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UN says nearly 500 Afghan civilians have been killed in Pakistan-Afghanistan fighting since October

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Cross-border fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan has resulted in nearly 500 civilian deaths and over 1,000 injuries in Afghanistan between October and the end of June. The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan released these figures on Tuesday, detailing the human toll of the ongoing regional conflict.

In addition to the casualties caused by the fighting, the United Nations report addressed the broader human rights situation within Afghanistan. The findings highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by women in the country, noting that they remain subject to severe restrictions imposed by the Taliban government.

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