. In response, the Taliban-led foreign ministry said the situation has gradually improved since August 2021.