In 2008, there were over 2,100 civilians casualties across Afghanistan. US airstrikes accounted for 552 deaths, up more than 70% compared to the year before. Militants were responsible for more than half the overall total. The bitter truth is that most of these incidents could be avoided.
In Focus Question
Published February 22, 2010
Pulitzer Center Staff
This week, the Pulitzer Center is presenting five panels entitled "Afghanistan: The Human Factor" that will focus on the ramifications of human casualties in Afghanistan.
To coincide, the Pulitzer Center will spotlight important news and issues in the series In Focus: Afganistan. We would like to hear your feedback on these issues as much as possible.
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What role should foreign intervention, military and otherwise, play in state building?
On Febraury 9, Pulitzer Center journalist, Jason Motlagh visited Stanford University to speak with students about working as a foreign correspondent in today's media environment.
Jason Motlagh recounts how he first teamed up with the Pulitzer Center, which kick-started his career as an independent journalist reporting in war zones in India and Afghanistan.
Gateways
