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RAF IMPLICATED IN 16 CIVILIAN DEATHS FROM AIRSTRIKES The US military believes there to be “credible” evidence that RAF airstrikes against the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria have resulted in civilian casualties, reports have suggested. According to the BBC, as many as 16 civilians have been killed, and at least six injured, by RAF air strikes over Iraq and Syria since 2014.LIBERIA | AOAV
Liberia. AOAV began working in Liberia in 2005 with a mandate to recover weapons and ammunition in civilian areas for disposal and to conduct risk education in at-risk communities. This programme quickly developed away from a weapons focus and transitioned to a focus on the people and communities affected by armed violence. CASUALTY RECORDING AND VICTIM ASSISTANCE: WHY IS RECORDINGSEE MORE ONAOAV.ORG.UK
BAHRAIN COAST GUARD
Location: Bahrain. Website: http://www.moic.gov.bh/ Type: Police. The Coast Guard in Bahrain is responsible for monitoring shipments into and out of Bahrain by sea 15 SHOOTINGS THAT CHANGED THE LAW: DUNBLANE, 1996 15 shootings that changed the law: Dunblane, 1996. By AOAV on 17 Apr 2014. Date: 13 March 1996. Location: Dunblane Primary School, Dunblane, Scotland. Number killed: 18 (including perpetrator) Number injured: 17. Perpetrator: Thomas Hamilton, 43. Hamilton was known to Central Scotland Police before the shooting. REPARATIONS: THE PRICE OF GENOCIDE Reparations: the price of genocide. Will reparations ever assuage the pain suffered those at the hands of murderers? It might well depend on how such payments are decided upon. Earlier this month it was reported that the German government is set to pay out 772 million euros ($1 billion) for the care of ageing Holocaust survivors. ACTION ON ARMED VIOLENCE 40% of all civilian casualties from airstrikes in Afghanistan – almost 1,600 – in the last five years were children. 6 May In 2018, 236 minors were killed by airstrikes in Afghanistan. Another 256 were injured, leaving a total of 492 child casualties This was an 85% increase on the year before, resulting in a rate of four child casualties every three days. DEFENCE REVIEW 2021: ACCOUNTABILITY IS THE FIRST VICTIM OF Defence Review 2021: accountability is the first victim of UK Special Forces expansion. Special Forces look set to become even more central to the UK’s military strategy, as the British government announced the creation of a ‘Ranger Regiment’ as part of its biggest defence review since the end of the Cold War, AOAV reports. LONDON: MURDER CAPITAL. A YEAR OF VIOLENT DEATHS EXAMINED London: murder capital. A year of violent deaths examined. By Petya Dimova and Iain Overton on 12 Apr 2021. At the end of December 2019, the Guardian Newspaper was to publish an article stating that the number of homicides in London had hit a 10-year high and there had been a surge in knife and gang-related killings since 2014. AN OPEN LETTER FROM A VETERAN IN RESPONSE TO THE OVERSEAS An open letter from a veteran in response to the Overseas Operations Bill. This letter was written by Mark Goodwin-Hudson, a former British Army Officer and the NATO Civilian Casualty Investigation and Mitigation Team lead in Afghanistan in 2016 in response to the Overseas Operations Bill. The legislation has been promoted by theMinistry of
RAF IMPLICATED IN 16 CIVILIAN DEATHS FROM AIRSTRIKES The US military believes there to be “credible” evidence that RAF airstrikes against the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria have resulted in civilian casualties, reports have suggested. According to the BBC, as many as 16 civilians have been killed, and at least six injured, by RAF air strikes over Iraq and Syria since 2014.LIBERIA | AOAV
Liberia. AOAV began working in Liberia in 2005 with a mandate to recover weapons and ammunition in civilian areas for disposal and to conduct risk education in at-risk communities. This programme quickly developed away from a weapons focus and transitioned to a focus on the people and communities affected by armed violence. CASUALTY RECORDING AND VICTIM ASSISTANCE: WHY IS RECORDINGSEE MORE ONAOAV.ORG.UK
BAHRAIN COAST GUARD
Location: Bahrain. Website: http://www.moic.gov.bh/ Type: Police. The Coast Guard in Bahrain is responsible for monitoring shipments into and out of Bahrain by sea 15 SHOOTINGS THAT CHANGED THE LAW: DUNBLANE, 1996 15 shootings that changed the law: Dunblane, 1996. By AOAV on 17 Apr 2014. Date: 13 March 1996. Location: Dunblane Primary School, Dunblane, Scotland. Number killed: 18 (including perpetrator) Number injured: 17. Perpetrator: Thomas Hamilton, 43. Hamilton was known to Central Scotland Police before the shooting. REPARATIONS: THE PRICE OF GENOCIDE Reparations: the price of genocide. Will reparations ever assuage the pain suffered those at the hands of murderers? It might well depend on how such payments are decided upon. Earlier this month it was reported that the German government is set to pay out 772 million euros ($1 billion) for the care of ageing Holocaust survivors.WHAT IS A GRAD?
An in-depth look at the history, use, and harm of Grads in modernwarfare.
TARGETED SHOOTING OF MINE CLEARERS IN BAGHLAN PROVINCE The targeted shootings of mine clearers by unidentified gunmen in Baghlan province, Afghanistan, on Wednesday 9 June 2021 has left atleast 10
THE EFFECTS OF STRATEGIC BOMBING IN WWII ON GERMAN MORALE Survey Dates: March – July 1945 Date of Publication: May 1947. This report summarises the conclusions of the United States Strategic Bombing Survey in their research into the effects of air raids on the willingness and ability of the German population to support the war effort.. Research was conducted in Western Germany over two months following the end of the war. AN OPEN LETTER FROM A VETERAN IN RESPONSE TO THE OVERSEAS An open letter from a veteran in response to the Overseas Operations Bill. This letter was written by Mark Goodwin-Hudson, a former British Army Officer and the NATO Civilian Casualty Investigation and Mitigation Team lead in Afghanistan in 2016 in response to the Overseas Operations Bill. The legislation has been promoted by theMinistry of
A SHORT HISTORY OF SUICIDE BOMBING The Black Widows Female suicide bombers have also been used in a wide range of conflicts. The University of Chicago recorded 125 attacks involving female suicide bombers between 1981 and 2010 – just over 5% of those they recorded.. Among the most famous group of female suicide bombers are those referred to as the ‘Black Widows’ by theRussian media.
