Afghanistan: Weekly Humanitarian Update (12 - 18 April 2021)
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South: Fighting continued with civilian displacement
During the reporting period, fighting between Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) and a non-state armed group (NSAG) continued with reported improvised explosive device (IED) detonations in Kandahar, Hilmand, Uruzgan and Zabul provinces.
In Kandahar province, the security situation was calm compared to last week but sporadic armed clashes were reported. IED clearance started in Arghandab district and 1,919 devices were defused in Bobar, Tabin, Barat Qalacha and Nagahan villages. Despite ongoing IED clearing operations, four civilians were injured by detonations in three different incidents during the reporting period. The threat of IEDs resulted in the temporary closure of three health facilities in Arghandab district.
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