Election fury cited in Afghan death toll
August deadliest of '09 for civilians
Posted: September 27, 2009 at 6:35 a.m.
Rising violence ahead of Afghanistan's disputed presidential election made August the deadliest month of the year for civilians, the United Nations said, warning in a new report that attacks could spike again when the final vote results are announced.
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