The United Nations secretary general has again spoken out against the "appalling" toll of civilians killed and hurt as NATO forces battle insurgents in Afghanistan.
Speaking to reporters on Monday, Ban Ki-moon said he remonstrated with North Atlantic Treaty Organization officials during a visit to Afghanistan in June and at a conference in Rome in early July.
Ban said he understands the problem faced by NATO forces. "But I emphasized strongly, publicly and privately, that they should take necessary measures," he said.
According to an Associated Press tally in June, NATO and U.S.-led forces had killed at least 203 civilians since the beginning of the year, while militant attacks killed 178.
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Speaking to reporters on Monday, Ban Ki-moon said he remonstrated with North Atlantic Treaty Organization officials during a visit to Afghanistan in June and at a conference in Rome in early July.
Ban said he understands the problem faced by NATO forces. "But I emphasized strongly, publicly and privately, that they should take necessary measures," he said.
According to an Associated Press tally in June, NATO and U.S.-led forces had killed at least 203 civilians since the beginning of the year, while militant attacks killed 178.
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How do you think civilian casualties can be minimized during this state of war?
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