Civilians continue to bear the brunt of wars and conflicts. What is euphemist...

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Civilians continue to bear the brunt of wars and conflicts. What is euphemistically called “collateral damage” results in civilian deaths, injury and displacement. Women and children become the primary victims of violence and brutalization during conflicts.

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