Afghanistan civilian casualties up sharply this year, U.N. says: Ordinary Afghans say fear is a constant companion. “No one cares about civilians in this country,” said Zulmai Badri, 55, an unemployed Kabul resident wearing a white shalwar kameez (the traditional outfit of tunic and loose pants) and a short beard. “The high-ranking officials keep their families in Europe and don’t care about our fate.” - latimes