Afghanistan is spinning out of control, In last month alone, over 1,000 people have been killed, Perpetrators must be held accountable: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres

 Afghanistan is spinning out of control. In last month alone, over 1,000 people have been killed or injured from indiscriminate attacks against civilians, notably in Helmund. Kandahar and Herat provinces Fighting between the Taliban & Afghan security forces is causing tremendous harm. At least 241,000 people have been forced to flee from their homes and humanitarian needs are growing by the hour. The conflict is taking a bigger toll on women and children. I call on all parties to take heed of conflict's devastating impact on civilians. They must do more to protect civilians. Directing attacks against civilians is serious violation of int'l & humanitarian law & amounts to a war crime. Perpetrators must be held accountable: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres