ICBUW fears use of DU and devastating environmental destruction in war in Ukraine
The world is still in shock about what is happening in Ukraine right now. In addition to the people, the environment is also at the mercy of unimaginable horror. Read our DU-related commentary on the Russian invasion in Ukraine. Read more … ICBUW fears use of DU and devastating environmental destruction in war in Ukraine
Dr. Jawad Al Ali has passed away at the age of 77 – a great loss for ICBUW
Dr. Jawad Al Ali has passed away at the age of 77 – a great loss for ICBUW. Dr. Al Ali worked as an oncologist in Basra – one of the hotspots of the war in Iraq and of DU contamination. Read more … Dr. Jawad Al Ali has passed away at the age of 77 – a great loss for ICBUW
IPB World Peace Congress Barcelona – an amazing source of inspiration for the work of ICBUW
The Congress which took place at the wonderful city of Barcelona October 15-17, was attended by an ICBUW delegation – learn more about the event. Read more … IPB World Peace Congress Barcelona – an amazing source of inspiration for the work of ICBUW
Recent publications and campaigns
ICBUW recently joined the COP26 Call for Action and published an article in First Committee Briefing Book 2021. Learn more about it in our article. Read more … Recent publications and campaigns
IPB World Peace Congress 2021: ICBUW Event
This year, ICBUW is participating in the IPB World Peace Congress in Barcelona. We kindly invite you to join us – whether in person or online – for the ICBUW Workshop “Victim assistance and environmental remediation: The cases of nuclear and of uranium Weapons” Read more … IPB World Peace Congress 2021: ICBUW Event
Article denying DU and Gulf War Illness link – first comment(s)
A study recently published by Robert Haley and Randall Parrish concludes that depleted uranium from exploding munitions did not lead to Gulf War illness (GWI) in veterans deployed in the 1991 Gulf War. We have asked ICBUW-affiliated DU experts for their comments. Read more … Article denying DU and Gulf War Illness link – first comment(s)
DU case in Serbia: Srdan Aleksic’s team files lawsuit against NATO in Belgrade court
For years the Serbian lawyer Dr. Srđan Aleksić – supported by an international team of lawyers, journalists and scientists – is fighting for the victims of the NATO bombing of ex-Yugoslavia with DU ammunition. A few weeks ago (20.1.21) his law firm filed a lawsuit against NATO in the Higher Court in Belgrade on behalf of Serbian citizens who have contracted cancer after the DU bombing. Read more … DU case in Serbia: Srdan Aleksic’s team files lawsuit against NATO in Belgrade court
UN General Assembly votes on uranium weapons with a large majority in favour of the resolution
On 7.12.20, the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution A/RES/75/42 on „Effects of the use of armaments and ammunitions containing depleted uranium“. Read more … UN General Assembly votes on uranium weapons with a large majority in favour of the resolution
K2 – Home of contamination
A group of lawmakers in the US has released a compilation of recently declassified Department of Defense documents which indicated that US forces stationed on a Central Asian military base were likely to be exposed to various dangerous substances – including DU. Read more … K2 – Home of contamination
ICBUW special event as part of the IUFF
On Sunday, October 18th, 2020, ICBUW special event took place with the topic of the day of the IUFF – DU weapons Read more … ICBUW special event as part of the IUFF
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