IEDS: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE An AOAV report on the impact of IEDs today, and through history – and what this means for the future. Read the full report here: IEDs: past, present and future. Over the last decade – between October 2010 and the end September 2020, there have been 28,729 incidents of explosive violence, resulting in 357,619 casualties (263,487 civilians) recorded in English language media worldwide. THE USE OF EXPLOSIVE WEAPONS IN POPULATED AREAS The use of explosive weapons in populated areas THE LEGACY OF RWANDA’S GENOCIDE 20 YEARS LATER We cannot forget: the legacy of Rwanda’s genocide 20 years later. Twenty years ago today marked the beginning of a genocide in Rwanda which would ultimately lead to the deaths of over 800,000 people. A further 2 million people were displaced, while 200,000 were raped and left to live with the legacies including unwanted pregnancy, HIV andAIDS.
16 DEADLIEST MASS SHOOTINGS IN EUROPE, 1987 Since 1987, the 16 deadliest mass shootings in Europe left 254 dead. All the perpetrators were men. For more on this please go to www.gunmassacre.org 86% of the victims were shot by a previously law-abiding, licensed gun owner. 92% of the victims were shot with a firearm lawfully owned by a licensed gun owner. Did TOP TEN COMPANIES AWARDED US DOD SMALL ARMS CONTRACTS This report is part of AOAV’s investigation into the DoD’s small arms expenditure during the War on Terror.Our research found many discrepancies between the ACTION ON ARMED VIOLENCE 40% of all civilian casualties from airstrikes in Afghanistan – almost 1,600 – in the last five years were children. 6 May In 2018, 236 minors were killed by airstrikes in Afghanistan. Another 256 were injured, leaving a total of 492 child casualties This was an 85% increase on the year before, resulting in a rate of four child casualties every three days. DEFENCE REVIEW 2021: ACCOUNTABILITY IS THE FIRST VICTIM OF Defence Review 2021: accountability is the first victim of UK Special Forces expansion. Special Forces look set to become even more central to the UK’s military strategy, as the British government announced the creation of a ‘Ranger Regiment’ as part of its biggest defence review since the end of the Cold War, AOAV reports. LONDON: MURDER CAPITAL. A YEAR OF VIOLENT DEATHS EXAMINED London: murder capital. A year of violent deaths examined. By Petya Dimova and Iain Overton on 12 Apr 2021. At the end of December 2019, the Guardian Newspaper was to publish an article stating that the number of homicides in London had hit a 10-year high and there had been a surge in knife and gang-related killings since 2014. THE EFFECTS OF STRATEGIC BOMBING IN WWII ON GERMAN MORALE Survey Dates: March – July 1945 Date of Publication: May 1947. This report summarises the conclusions of the United States Strategic Bombing Survey in their research into the effects of air raids on the willingness and ability of the German population to support the war effort.. Research was conducted in Western Germany over two months following the end of the war. AN OPEN LETTER FROM A VETERAN IN RESPONSE TO THE OVERSEAS An open letter from a veteran in response to the Overseas Operations Bill. This letter was written by Mark Goodwin-Hudson, a former British Army Officer and the NATO Civilian Casualty Investigation and Mitigation Team lead in Afghanistan in 2016 in response to the Overseas Operations Bill. The legislation has been promoted by theMinistry of
CASUALTY RECORDING AND VICTIM ASSISTANCE: WHY IS RECORDINGSEE MORE ONAOAV.ORG.UK
LIBERIA | AOAV
Liberia. AOAV began working in Liberia in 2005 with a mandate to recover weapons and ammunition in civilian areas for disposal and to conduct risk education in at-risk communities. This programme quickly developed away from a weapons focus and transitioned to a focus on the people and communities affected by armed violence. THE LEGACY OF RWANDA’S GENOCIDE 20 YEARS LATER We cannot forget: the legacy of Rwanda’s genocide 20 years later. Twenty years ago today marked the beginning of a genocide in Rwanda which would ultimately lead to the deaths of over 800,000 people. A further 2 million people were displaced, while 200,000 were raped and left to live with the legacies including unwanted pregnancy, HIV andAIDS.
BAHRAIN COAST GUARD
Location: Bahrain. Website: http://www.moic.gov.bh/ Type: Police. The Coast Guard in Bahrain is responsible for monitoring shipments into and out of Bahrain by sea 15 SHOOTINGS THAT CHANGED THE LAW: DUNBLANE, 1996 15 shootings that changed the law: Dunblane, 1996. By AOAV on 17 Apr 2014. Date: 13 March 1996. Location: Dunblane Primary School, Dunblane, Scotland. Number killed: 18 (including perpetrator) Number injured: 17. Perpetrator: Thomas Hamilton, 43. Hamilton was known to Central Scotland Police before the shooting. ACTION ON ARMED VIOLENCE 40% of all civilian casualties from airstrikes in Afghanistan – almost 1,600 – in the last five years were children. 6 May In 2018, 236 minors were killed by airstrikes in Afghanistan. Another 256 were injured, leaving a total of 492 child casualties This was an 85% increase on the year before, resulting in a rate of four child casualties every three days. DEFENCE REVIEW 2021: ACCOUNTABILITY IS THE FIRST VICTIM OF Defence Review 2021: accountability is the first victim of UK Special Forces expansion. Special Forces look set to become even more central to the UK’s military strategy, as the British government announced the creation of a ‘Ranger Regiment’ as part of its biggest defence review since the end of the Cold War, AOAV reports. LONDON: MURDER CAPITAL. A YEAR OF VIOLENT DEATHS EXAMINED London: murder capital. A year of violent deaths examined. By Petya Dimova and Iain Overton on 12 Apr 2021. At the end of December 2019, the Guardian Newspaper was to publish an article stating that the number of homicides in London had hit a 10-year high and there had been a surge in knife and gang-related killings since 2014. THE EFFECTS OF STRATEGIC BOMBING IN WWII ON GERMAN MORALE Survey Dates: March – July 1945 Date of Publication: May 1947. This report summarises the conclusions of the United States Strategic Bombing Survey in their research into the effects of air raids on the willingness and ability of the German population to support the war effort.. Research was conducted in Western Germany over two months following the end of the war. AN OPEN LETTER FROM A VETERAN IN RESPONSE TO THE OVERSEAS An open letter from a veteran in response to the Overseas Operations Bill. This letter was written by Mark Goodwin-Hudson, a former British Army Officer and the NATO Civilian Casualty Investigation and Mitigation Team lead in Afghanistan in 2016 in response to the Overseas Operations Bill. The legislation has been promoted by theMinistry of
CASUALTY RECORDING AND VICTIM ASSISTANCE: WHY IS RECORDINGSEE MORE ONAOAV.ORG.UK
LIBERIA | AOAV
Liberia. AOAV began working in Liberia in 2005 with a mandate to recover weapons and ammunition in civilian areas for disposal and to conduct risk education in at-risk communities. This programme quickly developed away from a weapons focus and transitioned to a focus on the people and communities affected by armed violence. THE LEGACY OF RWANDA’S GENOCIDE 20 YEARS LATER We cannot forget: the legacy of Rwanda’s genocide 20 years later. Twenty years ago today marked the beginning of a genocide in Rwanda which would ultimately lead to the deaths of over 800,000 people. A further 2 million people were displaced, while 200,000 were raped and left to live with the legacies including unwanted pregnancy, HIV andAIDS.
