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Statement on the potential use of depleted uranium in Libya
At the time of writing there is no definitive evidence that depleted uranium munitions have been used in joint US, UK, French and Italian attacks on Libya. However there is potential for them to be used and ICBUW reminds belligerents of their obligations under IHL. The statement is available in English, Italian and French.21 March 2011 - ICBUW
German government responds to Green Party questions on depleted uranium weapons
German government claims that military had no information to suggest depleted uranium use in Afghanistan as they reject calls for an EU moratorium and domestic ban.9 March 2011 - ICBUW
UK Ministry of Defence: depleted uranium is not ‘safe’
Britain’s Defence Minister Dr Liam Fox has acknowledged that the MoD does not consider that depleted uranium weapons are 'safe' but denies that they have any health or environmental impact.4 March 2011 - ICBUW
Belgian MP asks government for clarity over US depleted uranium shipments
Belgian politician and depleted uranium ban advocate Dirk Van der Maelen has written to the Foreign Minister for clarification over possible breaches of Belgium’s uranium weapons ban after Wikileaks revealed that government officials had downplayed the importance of the legislation to US officials.
21 February 2011 - ICBUW
New US bill aims to ensure identification and health testing of veterans
Campaigners have called for support for a new bill that seeks to identify members of the US armed forces who may have been exposed to depleted uranium and which aims to ensure health monitoring for veterans.17 February 2011 - ICBUW
New animated short on DU: When the Dust Settles
ICBUW and IKV Pax Christi have been working on a joint project to create an animated short film on the hazards of depleted uranium and the international campaign against its use and are happy to announce that the English language version has now been completed.3 February 2011 - ICBUW
WIKILEAKS: Belgian government told US that depleted uranium ban did not cover Antwerp shipments
A series of leaked US cables has revealed that Belgium’s government assured the US that the country’s domestic ban would not apply to US shipments through Antwerp following anger at the passage of the law.3 February 2011 - ICBUW
France claims depleted uranium fears unfounded as it seeks alternatives
The French Ministry of Defence has responded to a parliamentary question by seeking to dismiss concerns over the use of depleted uranium – even as it seeks alternative materials.31 January 2011 - ICBUW
Budget cuts and environmental concerns put UK depleted uranium upgrade out of the picture
Military periodical Jane’s International Defence Review has reported that the UK is unlikely to replace or upgrade its depleted uranium ammunition in the foreseeable future.18 January 2011 - ICBUW
Newsletters from ICBUW members
PDF versions of the latest newsletters from the Nordic Network to Ban Uranium Weapons and CADU/UK Uranium Weapons Network are now available.10 January 2011 - ICBUW