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Afghanistan civilian casualties fall, says UN
Source: BBC
Civilian casualties in Afghanistan have fallen for the first time in five years, the latest UN figures show.
Those killed or injured fell by 15% in the first half of 2012 compared with the same period last year.
Analysts say increased sensitivity on both sides about the impact of civilian deaths in Afghanistan has led to more carefully targeted attacks.
In the latest violence, Nato says three of its soldiers were killed in a militant attack in Kunar province.
Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-19177686