BAHRAIN COAST GUARD
Location: Bahrain. Website: http://www.moic.gov.bh/ Type: Police. The Coast Guard in Bahrain is responsible for monitoring shipments into and out of Bahrain by sea 15 SHOOTINGS THAT CHANGED THE LAW: DUNBLANE, 1996 15 shootings that changed the law: Dunblane, 1996. By AOAV on 17 Apr 2014. Date: 13 March 1996. Location: Dunblane Primary School, Dunblane, Scotland. Number killed: 18 (including perpetrator) Number injured: 17. Perpetrator: Thomas Hamilton, 43. Hamilton was known to Central Scotland Police before the shooting.WHAT IS A GRAD?
An in-depth look at the history, use, and harm of Grads in modernwarfare.
TARGETED SHOOTING OF MINE CLEARERS IN BAGHLAN PROVINCE The targeted shootings of mine clearers by unidentified gunmen in Baghlan province, Afghanistan, on Wednesday 9 June 2021 has left atleast 10
THE EFFECTS OF STRATEGIC BOMBING IN WWII ON GERMAN MORALE Survey Dates: March – July 1945 Date of Publication: May 1947. This report summarises the conclusions of the United States Strategic Bombing Survey in their research into the effects of air raids on the willingness and ability of the German population to support the war effort.. Research was conducted in Western Germany over two months following the end of the war. EXPLOSIVE VIOLENCE TRENDS AND PATTERNS IN AFGHANISTAN Afghanistan has been the third worst-affected state by explosive violence globally over the past decade. From 2011-2020, AOAV recorded 49,039 deaths and injuries from explosive violence in Afghanistan – of these, 28,356 (58%) were civilians. When explosive violence was used in populated areas, 83% of those killed or injured werecivilians.
A SHORT HISTORY OF SUICIDE BOMBING The Black Widows Female suicide bombers have also been used in a wide range of conflicts. The University of Chicago recorded 125 attacks involving female suicide bombers between 1981 and 2010 – just over 5% of those they recorded.. Among the most famous group of female suicide bombers are those referred to as the ‘Black Widows’ by theRussian media.
IEDS: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE An AOAV report on the impact of IEDs today, and through history – and what this means for the future. Read the full report here: IEDs: past, present and future. Over the last decade – between October 2010 and the end September 2020, there have been 28,729 incidents of explosive violence, resulting in 357,619 casualties (263,487 civilians) recorded in English language media worldwide. THE USE OF EXPLOSIVE WEAPONS IN POPULATED AREAS The use of explosive weapons in populated areas EXPLOSIVE WEAPONS WITH LACK OF ACCURACY: MORTARS (M-1943 The M-1943 is a heavy 120mm mortar. It is 0.66m tall, and weighs a little over 16kg. This weapon has a thick metal case, and only 2.68kg of high explosive TNT. The M-1943 can be fired as far as 5.7km. Its blast range is estimated to be around 28.44 sq m. The classic mortar system in use by many armed forces across the world is notoriously 16 DEADLIEST MASS SHOOTINGS IN EUROPE, 1987 Since 1987, the 16 deadliest mass shootings in Europe left 254 dead. All the perpetrators were men. For more on this please go to www.gunmassacre.org 86% of the victims were shot by a previously law-abiding, licensed gun owner. 92% of the victims were shot with a firearm lawfully owned by a licensed gun owner. Did TOP TEN COMPANIES AWARDED US DOD SMALL ARMS CONTRACTS This report is part of AOAV’s investigation into the DoD’s small arms expenditure during the War on Terror.Our research found many discrepancies between the ACTION ON ARMED VIOLENCE 40% of all civilian casualties from airstrikes in Afghanistan – almost 1,600 – in the last five years were children. 6 May In 2018, 236 minors were killed by airstrikes in Afghanistan. Another 256 were injured, leaving a total of 492 child casualties This was an 85% increase on the year before, resulting in a rate of four child casualties every three days. DEFENCE REVIEW 2021: ACCOUNTABILITY IS THE FIRST VICTIM OF Defence Review 2021: accountability is the first victim of UK Special Forces expansion. Special Forces look set to become even more central to the UK’s military strategy, as the British government announced the creation of a ‘Ranger Regiment’ as part of its biggest defence review since the end of the Cold War, AOAV reports. LONDON: MURDER CAPITAL. A YEAR OF VIOLENT DEATHS EXAMINED London: murder capital. A year of violent deaths examined. By Petya Dimova and Iain Overton on 12 Apr 2021. At the end of December 2019, the Guardian Newspaper was to publish an article stating that the number of homicides in London had hit a 10-year high and there had been a surge in knife and gang-related killings since 2014. EXPLOSIVE VIOLENCE TRENDS AND PATTERNS IN AFGHANISTAN Afghanistan has been the third worst-affected state by explosive violence globally over the past decade. From 2011-2020, AOAV recorded 49,039 deaths and injuries from explosive violence in Afghanistan – of these, 28,356 (58%) were civilians. When explosive violence was used in populated areas, 83% of those killed or injured werecivilians.
