Civilian harm should never be ignored, but neither should it be politicized in a way that diverts attention from real recognition for civilian survivors.
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If “security gains” are to be measured by fewer civilian casualties, then security is deteriorating in Afghanistan.
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Southern Somalia is a hell for civilians living there, and that was true even before the famine that hit the country this summer. When I was in Mogadishu a few months ago, I saw bombed out buildings in every direction, families huddled in ill-equipped hospitals, and — in one case — a group of kids [...]
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We met Mustafa at the 50 km checkpoint outside of Sirte. He left the city 10 days before and was taking his sister to receive medical care and the IMC clinic at the checkpoint. He told CIVIC staff about what Sirte was like for his family: We left Sirte ten days ago and have been [...]
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Part 2 of 2. Part 1 is here. By Liz Lucas Eventually Mohammed and his family had to leave. The school they currently call home is a welcome relief from living in fear in Sirte. They sleep in peace, without the sounds of bullets whizzing past or planes flying overhead. “My children get crazy when [...]
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