Mary Robinson hits out at air strikes

The United Nations Human Rights Commissioner Mary Robinson is leading calls for a halt in the air strikes on Afghanistan.

The United Nations Human Rights Commissioner Mary Robinson is leading calls for a halt in the air strikes on Afghanistan.

The former Irish president says it's very important that there be no civilian deaths and if there must be military attacks, then let them be confined to targets that don't put civilians at risk.

Mrs Robinson is also stressing that food supplies and shelter must be found for the frightened people of Afghanistan before the harsh winter sets in.

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