Posted on October 30, 2009 by warvictims
By Chris
Fighting in South Waziristan has led to the death of many civilians, according to reports from those fleeing the area. However, restrictions on access make it impossible to get accurate information on civilian casualties.
The restrictions prevent all aid workers and journalists from reaching South Waziristan. As a result, no one knows how many civilians [...]
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Posted on October 23, 2009 by warvictims
By Chris
As many of you know, CIVIC documented the stories of civilians in conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan, and ensured they received help. Now we hope to do the same in Pakistan.
As CIVIC’s representative in Pakistan I’ll document civilian harm in the current armed conflict and advocate for assistance to the people suffering losses.
One of [...]
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Posted on October 21, 2009 by warvictims
Posted by Chris
Finally arrived in Pakistan last week and began work. Let me begin by giving you a quick snapshot of the situation here.
After a relatively calm couple of months, the past two weeks have seen a marked increase in violence. Nearly 200 people were killed in a spate of militant attacks, including many civilians. [...]
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Posted on October 7, 2009 by warvictims
Posted by Chris, CIVIC Fellow
Hi everyone! I’m excited to be joining CIVIC and begin working in Pakistan. After some last minute visa drama, I will be leaving soon for Islamabad. I’ll be writing here about our work in Pakistan throughout the coming months, but let me begin by introducing myself and explain my interest in CIVIC’s work. LINK TO [...]
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Posted on August 3, 2009 by warvictims
Posted by Erica G from Kabul
The UN issued its mid-year review on civilian deaths this morning. More than 1000 Afghan civilians have been killed so far this year — 24% more than in the first part of 2008. Two key take-aways from the report:
1) Numbers of those killed by insurgent attacks are way up (59% [...]
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