THE EFFECTS OF STRATEGIC BOMBING IN WWII ON GERMAN MORALE Survey Dates: March – July 1945 Date of Publication: May 1947. This report summarises the conclusions of the United States Strategic Bombing Survey in their research into the effects of air raids on the willingness and ability of the German population to support the war effort.. Research was conducted in Western Germany over two months following the end of the war. THE LEGACY OF RWANDA’S GENOCIDE 20 YEARS LATER We cannot forget: the legacy of Rwanda’s genocide 20 years later. Twenty years ago today marked the beginning of a genocide in Rwanda which would ultimately lead to the deaths of over 800,000 people. A further 2 million people were displaced, while 200,000 were raped and left to live with the legacies including unwanted pregnancy, HIV andAIDS.
CASUALTY RECORDING AND VICTIM ASSISTANCE: WHY IS RECORDINGSEE MORE ONAOAV.ORG.UK
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF TANKS IN WARFARE TODAY? Today the modern day tank is a much more powerful beast than it was 70 years ago. Day and night vision equipment gives modern tanks a big advantage over their WWII equivalents. A Tiger tank’s powerful gun could finish off one of today’s light armoured vehicles. But it would be impotent against a modern battle tank. 16 DEADLIEST MASS SHOOTINGS IN EUROPE, 1987 Since 1987, the 16 deadliest mass shootings in Europe left 254 dead. All the perpetrators were men. For more on this please go to www.gunmassacre.org 86% of the victims were shot by a previously law-abiding, licensed gun owner. 92% of the victims were shot with a firearm lawfully owned by a licensed gun owner. DidBAHRAIN COAST GUARD
Location: Bahrain. Website: http://www.moic.gov.bh/ Type: Police. The Coast Guard in Bahrain is responsible for monitoring shipments into and out of Bahrain by sea ACTION ON ARMED VIOLENCE 40% of all civilian casualties from airstrikes in Afghanistan – almost 1,600 – in the last five years were children. 6 May In 2018, 236 minors were killed by airstrikes in Afghanistan. Another 256 were injured, leaving a total of 492 child casualties This was an 85% increase on the year before, resulting in a rate of four child casualties every three days. DEFENCE REVIEW 2021: ACCOUNTABILITY IS THE FIRST VICTIM OF Defence Review 2021: accountability is the first victim of UK Special Forces expansion. Special Forces look set to become even more central to the UK’s military strategy, as the British government announced the creation of a ‘Ranger Regiment’ as part of its biggest defence review since the end of the Cold War, AOAV reports. LONDON: MURDER CAPITAL. A YEAR OF VIOLENT DEATHS EXAMINED London: murder capital. A year of violent deaths examined. By Petya Dimova and Iain Overton on 12 Apr 2021. At the end of December 2019, the Guardian Newspaper was to publish an article stating that the number of homicides in London had hit a 10-year high and there had been a surge in knife and gang-related killings since 2014. EXPLOSIVE VIOLENCE TRENDS AND PATTERNS IN AFGHANISTAN Afghanistan has been the third worst-affected state by explosive violence globally over the past decade. From 2011-2020, AOAV recorded 49,039 deaths and injuries from explosive violence in Afghanistan – of these, 28,356 (58%) were civilians. When explosive violence was used in populated areas, 83% of those killed or injured werecivilians.
THE EFFECTS OF STRATEGIC BOMBING IN WWII ON GERMAN MORALE Survey Dates: March – July 1945 Date of Publication: May 1947. This report summarises the conclusions of the United States Strategic Bombing Survey in their research into the effects of air raids on the willingness and ability of the German population to support the war effort.. Research was conducted in Western Germany over two months following the end of the war. THE LEGACY OF RWANDA’S GENOCIDE 20 YEARS LATER We cannot forget: the legacy of Rwanda’s genocide 20 years later. Twenty years ago today marked the beginning of a genocide in Rwanda which would ultimately lead to the deaths of over 800,000 people. A further 2 million people were displaced, while 200,000 were raped and left to live with the legacies including unwanted pregnancy, HIV andAIDS.
CASUALTY RECORDING AND VICTIM ASSISTANCE: WHY IS RECORDINGSEE MORE ONAOAV.ORG.UK
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF TANKS IN WARFARE TODAY? Today the modern day tank is a much more powerful beast than it was 70 years ago. Day and night vision equipment gives modern tanks a big advantage over their WWII equivalents. A Tiger tank’s powerful gun could finish off one of today’s light armoured vehicles. But it would be impotent against a modern battle tank. 16 DEADLIEST MASS SHOOTINGS IN EUROPE, 1987 Since 1987, the 16 deadliest mass shootings in Europe left 254 dead. All the perpetrators were men. For more on this please go to www.gunmassacre.org 86% of the victims were shot by a previously law-abiding, licensed gun owner. 92% of the victims were shot with a firearm lawfully owned by a licensed gun owner. DidBAHRAIN COAST GUARD
Location: Bahrain. Website: http://www.moic.gov.bh/ Type: Police. The Coast Guard in Bahrain is responsible for monitoring shipments into and out of Bahrain by seaWHAT IS A GRAD?
An in-depth look at the history, use, and harm of Grads in modernwarfare.
