ICBUW Newsletter Archive
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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)
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
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
No Future for DU: UNGA briefing paper
Joint briefing paper by ICBUW and PAX entitled „No Future for DU“ regarding the discussion at the UN General Assembly. Read more … No Future for DU: UNGA briefing paper
Uranium Ammunition: Radiant projectiles
The first brochure in the new IPPNW „Nuclear Chain“ series looks at the health consequences of using uranium munitions.28 pages, 4-color, format: DIN A6. Read more … Uranium Ammunition: Radiant projectiles
Malignant Effects: depleted uranium as a carcinogen and genotoxin
The purpose of this report is to introduce the reader to the growing weight of evidence relating to how DU can damage DNA, interfere with cellular processes and contribute to the development of cancer. Read more … Malignant Effects: depleted uranium as a carcinogen and genotoxin
Interview: Ban uranium munitions
Prof. Dr. Manfred Mohr, international lawyer and chairperson of the International Coalition to ban Uranium Weapons (ICBUW) talking to weltnetz.tv. Read more … Interview: Ban uranium munitions
Deadly Dust
The documentary by Frieder Wagner tells of a war crime: the use of uranium munitions in Iraq, in the Bosnian war and in Kosovo. This „wonder weapon“ of the Allies cuts through enemy tanks like a knife through butter. The highly toxic radioactive uranium burns to tiny nanoparticles. Read more … Deadly Dust
ICBUW – A question of responsibility
While this report deals with the legacy of war and the consequences of some of the weapons used, it does not seek to take a position on the conflicts in the former Yugoslavia. In highlighting the effects caused by some of the methods used in the conflicts by one party or another, some may interpret us as taking sides. Read more … ICBUW – A question of responsibility
ICBUW – A question of responsibility | https://www.icbuw.eu/icbuw-a-question-of-responsibility/ | 07. April 2010