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US claims no depleted uranium used in second Fallujah siege
Following a lengthy Freedom of Information process, the US has claimed that no depleted uranium weapons were used in the Iraqi city of Fallujah during Operation Phantom Fury in November and December 2004. However, it has also revealed that no records were kept on the use of the weapons in Fallujah prior to July 2004.18 April 2011 - ICBUW
UK: allies free to use depleted uranium in Libya if they wish
UK Defence Minister Dr Liam Fox says UK use of DU in Libya unlikely but says that allies are free to use it if they wish to.15 April 2011 - ICBUW
ICBUW's view on depleted uranium in cruise missiles and Tomahawks
Claims that DU is used in missiles still appear to lack foundation.12 April 2011
Dutch Parliamentarians call for transparency over possible depleted uranium use in Libya
The Dutch Labour and Socialist Parties have demanded transparency from the Dutch government over the possible use by the US of depleted uranium weapons in Operation ‘Unified Protector’.6 April 2011 - Wim Zwijnenburg
US denies depleted uranium use in Libya, but refuses to rule out future use
Air Force Spokeswoman claims that A-10s were not loaded with DU ammunition, but does not rule out future use in the conflict.4 April 2011
「東日本大震災、津波そして福島第一原発事故に際してーICBUWから日本の皆さんへのメッセージ」2011年3月27日, マンチェスター
いくつかの大陸から、英国のマンチェスターに集った「ウラン兵器禁止を求める国際連合（ICBUW）」運営のメンバーは、地震、津波、そして人災である「核の危機」（福島第一原発事故）という、「三重の災難」にみまわれている日本の人々に、心からお見舞い申し上げます。4 April 2011 - ICBUW
Belgian Defence Minister won't question US on depleted uranium use in Libya
A Belgian Green party MP has quizzed the Belgian Defence Minister on whether Belgium - the first country in the world to ban depleted uranium weapons - will question the US over its possible use of depleted uranium in Libya. The short answer: no.1 April 2011 - ICBUW
British MP questions Prime Minister's apparent policy change on depleted uranium weapons during Libya debate
Following concerns that US aircraft may be firing depleted uranium ammunition in Libya, UK Labour MP John McDonnell has today written to the Prime Minister, after an apparent change of government policy on the weapons made on the floor of the House of Commons.31 March 2011 - ICBUW
UK campaigners issue joint statement on use of depleted uranium in Libya
The UK Uranium Weapons Network and the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament today issued a joint statement of concern over the possible use of depleted uranium in Libya.31 March 2011 - ICBUW
Concern grows over possible use of depleted uranium in Libya
The likelihood of DU use in Libya has now increased following the deployment and use of A-10 and Harrier AV-8B aircraft. ICBUW calls for pressure to be brought on the US to clarify the situation, and to put DU ammunition beyond use.30 March 2011