TARGETED SHOOTING OF MINE CLEARERS IN BAGHLAN PROVINCE The targeted shootings of mine clearers by unidentified gunmen in Baghlan province, Afghanistan, on Wednesday 9 June 2021 has left atleast 10
THE EFFECTS OF STRATEGIC BOMBING IN WWII ON GERMAN MORALE Survey Dates: March – July 1945 Date of Publication: May 1947. This report summarises the conclusions of the United States Strategic Bombing Survey in their research into the effects of air raids on the willingness and ability of the German population to support the war effort.. Research was conducted in Western Germany over two months following the end of the war. EXPLOSIVE VIOLENCE IN APRIL 2021 In April 2021, Action on Armed Violence (AOAV) recorded 1,323 deaths and injuries from 226 incidents of explosive violence around the world, as reported in English-language media. Civilians accounted for 57% (755) of the deaths and injuries recorded. A SHORT HISTORY OF SUICIDE BOMBING The largest bombings happened on 23 October 1983, when a truck was driven into a US Marine base in Lebanon, using 2,000 pounds of explosives. The bomber killed himself, along with 241 military personnel. Seconds later, another bomber struck the operations building of French paratroopers and killed 58 more. US DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE CONTRACT NUMBERS EXPLAINED How and when a contract is created? Response: A contract is created after a requiring activity identifies a validated need for supplies or services to support its agency mission and funds are available for obligation. The valid need is advertised on FEDBIZOPS, offers are sent to the Government, and the government evaluates offers and selects anawardee.
THE USE OF EXPLOSIVE WEAPONS IN POPULATED AREAS The use of explosive weapons in populated areasLIBERIA | AOAV
Liberia. AOAV began working in Liberia in 2005 with a mandate to recover weapons and ammunition in civilian areas for disposal and to conduct risk education in at-risk communities. This programme quickly developed away from a weapons focus and transitioned to a focus on the people and communities affected by armed violence. ZEPPELINS DURING WWI Significance: The first time aerial bombardment was used on a larger scale during conflict, targeting civilians in their home cities. When: January 1915 – 19 October 1917 Where: The UK, principally London Who: German Navy and Army Air Services Impact: 51 Zeppelin air raids took place in WWI. 5,806 bombs were dropped, causing 557 deaths NATO AIR STRIKES IN YUGOSLAVIA Significance: NATO used military force in the form of air strikes without the approval of the UN Security Council and against a sovereign nation that did not pose a threat to NATO members. NATO’s action resulted in the withdrawal of Yugoslav forces from Kosovo and ended the Yugoslav wars of the 1990s. When: 24 March ACTION ON ARMED VIOLENCE 40% of all civilian casualties from airstrikes in Afghanistan – almost 1,600 – in the last five years were children. 6 May In 2018, 236 minors were killed by airstrikes in Afghanistan. Another 256 were injured, leaving a total of 492 child casualties This was an 85% increase on the year before, resulting in a rate of four child casualties every three days. DEFENCE REVIEW 2021: ACCOUNTABILITY IS THE FIRST VICTIM OF Defence Review 2021: accountability is the first victim of UK Special Forces expansion. Special Forces look set to become even more central to the UK’s military strategy, as the British government announced the creation of a ‘Ranger Regiment’ as part of its biggest defence review since the end of the Cold War, AOAV reports. LONDON: MURDER CAPITAL. A YEAR OF VIOLENT DEATHS EXAMINED London: murder capital. A year of violent deaths examined. By Petya Dimova and Iain Overton on 12 Apr 2021. At the end of December 2019, the Guardian Newspaper was to publish an article stating that the number of homicides in London had hit a 10-year high and there had been a surge in knife and gang-related killings since 2014. EXPLOSIVE VIOLENCE TRENDS AND PATTERNS IN AFGHANISTAN Afghanistan has been the third worst-affected state by explosive violence globally over the past decade. From 2011-2020, AOAV recorded 49,039 deaths and injuries from explosive violence in Afghanistan – of these, 28,356 (58%) were civilians. When explosive violence was used in populated areas, 83% of those killed or injured werecivilians.
THE EFFECTS OF STRATEGIC BOMBING IN WWII ON GERMAN MORALE Survey Dates: March – July 1945 Date of Publication: May 1947. This report summarises the conclusions of the United States Strategic Bombing Survey in their research into the effects of air raids on the willingness and ability of the German population to support the war effort.. Research was conducted in Western Germany over two months following the end of the war. A SHORT HISTORY OF SUICIDE BOMBING The largest bombings happened on 23 October 1983, when a truck was driven into a US Marine base in Lebanon, using 2,000 pounds of explosives. The bomber killed himself, along with 241 military personnel. Seconds later, another bomber struck the operations building of French paratroopers and killed 58 more. THE LEGACY OF RWANDA’S GENOCIDE 20 YEARS LATER We cannot forget: the legacy of Rwanda’s genocide 20 years later. Twenty years ago today marked the beginning of a genocide in Rwanda which would ultimately lead to the deaths of over 800,000 people. A further 2 million people were displaced, while 200,000 were raped and left to live with the legacies including unwanted pregnancy, HIV andAIDS.
CASUALTY RECORDING AND VICTIM ASSISTANCE: WHY IS RECORDINGSEE MORE ONAOAV.ORG.UK
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF TANKS IN WARFARE TODAY? Today the modern day tank is a much more powerful beast than it was 70 years ago. Day and night vision equipment gives modern tanks a big advantage over their WWII equivalents. A Tiger tank’s powerful gun could finish off one of today’s light armoured vehicles. But it would be impotent against a modern battle tank. UK ARMS EXPORTS TO SYRIA The total value of arms licences exported to Syria during the past decade, £0.58m, is generally small compared to UK arms exports to other countries. Despite the relatively low values, there has since 2014 been a significant increase, as the value jumped from zero in 2013 to £271.440 in 2014. Therefore, the sales in the four pastyears, 2014
ACTION ON ARMED VIOLENCE 40% of all civilian casualties from airstrikes in Afghanistan – almost 1,600 – in the last five years were children. 6 May In 2018, 236 minors were killed by airstrikes in Afghanistan. Another 256 were injured, leaving a total of 492 child casualties This was an 85% increase on the year before, resulting in a rate of four child casualties every three days. DEFENCE REVIEW 2021: ACCOUNTABILITY IS THE FIRST VICTIM OF Defence Review 2021: accountability is the first victim of UK Special Forces expansion. Special Forces look set to become even more central to the UK’s military strategy, as the British government announced the creation of a ‘Ranger Regiment’ as part of its biggest defence review since the end of the Cold War, AOAV reports. LONDON: MURDER CAPITAL. A YEAR OF VIOLENT DEATHS EXAMINED London: murder capital. A year of violent deaths examined. By Petya Dimova and Iain Overton on 12 Apr 2021. At the end of December 2019, the Guardian Newspaper was to publish an article stating that the number of homicides in London had hit a 10-year high and there had been a surge in knife and gang-related killings since 2014. EXPLOSIVE VIOLENCE TRENDS AND PATTERNS IN AFGHANISTAN Afghanistan has been the third worst-affected state by explosive violence globally over the past decade. From 2011-2020, AOAV recorded 49,039 deaths and injuries from explosive violence in Afghanistan – of these, 28,356 (58%) were civilians. When explosive violence was used in populated areas, 83% of those killed or injured werecivilians.
