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Key Takeaways for Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response from the Russia-Ukraine War

Ukraine's fight against Russia offers an important entry point to the discussion of applying CHMR practices to large-scale combat operations.
A pile of cluster munitions are seen in front of a chain-link fence.

Lithuania Leaving Cluster Munition Ban Undermines Agreement, Threatens Crucial Norms

All Parties to the Convention need to publicly and vocally reaffirm the value and importance of this instrument.
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Missed Opportunities in House FY24 NDAA for Human Rights Progress in U.S. Security Assistance

The House of Representatives' FY24 NDAA missed the mark in strengthening arms transfer law, which is currently opaque and outdated.
A unexploded DPICM submunition is shown in a dirt field.

U.S. Cluster Munition Transfer to Ukraine Ignores History of Civilian Harm

Rather than revert to the era when the U.S. last used cluster munitions, the U.S. and Ukraine, as well as Russia, should cease transfer and use of cluster munitions to protect…
A pile of cluster munitions are seen in front of a chain-link fence.

Why President Biden Should Not Transfer Prohibited Cluster Bombs to Ukraine

Providing cluster munitions to Ukraine would be escalatory, counterproductive, and only further increase the dangers to civilians caught in combat zones and those who will, someday,…
The Cluster Munitions Treaty is adopted in Dublin, Ireland. A panel of individuals sits with a sign that reads "Cluster Munitions Dublin Diplomatic Conference" behind them.

Cluster Munition Convention Offers Roadmap for New Autonomous Weapons Treaty

Proponents of an autonomous weapons systems treaty should look to the Convention on Cluster Munitions' success for guidance and motivation.
Costa Rican Ambassador to the UN Martiza Chan and Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Christian Guillermet-Fernandez stand on stage with a black background holding copies of the Belén Communiqué.

Latin America and Caribbean Nations Rally Against Autonomous Weapons Systems

After a decade of debate, it is urgent for States to start drafting new legally binding rules to prevent the automation of killing.

U.S. Policy on Cluster Munitions and Russia’s War in Ukraine

A deep dive by former senior NSC official on U.S. cluster munitions policy and avenues for condemning Russia's use of cluster munitions in Ukraine.

Використання Росією касетних боєприпасів та іншої вибухової зброї свідчить про необхідність посилення захисту цивільного населення

"Російські війська в значній мірі покладаються на два види зброї, які відомі своєю неприйнятною…

Russia’s Use of Cluster Munitions and Other Explosive Weapons Shows Need for Stronger Civilian Protections

"Russian forces have relied heavily on two types of weapons that are notorious for the unacceptable and often unlawful harm they inflict on civilians."
Graffiti showing a US drone is depicted on a wall to protest against US drone strikes on September 19, 2018 in Sana'a, Yemen.

State Dept. Inspector General Report: A Troubling Message on Arms Sales

"A stunning revelation given the repeated, severe cases of civilian casualties resulting from Saudi-led Coalition operations over the past several years."
A Colombian Army bomb disposal expert gets ready to start the controlled detonation of Chilean-made CB-250K cluster bombs May 7, 2009 at the Marandua military base, Vichada department, Colombia.

Treaty Banning Cluster Munitions Turns 10, but Without the US

This November, Switzerland will convene the milestone Second Review Conference for the Convention on Cluster Munitions in Lausanne, but the U.S. is likely to be absent, as usual.
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