U.N. : Many hundreds of civilian deaths . • U.S. and NATO forces have killed at least 10,000 civilians in Afghanistan since 2001, according to the United Nations. Pro-Tamil group accuses government of using heavy weapons on civilian areas . Hundreds of civilians died during weekend fighting between Sri Lankan government forces and Tamil rebel fighters , the United Nations reported Monday . Sri Lankan government denies claims , accuses the Tamils of propaganda ploys .
U.N. : Many hundreds of civilian deaths . • U.S. and NATO forces have killed at least 10,000 civilians in Afghanistan since 2001, according to the United Nations. Pro-Tamil group accuses government of using heavy weapons on civilian areas . Sri Lankan government denies claims , accuses the Tamils of propaganda ploys .