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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 29 - Autumn 2008
Co-op to ban involvement with DU
The cooperative bank asks its customers to vote on whether to include a ban on working with DU manufacturers in is ethical policy30 October 2008All that Glitters is Not Gold
Unwitting uranium tourists taken to hospital after buying shiny metal in Kyrgyzstan flea market30 October 2008Capenhurst – where ‘enrichment’ means a toxic cost for future generations
We profile the UK's enrichment plant, and the plans to store radioactive waste there at least 150 years30 October 2008
