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Overstating the case: an analysis of the utility of depleted uranium in kinetic energy penetrators
A discussion paper analysing claims by the users of depleted uranium munitions that their military effectiveness overules considerations of their health and environmental impact under international law.9 May 2012 - ICBUWVacancy: Paid Internship
ICBUW is seeking an energetic and committed intern to help support two strands of our research and advocacy work for six months.30 April 2012 - ICBUW
Swedish campaigners focus on new UN resolution on depleted uranium
Campaigners and parliamentarians in Sweden will be urging their government to move from an abstention on this October’s UN First Committee vote.18 April 2012 - ICBUW
Toxic Remnants of War Project Launched
A research project seeking to assess the health and environmental impact of toxic substances released during military activities has been launched by the International Coalition to Ban Uranium Weapons (ICBUW) and IKV Pax Christi.11 April 2012 - ICBUW
Iraq congenital birth defect survey to begin in April
The World Health Organisation and the Iraqi Ministry of Health are set to begin work on a pilot assessment of congenital birth defects in six Iraqi governorates.29 March 2012 - ICBUW
UK campaigners call on MoD to publicly release depleted uranium legal review
Following the revelation that the Ministry of Defence had been misleading MPs and campaigners over the legal status of the UK's CHARM3 DU munitions, the UK Uranium Weapons Network has formally requested that the new review be made public.27 February 2012 - ICBUWA Review of Depleted Uranium Biological Effects: In Vivo Studies
Presentation by Dr Alexandra Miller of the US Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute (AFRRI) compiling the in vivo research by AFRRI and others into the biological effects of depleted uranium exposure.24 February 2012 - ICBUWA Review of Depleted Uranium Biological Effects: In Vitro Studies
Presentation by Dr Alexandra Miller of the US Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute (AFRRI) compiling the in vitro research by AFRRI and others into the biological effects of depleted uranium exposure.24 February 2012 - ICBUW
Critique of the European Commission's SCHER risk assessment on depleted uranium
SCHER was mandated to produce its Opinion following 2008’s landslide EP resolution on DU weapons, which called for an EU moratorium. SCHER was specifically requested by the Commission to consider the wealth of new data on DU’s genotoxicity and its implications for human health.23 February 2012 - ICBUW
Pressure grows for increased transparency over France’s depleted uranium testing range
In response to local concerns over the environmental and health impact of depleted uranium testing at Bourges, France, the General Council of the Department of Cher has passed a resolution calling for greater transparency and a moratorium on testing.17 February 2012 - ICBUW
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