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On May 25th, 2022, the UN Security Council will hold its annual open debate on the protection of civilians (POC) in armed conflict. The debate is an important opportunity for UN Member States to reflect on the current state of POC and on actions to ameliorate the devastating toll of today's conflicts on civilians.
The agreement would oblige states to reduce harm to civilians by limiting the use of explosive weapons including airstrikes and mortars
An international agreement under negotiation at the United Nations this week seeks to reduce harm to civilians by curbing the use of heavy explosive weapons in cities, towns and villages. The Ukrainian city of Mariupol is one of the latest examples of a populated area that has been turned to rubble by the relentless use…
Tens of thousands of civilians are killed and wounded every year using explosive weapons in such areas
Geneva meeting aims to reach draft agreement on restricting explosives in wake of shelling in Ukraine