KUNDUZ CITY - A civil society organisation on Saturday expressed concern more than 500 civilian deaths and injuries to more than 1,200 people during clashes in northern Kunduz province this solar year.
Enayatullah Khaleq, a civil society activist, asked the warring parties to respect humanitarian laws and refrain from killing civilians during their clashes.
He said the current year saw more than 500 people losing their lives to violence in Kunduz City, the provincial capital, alone.
Another activist Leda Sherzad said the security situation of Kunduz had not improved and militants continued their attacks on the outskirts of the city.
She said the number of people killed and wounded was shocking amid visits by high ranking officials who pledged improved security.  (Pajhwok)