2019 – EUROMIL renewed its position on depleted uranium (DU)
Euromil* is keeping the tradition alive to speak out clearly against the use of DU weapons. During the 120th Presidium Meeting in Brussels on 26 October 2019 Euromil approved the renewed the Position on Depleted Uranium (DU) Read more … 2019 – EUROMIL renewed its position on depleted uranium (DU)
Depleted uranium (DU) and Russian ammunition
According to an article of TASS news agency (based on a statement of the Russian Ministry of Defense), Russian T-80BV tanks are now to be equipped with DU ammunition. Read more … Depleted uranium (DU) and Russian ammunition
Serbian DU case continues
An international team of lawyers, journalists and scientists continues to fight for justice in the Serbian DU case. Although there is still a long way to go for the affected persons and the lawyers in the Serbian case, a positive development can be observed. Read more … Serbian DU case continues
ICBUW signs joint statement on conflict and the environment for UN #envconflictday 2019
On 6 November 2019, 103 NGOs and experts from around the world (including ICBUW) honoured the United Nations’ International Day for the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict by signing a joint civil society statement urging the international community to act on the synergies between environment, peace, and security. Read more … ICBUW signs joint statement on conflict and the environment for UN #envconflictday 2019
2nd International Symposium „Consequences of the Bombing of the Former Yugoslavia with Depleted Uranium 1999“
The war in Yugoslavia has been over for 20 years, but the consequences are still there – and destruction is not the only one. In this war, as in many others, uranium ammunition was used, mostly in the last days before the end of the conflict, when the defeat of the Serbian army was already clearly visible. Read more … 2nd International Symposium „Consequences of the Bombing of the Former Yugoslavia with Depleted Uranium 1999“
CLIMATE CHANGE and the responsibility of the Military
Everyting is interconnected : armed conflicts – human rights violation – environmental pollution – climate change – social injustice..…. Read more … CLIMATE CHANGE and the responsibility of the Military
Welcome to our new ICBUW website!
We are happy to announce the official start of our new international online portal www.icbuw.eu. This site is now the German and English continuation and summary of the previous ICBUW websites. Read more … Welcome to our new ICBUW website!
Three more studies on DU
The following recent studies address the various effects of DU in the fields of health and environmental damage. The studies illustrate not only acute health risks to humans and the environment but also long-term consequences of contact with DU. Read more … Three more studies on DU
20 years later: Victims of NATO-mission in the Balkans must finally be helped
As part of the (not UN-mandated and thus illegal) NATO operation „Allied Forces“ from March 24 to June 6, 1999, uranium ammunition was used in areas of former Yugoslavia. Especially now, 20 years later, the extent of the damage done shows. Read more … 20 years later: Victims of NATO-mission in the Balkans must finally be helped
Three most recent studies on the issue of DU
Three recent studies are looking at the different effects of DU on cells, DNA and health in general. The main findings vary depending on the focus of each study and include inter alia a biological phenomenon called “the bystander effect”. Read more … Three most recent studies on the issue of DU
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