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Statement on Israel’s attack on Gaza
ICBUW is deeply concerned over the ongoing humanitarian crisis triggered by Israel’s attack on Gaza and calls for an immediate ceasefire to protect civilians caught up by the conflict. ICBUW condemns the overwhelming use of force in a crowded civilian environment and calls for detailed independent investigations into the types of weaponry employed by Israel during the conflict.5 January 2009 - ICBUW -
Latin American Conference on Uranium Weapons: San José, 4th-6th March 2009
In March 2009, San José, Costa Rica, will be the location of the annual International Coalition to Ban Uranium Weapons (ICBUW) conference.17 December 2008 - ICBUW -
Jailed Iraqi doctor radicalised by DU
A UK-born Iraqi doctor jailed for his part in car bomb attacks in Glasgow and London told how rising leukaemia rates and a lack of medicines radicalised him.16 December 2008 - ICBUW -
Gulf War Illness report shows cancers ignored by US government scientists
A US Congressional report on Gulf War illness has accused US Government scientists of ignoring key data on the impact of depleted uranium on veterans' health.12 December 2008 - Dave Cullen -
ICBUW Urgent Financial Appeal
ICBUW has issued an urgent appeal for additional funds to support its international campaigning, read on to find out how you can donate.6 November 2008 - ICBUW -
141 states support second uranium weapons resolution in UN General Assembly vote
The United Nations General Assembly has passed, by a huge majority, a resolution requesting its agencies to update their positions on the health and environmental effects of uranium weapons.2 December 2008 - ICBUW -
Update on DU ban activities in New Zealand
ICBUW member the Depleted Uranium Education Team (DUET) have had a busy few months organising a petition campaign and hearing in the New Zealand parliament. Reverend Rob Ritchie looks back on their activities.2 December 2008 - ICBUW -
UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office issue statement on DU and UN resolution in response to CADU email and letter campaign
The Conventional Arms Control Support Officer for the Security Policy Group of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office's International Security Directorate asked ICBUW to post the following statement from the UK Government on our website in order to: "give visitors the opportunity to understand the UK's position on Depleted Uranium Munitions."26 November 2008 - ICBUW -
EU/NATO members still abstaining at the UN - Denmark, Greece, Portugal, Spain and Sweden.
Members of the influential EU/NATO bloc at the United Nations are still abstaining on a key resolution highlighting health concerns over the use of uranium weapons. If you are Danish, Greek, Portuguese, Spanish or Swedish then we need your help!21 November 2008 - ICBUW
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Telephone: +44 (0)161 273 8293 / 8283 - Fax: +44 (0)161 273 8293
email: info@bandepleteduranium.org