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Japanese Prime Minister: No confirmations regarding damage caused by the North Korean missile

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Civilian casualties from explosive weapons hit record high in more than a decade

Prepared By: Al Mayadeen English
Executed By: Al Mayadeen English
17 Jan 2025 01:07

Civilian casualties from bombing or other explosive violence have reached a record high in 2024, with 61,353 civilians killed or injured; a 67% increase from 2023, according to Action on Armed Violence (AOAV). Israeli wars accounted for 55% of these casualties (33,910), followed by the war in Ukraine at 19% (11,693). Gaza was the hardest-hit region, comprising 39% of all casualties, with over 23,600 deaths reported. The report highlighted that AOAV's findings undercount the true toll, as it based its study on English-language reports only.