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Afghan casualties 'deeply concerning'

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The US-led Nato command in Afghanistan has confirmed new tactics and orders to reduce civilian casualties.

The number of Afghan civilians killed in the conflict so far this year rose 24% compared with the same period last year, the UN says.

More than 1,000 people were killed in the first six months of 2009, according to a UN report.

Lyse Doucet asked Nato's new American commander, General Stanley McChrystal, about the rising number of casualties.

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