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Overstating the case: an analysis of the utility of depleted uranium in kinetic energy penetrators
A discussion paper analysing claims by the users of depleted uranium munitions that their military effectiveness overules considerations of their health and environmental impact under international law. -
Vacancy: Paid Internship
ICBUW is seeking an energetic and committed intern to help support two strands of our research and advocacy work for six months. -
Swedish campaigners focus on new UN resolution on depleted uranium
Campaigners and parliamentarians in Sweden will be urging their government to move from an abstention on this October’s UN First Committee vote. -
Toxic Remnants of War Project Launched
A research project seeking to assess the health and environmental impact of toxic substances released during military activities has been launched by the International Coalition to Ban Uranium Weapons (ICBUW) and IKV Pax Christi. -
Iraq congenital birth defect survey to begin in April
The World Health Organisation and the Iraqi Ministry of Health are set to begin work on a pilot assessment of congenital birth defects in six Iraqi governorates.
Affected Countries
Updates on depleted uranium use and affects in Libya, Iraq and the Balkans
ICBUW: new discussion paper on capacity, precaution and transparency
The International Coalition to Ban Uranium Weapons (ICBUW) has published a new discussion paper on uranium weapons that the Coalition hopes will help inform discussions on issues relating to their post-conflict management at the UN this autumn.10 August 2010
Dutch Parliamentarians call for transparency over possible depleted uranium use in Libya
The Dutch Labour and Socialist Parties have demanded transparency from the Dutch government over the possible use by the US of depleted uranium weapons in Operation ‘Unified Protector’.6 April 2011
LIBYA: campaigners seek assurances that DU has not, and will not, be used
As military intervention in Libya became likely, ICBUW and CADU prepared to monitor the situation for the use of DU munitions.9 April 2011
US claims no depleted uranium used in second Fallujah siege
Following a lengthy Freedom of Information process, the US has claimed that no depleted uranium weapons were used in the Iraqi city of Fallujah during Operation Phantom Fury in November and December 2004. However, it has also revealed that no records were kept on the use of the weapons in Fallujah prior to July 2004.18 April 2011 - ICBUW
UK: allies free to use depleted uranium in Libya if they wish
UK Defence Minister Dr Liam Fox says UK use of DU in Libya unlikely but says that allies are free to use it if they wish to.15 April 2011 - ICBUW
US denies depleted uranium use in Libya, but refuses to rule out future use
Air Force Spokeswoman claims that A-10s were not loaded with DU ammunition, but does not rule out future use in the conflict.4 April 2011
British MP questions Prime Minister's apparent policy change on depleted uranium weapons during Libya debate
Following concerns that US aircraft may be firing depleted uranium ammunition in Libya, UK Labour MP John McDonnell has today written to the Prime Minister, after an apparent change of government policy on the weapons made on the floor of the House of Commons.31 March 2011 - ICBUW
Concern grows over possible use of depleted uranium in Libya
The likelihood of DU use in Libya has now increased following the deployment and use of A-10 and Harrier AV-8B aircraft. ICBUW calls for pressure to be brought on the US to clarify the situation, and to put DU ammunition beyond use.
UK campaigners issue joint statement on use of depleted uranium in Libya
The UK Uranium Weapons Network and the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament today issued a joint statement of concern over the possible use of depleted uranium in Libya.31 March 2011 - ICBUW
Statement on the potential use of depleted uranium in Libya
At the time of writing there is no definitive evidence that depleted uranium munitions have been used in joint US, UK, French and Italian attacks on Libya. However there is potential for them to be used and ICBUW reminds belligerents of their obligations under IHL.21 March 2011 - ICBUW
