Human Rights Watch

Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas: Questions and Answers

The use of explosive weapons in populated areas causes immense civilian suffering during and after armed conflicts. The Political Declaration on the Protection of Civilians from the Use of Explosive ...
Human Rights Watch

Explosive Weapons’ Effects in Armed Conflict and Measures to Strengthen Protection

The bombing and shelling of populated cities, towns, and villages produces horrific humanitarian consequences. In recent armed conflicts—in Gaza, Myanmar, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, Yemen, and ...