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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.
CADU News 16 - Winter 2003/2004
British Government Says No Central Register of DU in Iraq Kept
Parliamentary answer shows that no records kept to show where DU has been found by UK troops15 December 2003US Government and Military Trying to Wriggle Out of DU Cleanup at National Sites
Army claims that Jefferson Proving Ground 'too dangerous' for decontamination15 December 2003Japanese Government Doesn't Even Know If It Is Risking its Troops to DU Exposure
In answer to parliamentary question, Government claims not to know if DU has been used in Iraq15 December 2003Cleanup of DU in Serbia Gets Under Way
Serbian decontamination of a single site costs 15 million dinars15 December 2003ATSDR Study Finds DU Site Could Have Caused Lung Cancer and Kidney Disease
Despite conclusion of a possible link, residents claim that study omits data15 December 2003World Uranium Weapons Conference
Held in Hamburg, Germany - links to images and documents15 December 2003Australia To Buy US DU Tank
Order for 60 Abrams tanks gives Australia interoperability with the US15 December 200328 Anti-DU Protestors Found Not Guilty
Jury find that citizens weapons inspectors were upholding international law when trespassing at Alliant TechSystems HQ15 December 2003Korean Island Bombed with DU
Devastating effects privatized bombing range on local area15 December 2003British Soldiers Contaminated with DU
Sunday Mirror reports five soldiers have tested positive following friendly fire incidents15 December 2003Campaign to Force Labelling of DU Munitions in Transportation
Campaigners fight exemption which allows shipment of DU ammunition without 'Radioactive' labelling on shipments15 December 2003US Navy Knew Risks of DU in 1984
Freedom of information request shows special precautions recommended for those in contact with DU munitions15 December 2003
