Afghanistan: Urgent need to protect civilians following fresh attacks

Headline Title:  Afghanistan: Urgent need to protect civilians following fresh attacks 09 April 2013 A recent spike in civilian deaths in Afghanistan highlights the urgent need for all parties to the conflict to take greater precautions to avoid civilian casualties, Amnesty International said today.On Monday, at least nine civilians were killed and 20 injured after a bus hit a roadside bomb in Wardak province, in the east of the country. It is believed the Taliban are responsible for the attack.A day earlier at least 12 civilians, including 10 children, were reportedly killed in the…

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