THE EFFECTS OF STRATEGIC BOMBING IN WWII ON GERMAN MORALE Survey Dates: March – July 1945 Date of Publication: May 1947. This report summarises the conclusions of the United States Strategic Bombing Survey in their research into the effects of air raids on the willingness and ability of the German population to support the war effort.. Research was conducted in Western Germany over two months following the end of the war. A SHORT HISTORY OF SUICIDE BOMBING The largest bombings happened on 23 October 1983, when a truck was driven into a US Marine base in Lebanon, using 2,000 pounds of explosives. The bomber killed himself, along with 241 military personnel. Seconds later, another bomber struck the operations building of French paratroopers and killed 58 more. THE LEGACY OF RWANDA’S GENOCIDE 20 YEARS LATER We cannot forget: the legacy of Rwanda’s genocide 20 years later. Twenty years ago today marked the beginning of a genocide in Rwanda which would ultimately lead to the deaths of over 800,000 people. A further 2 million people were displaced, while 200,000 were raped and left to live with the legacies including unwanted pregnancy, HIV andAIDS.
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WHAT IS THE ROLE OF TANKS IN WARFARE TODAY? Today the modern day tank is a much more powerful beast than it was 70 years ago. Day and night vision equipment gives modern tanks a big advantage over their WWII equivalents. A Tiger tank’s powerful gun could finish off one of today’s light armoured vehicles. But it would be impotent against a modern battle tank. UK ARMS EXPORTS TO SYRIA The total value of arms licences exported to Syria during the past decade, £0.58m, is generally small compared to UK arms exports to other countries. Despite the relatively low values, there has since 2014 been a significant increase, as the value jumped from zero in 2013 to £271.440 in 2014. Therefore, the sales in the four pastyears, 2014
WHAT IS A GRAD?
An in-depth look at the history, use, and harm of Grads in modernwarfare.
TARGETED SHOOTING OF MINE CLEARERS IN BAGHLAN PROVINCE The targeted shootings of mine clearers by unidentified gunmen in Baghlan province, Afghanistan, on Wednesday 9 June 2021 has left atleast 10
THE EFFECTS OF STRATEGIC BOMBING IN WWII ON GERMAN MORALE Survey Dates: March – July 1945 Date of Publication: May 1947. This report summarises the conclusions of the United States Strategic Bombing Survey in their research into the effects of air raids on the willingness and ability of the German population to support the war effort.. Research was conducted in Western Germany over two months following the end of the war. IEDS: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE An AOAV report on the impact of IEDs today, and through history – and what this means for the future. Read the full report here: IEDs: past, present and future. Over the last decade – between October 2010 and the end September 2020, there have been 28,729 incidents of explosive violence, resulting in 357,619 casualties (263,487 civilians) recorded in English language media worldwide. EXPLOSIVE VIOLENCE IN APRIL 2021 In April 2021, Action on Armed Violence (AOAV) recorded 1,323 deaths and injuries from 226 incidents of explosive violence around the world, as reported in English-language media. Civilians accounted for 57% (755) of the deaths and injuries recorded. A SHORT HISTORY OF SUICIDE BOMBING The largest bombings happened on 23 October 1983, when a truck was driven into a US Marine base in Lebanon, using 2,000 pounds of explosives. The bomber killed himself, along with 241 military personnel. Seconds later, another bomber struck the operations building of French paratroopers and killed 58 more. WHAT IS A HAND GRENADE? An in-depth look at the history, use, and harm of hand grenades inmodern warfare.
THE USE OF EXPLOSIVE WEAPONS IN POPULATED AREAS The use of explosive weapons in populated areasLIBERIA | AOAV
Liberia. AOAV began working in Liberia in 2005 with a mandate to recover weapons and ammunition in civilian areas for disposal and to conduct risk education in at-risk communities. This programme quickly developed away from a weapons focus and transitioned to a focus on the people and communities affected by armed violence. 16 DEADLIEST MASS SHOOTINGS IN EUROPE, 1987 Since 1987, the 16 deadliest mass shootings in Europe left 254 dead. All the perpetrators were men. For more on this please go to www.gunmassacre.org 86% of the victims were shot by a previously law-abiding, licensed gun owner. 92% of the victims were shot with a firearm lawfully owned by a licensed gun owner. Did ACTION ON ARMED VIOLENCE 40% of all civilian casualties from airstrikes in Afghanistan – almost 1,600 – in the last five years were children. 6 May In 2018, 236 minors were killed by airstrikes in Afghanistan. Another 256 were injured, leaving a total of 492 child casualties This was an 85% increase on the year before, resulting in a rate of four child casualties every three days. DEFENCE REVIEW 2021: ACCOUNTABILITY IS THE FIRST VICTIM OF Defence Review 2021: accountability is the first victim of UK Special Forces expansion. Special Forces look set to become even more central to the UK’s military strategy, as the British government announced the creation of a ‘Ranger Regiment’ as part of its biggest defence review since the end of the Cold War, AOAV reports. IEDS: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE An AOAV report on the impact of IEDs today, and through history – and what this means for the future. Read the full report here: IEDs: past, present and future. Over the last decade – between October 2010 and the end September 2020, there have been 28,729 incidents of explosive violence, resulting in 357,619 casualties (263,487 civilians) recorded in English language media worldwide. A SHORT HISTORY OF SUICIDE BOMBING The largest bombings happened on 23 October 1983, when a truck was driven into a US Marine base in Lebanon, using 2,000 pounds of explosives. The bomber killed himself, along with 241 military personnel. Seconds later, another bomber struck the operations building of French paratroopers and killed 58 more. CASUALTY RECORDING AND VICTIM ASSISTANCE: WHY IS RECORDING Recording armed violence casualties has deep and important implications for victims’ rights. As recent reports by AOAV state, counting casualties is in itself a human right for all victims of armed violence. It gives dignity to the dead, and helps the families get catharsis and move forward to recover from their victimization. Moreover, casualty recording THE LEGACY OF RWANDA’S GENOCIDE 20 YEARS LATER We cannot forget: the legacy of Rwanda’s genocide 20 years later. Twenty years ago today marked the beginning of a genocide in Rwanda which would ultimately lead to the deaths of over 800,000 people. A further 2 million people were displaced, while 200,000 were raped and left to live with the legacies including unwanted pregnancy, HIV andAIDS.
