19th October, 2012
Afghan president warns on immunity for foreign troops
Karzai has warned of possible problems ahead over the sensitive issue of immunity from prosecution for any American or Nato soldiers deployed in the country after 2014.
22nd September, 2012
August ‘second deadliest month’ for Afghan civilians: UN
A total of 374 civilians were killed and 581 injured in August as a result of the war in Afghanistan, making it the second deadliest month for civilians since 2007.
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