Why Africa should act now on explosive weapons in populated areas: Malawi’s case for action

ICRC Humanitarian Law and Policy Blog by ICRC Humanitarian Law & Policy Blog

May 28, 202600:13:45News & Politics

Across contemporary armed conflicts, the use of explosive weapons in populated areas (EWIPA) has emerged as one of the gravest threats to civilians. Urban centres are increasingly sites of hostilities, where the use of e...

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