THE WORLD'S RESPONSE TO MASS SHOOTINGS The world’s response to mass shootings – conclusions from AOAV. By AOAV on 17 Dec 2014. Outside conflict zones, mass shootings tend to follow a predictable pattern. The shooter is almost always male, almost always alone and almost always heavily armed. In most cases, they take their own life or are killed by police at the end of theirspree.
REPARATIONS: THE PRICE OF GENOCIDE Reparations: the price of genocide. Will reparations ever assuage the pain suffered those at the hands of murderers? It might well depend on how such payments are decided upon. Earlier this month it was reported that the German government is set to pay out 772 million euros ($1 billion) for the care of ageing Holocaust survivors. 15 SHOOTINGS THAT CHANGED THE LAW: DUNBLANE, 1996 15 shootings that changed the law: Dunblane, 1996. By AOAV on 17 Apr 2014. Date: 13 March 1996. Location: Dunblane Primary School, Dunblane, Scotland. Number killed: 18 (including perpetrator) Number injured: 17. Perpetrator: Thomas Hamilton, 43. Hamilton was known to Central Scotland Police before the shooting. UK ARMS EXPORTS TO ISRAEL AND THE OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories: Country overview The State of Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories are located in the Middle East, sharing borders with Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and Egypt. Israel claims Jerusalem as its capital, while Tel Aviv functions as its economic and technological centre. Benjamin Netanyahu, from the right-wing Likud party, has been ACTION ON ARMED VIOLENCE 40% of all civilian casualties from airstrikes in Afghanistan – almost 1,600 – in the last five years were children. 6 May In 2018, 236 minors were killed by airstrikes in Afghanistan. Another 256 were injured, leaving a total of 492 child casualties This was an 85% increase on the year before, resulting in a rate of four child casualties every three days. DEFENCE REVIEW 2021: ACCOUNTABILITY IS THE FIRST VICTIM OF Defence Review 2021: accountability is the first victim of UK Special Forces expansion. Special Forces look set to become even more central to the UK’s military strategy, as the British government announced the creation of a ‘Ranger Regiment’ as part of its biggest defence review since the end of the Cold War, AOAV reports. IEDS: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE An AOAV report on the impact of IEDs today, and through history – and what this means for the future. Read the full report here: IEDs: past, present and future. Over the last decade – between October 2010 and the end September 2020, there have been 28,729 incidents of explosive violence, resulting in 357,619 casualties (263,487 civilians) recorded in English language media worldwide. A SHORT HISTORY OF SUICIDE BOMBING The largest bombings happened on 23 October 1983, when a truck was driven into a US Marine base in Lebanon, using 2,000 pounds of explosives. The bomber killed himself, along with 241 military personnel. Seconds later, another bomber struck the operations building of French paratroopers and killed 58 more. CASUALTY RECORDING AND VICTIM ASSISTANCE: WHY IS RECORDING Recording armed violence casualties has deep and important implications for victims’ rights. As recent reports by AOAV state, counting casualties is in itself a human right for all victims of armed violence. It gives dignity to the dead, and helps the families get catharsis and move forward to recover from their victimization. Moreover, casualty recording THE LEGACY OF RWANDA’S GENOCIDE 20 YEARS LATER We cannot forget: the legacy of Rwanda’s genocide 20 years later. Twenty years ago today marked the beginning of a genocide in Rwanda which would ultimately lead to the deaths of over 800,000 people. A further 2 million people were displaced, while 200,000 were raped and left to live with the legacies including unwanted pregnancy, HIV andAIDS.
THE WORLD'S RESPONSE TO MASS SHOOTINGS The world’s response to mass shootings – conclusions from AOAV. By AOAV on 17 Dec 2014. Outside conflict zones, mass shootings tend to follow a predictable pattern. The shooter is almost always male, almost always alone and almost always heavily armed. In most cases, they take their own life or are killed by police at the end of theirspree.
REPARATIONS: THE PRICE OF GENOCIDE Reparations: the price of genocide. Will reparations ever assuage the pain suffered those at the hands of murderers? It might well depend on how such payments are decided upon. Earlier this month it was reported that the German government is set to pay out 772 million euros ($1 billion) for the care of ageing Holocaust survivors. 15 SHOOTINGS THAT CHANGED THE LAW: DUNBLANE, 1996 15 shootings that changed the law: Dunblane, 1996. By AOAV on 17 Apr 2014. Date: 13 March 1996. Location: Dunblane Primary School, Dunblane, Scotland. Number killed: 18 (including perpetrator) Number injured: 17. Perpetrator: Thomas Hamilton, 43. Hamilton was known to Central Scotland Police before the shooting. UK ARMS EXPORTS TO ISRAEL AND THE OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories: Country overview The State of Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories are located in the Middle East, sharing borders with Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and Egypt. Israel claims Jerusalem as its capital, while Tel Aviv functions as its economic and technological centre. Benjamin Netanyahu, from the right-wing Likud party, has beenWHAT IS A MORTAR?
An in-depth look at the history, use, and harm of mortars in modernwarfare.
