Prevent Civilian Harm from Explosive Weapons
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A fireman stands in the ruins of a building destroyed by a Russian cruise missile, which also injured several civilians, in Kharkiv, Ukraine, July 9, 2022.
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A new international Declaration on the Protection of Civilians from the Use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas opens for countries to endorse in Dublin on November 18.
The use of explosive weapons in populated areas, which cause foreseeable direct and indirect harm, is one of the greatest threats to civilians in contemporary armed conflict.
All countries should endorse the commitment aimed at protecting civilians from the bombing and shelling of cities and towns during wartime and interpret it …read more
Source:: Human Rights Watch
