Statement – 40 years after Chernobyl – No to nuclear power, No to nuclear weapons, No to depleted uranium weapons
On the 26th of April 2026 we commemorate the victims of the nuclear disaster in Chernobyl. Standing as one of the greatest manmade tragedies of the latter half of the 20th century, for many, it will be commemorated as a historical tragedy. In conjunction with others, ICBUW will be organising a film event on the […]
Are U.S. warplanes firing depleted uranium at Iranian targets?
April 10, 2026 note: Regardless of the status of the war or ceasefire announced on April 8, President Trump has said U.S. force level will remain unchanged in the region for now. The United States has acknowledged that A-10 Thunderbolt aircraft have flown into battle in the current war against Iran. The A-10s have reportedly […]
My Story – One Year Later: New Evidence and an Ongoing Fight for Recognition
When my personal story was first published on the ICBUW website under the title “My Story – From Heart Attacks to the Fight for Truth”, I described how a series of serious health problems began years after my deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan as a Romanian non-commissioned officer. At that time, the central question remained unanswered: what […]
„Sustainable“ Investments Financing Depleted Uranium Weapons in Ukraine
On November 26, 2025, the European Parliament approved a Commission proposal that fundamentally redefined which weapons are considered unacceptable for sustainable investment. The change replaced the term „controversial weapons“ with „prohibited weapons,“ limiting the scope to just four categories: anti-personnel mines, cluster munitions, chemical weapons, and biological weapons. Nuclear weapons are not included. Depleted uranium […]
Environment and War in Contradiction – Information Evening at KU Leuven
On 3 November 2025, the Leuven Peace Movement and KU Leuven will host an event on the devastating environmental and health consequences of war and military activities. The evening brings together international experts to address topics such as toxic contamination, the military’s role in the climate crisis, legal protection of the environment during conflict, and […]
Fallujah: A Toxic Legacy of War
The United States initiated a series of military operations in Fallujah beginning in April 2003, culminating in the Second Battle of Fallujah on December 23, 2004. According to Iraqi NGOs and medical workers, an estimated 4,000 to 6,000 lives were lost during this period. The compensation commissioner of Fallujah reported that 36,000 of the city’s […]
International Uranium Film Festival | ICBUW Workshop: “Banning uranium weapons – Helping victims”
On 9 October at 14:00 CET, at Marienstr. 19/20, 10117 Berlin, ICBUW will host our workshop on „Banning uranium weapons – Helping victims“. The Zoom link to access the workshop online is here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83804993070 The workshop takes place as part of the International Uranium Film Festival, which is coming back to Berlin for the 10th […]
„My Story: From Heart Attacks to the Fight for Truth“ – Dragoș Nicolae Ghiță
My name is Dragoș Nicolae Ghiță. I am a retired Romanian non-commissioned officer (NCO), formerly serving in the Romanian Armed Forces. What follows is not just a personal story of illness, but a testimony of resistance, truth-seeking, and the struggle against institutional denial. The First Alarm: A Heart Attack While Still in Uniform […]
Landmark Court Ruling in Pančevo: Republic of Serbia Found Liable for Failing to Protect Former Soldier from Depleted Uranium Exposure
In a recent and most amazing judgment on 24 March 24 2025, the Basic Court in Pančevo, Serbia, ruled in favor of Karišik Zoran, a former soldier who developed lung cancer after alleged exposure to depleted uranium (DU) during the 1999 NATO bombing of the former Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FR Yugoslavia). Zoran was represented […]
Legality of Depleted Uranium Weapons – Fact Sheet
Key Takeaway The use of depleted uranium (DU) weapons is illegal under international law, and a full ban is necessary. While no explicit international treaties prohibit DU weapons, they violate principles of International Humanitarian Law (IHL), Environmental Protection Law, and Human Rights Law. Legal Considerations International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Indiscriminate Effects: DU weapons violate […]
Legality of Depleted Uranium Weapons – Fact Sheet | https://www.icbuw.eu/law-and-depleted-uranium-munitions/ | 12. Mai 2025
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