UN CONDEMNS TALIBAN ATTACK ON AFGHAN OFFICIALS, RENEWS CALL FOR CIVILIAN PROTECTION

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UN CONDEMNS TALIBAN ATTACK ON AFGHAN OFFICIALS, RENEWS CALL FOR
CIVILIAN PROTECTION
New York, Apr 4 2013 11:00AM
The top United Nations official in Afghanistan today strongly
condemned a deadly attack by the Taliban against Government officials
in the south-western province of Farah, and reiterated the need for
all parties involved in the conflict to protect civilians.

"The United Nations again calls on the Taliban to follow through on
their previous public commitments to protect civilians," said the
Secretary-General's Special Representative for Afghanistan, Ján Kubiš.

At least 41 people were killed in the 3 April attack, the majority of
them Government officials, including two judges and six prosecutors.
More than 100 other people were injured. The attack is the deadliest
against Afghan civilians since December 2011.

The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), which Mr. Kubiš
heads, <"http://unama.unmissions.org/Default.aspx?tabid=12254&ctl=Details&mid=15756&ItemID=36675&language=en-US">expressed
"its deepest condolences to the victims of the attack and their
families," and wished a speedy recovery to those injured.

The attack on the government compound was reportedly aimed at freeing
15 Taliban prisoners who were being transferred to the courthouse for
trial.

The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack, stating they
intended to target civilian workers in the courts and prosecutors'
offices.

Mr. Kubiš pointed out that the Taliban had previously committed to
protecting civilians, and that what constitutes a "civilian requiring
protection" is defined by international law and not a matter of
controversy.

"International humanitarian law defines civilians as all those who do
not take a direct part in hostilities and who are not combatants –
such as civilian Government employees," UNAMA noted in its statement.
"Attacks against civilians are prohibited at all times and may amount
to war crimes."

"With the onset of the spring fighting season, UNAMA again highlights
the obligations of parties to take all necessary measures to protect
civilians," the Mission stated.

As part of its UN Security Council mandate, UNAMA works with
Government and civil society actors to increase protections for
civilians. Senior officials, including Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon,
have expressed concern about civilians increasingly bearing the brunt
of the conflict in Afghanistan.
Apr 4 2013 11:00AM
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