IEDS: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE An AOAV report on the impact of IEDs today, and through history – and what this means for the future. Read the full report here: IEDs: past, present and future. Over the last decade – between October 2010 and the end September 2020, there have been 28,729 incidents of explosive violence, resulting in 357,619 casualties (263,487 civilians) recorded in English language media worldwide. WHAT IS A HAND GRENADE? An in-depth look at the history, use, and harm of hand grenades inmodern warfare.
EXPLOSIVE VIOLENCE TRENDS AND PATTERNS IN AFGHANISTAN Afghanistan has been the third worst-affected state by explosive violence globally over the past decade. From 2011-2020, AOAV recorded 49,039 deaths and injuries from explosive violence in Afghanistan – of these, 28,356 (58%) were civilians. When explosive violence was used in populated areas, 83% of those killed or injured werecivilians.
A SHORT HISTORY OF SUICIDE BOMBING The largest bombings happened on 23 October 1983, when a truck was driven into a US Marine base in Lebanon, using 2,000 pounds of explosives. The bomber killed himself, along with 241 military personnel. Seconds later, another bomber struck the operations building of French paratroopers and killed 58 more. THE USE OF EXPLOSIVE WEAPONS IN POPULATED AREAS The use of explosive weapons in populated areas AOAV: ALL OUR REPORTS This is a list of all reports published by Action on Armed Violence THE IMPACT OF EXPLOSIVE VIOLENCE ON CHILDREN'S Explosive violence challenges, and sometimes shatters, the three fundamental assumptions that provide children with a sense of well-being: that the world is benevolent, it is meaningful, and that the self is worthy.. Grief, anger, self-blame, disbelief, depression, and anxiety have all been well-documented in children who have experienced explosive violence. WHAT IS THE ROLE OF TANKS IN WARFARE TODAY? Today the modern day tank is a much more powerful beast than it was 70 years ago. Day and night vision equipment gives modern tanks a big advantage over their WWII equivalents. A Tiger tank’s powerful gun could finish off one of today’s light armoured vehicles. But it would be impotent against a modern battle tank.VERITY HUBBARD
Verity Hubbard is a consultant researcher for AOAV. She studied Theology at the University of Oxford and has a Masters from University College London in Russian & Eastern European Politics. Verity has previously worked as a Security Analyst monitoring conflicts in the MENA region, specialising on Libya. She has also worked in the UKParliament
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A SHORT HISTORY OF SUICIDE BOMBING 23 AugAOAV traces the origins and deadly impacts of suicide bombingsaround the world
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FOR ALL WAS LOST: COMPARING UK & US MILITARY DEATHS IN THE WAR ONTERROR
3 DecIEDs were the primary cause of death for both UK and US militaries in the ‘War on Terror’. As a proportion of total force size, a UK soldier was twenty per cent more likely to be killed by an IED than their US counterpart.*
IEDS: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE 15 OctIn the last decade 171,732 people were harmed by IEDs - some 48% of all people killed or injured by explosive weapons globally. This paper sets out to give historic and current context to the IED'sspread.
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EXPLOSIVE VIOLENCE MONITOR: 2019 4 SepAOAV's 2019 data on casualties worldwide from explosive violence. When explosive weapons were used in populated areas, 90% of those killed and injured were civilians. This compares to 16% in otherareas.
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ONE IN FOUR SHOT BY UK POLICE ARE BLACK, YET TINY FRACTION OF ARMED OFFICERS ARE BLACK – AOAV STUDY FINDS 23 OctA quarter of people shot by armed police forces in England, Wales and Northern Ireland in the last five years were black, whilst only 0.2% of armed officers identify as black, new figures reveal.*
TOWARDS A POLITICAL DECLARATION ON THE USE OF EXPLOSIVE WEAPONS WITH WIDE AREA EFFECTS IN POPULATED AREAS 16 MarAOAV examines the path towards a political declaration on the use of explosive weapons in populated areas*
‘BLAST INJURY’: A REPORT ON THE REVERBERATING HEALTH IMPACTS FROM THE USE OF EXPLOSIVE WEAPONS 10 JulThe summary and key findings from AOAV's latest report, Blast injury: the reverberating health consequences from the use ofexplosive weapons
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‘THE BROKEN LAND’: A REVIEW OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OFEXPLOSIVE WEAPONS
3 JulAOAV's overview and an introduction to The Broken Land: the environmental consequences of explosive weapon use.*
A SHORT HISTORY OF SUICIDE BOMBING 23 AugAOAV traces the origins and deadly impacts of suicide bombingsaround the world
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FOR ALL WAS LOST: COMPARING UK & US MILITARY DEATHS IN THE WAR ONTERROR
3 DecIEDs were the primary cause of death for both UK and US militaries in the ‘War on Terror’. As a proportion of total force size, a UK soldier was twenty per cent more likely to be killed by an IED than their US counterpart.* 1
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THE IMPACT OF EXPLOSIVE VIOLENCE ON CHILDREN IN YEMEN Between 2015 and 2020, at least 3,153 children have died in Yemen and 5,660 children have been injured. This report looks at the impact of explosive violence on children in a country beset by years of war.*
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WHY AOAV COMPARED US AND UK SOLDIERS DEATHS IN THE WAR ON TERROR The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq were defined by the Improvised Explosive Device (IED). These were the primary cause of death for both UK and US militaries, accounting for between half (UK) and two-thirds (US) of combat fatalities. EXPLOSIVE WEAPON HARM Numbers killed or injured globally People killed in populated areas by explosive weapons 2011-2019 whowere civilians 90%
People killed in areas not reported as populated by explosive weapons 2011-2019 who were civilians 27% Deaths and injuries of civilians from explosive weapons 2011-2019251,306
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THE UK GOVERNMENT’S OVERSEAS OPERATIONS BILL – WHAT IT MEANS New legislation proposed to protect UK soldiers from 'vexatious' legal claims has been widely criticised for dismantling the legal rights for victims of war crimes and actually harming the soldiers it claims toprotect.
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PRESS SIGNIFICANTLY UNDER-REPORTED EXPLOSIVE VIOLENCE IN SYRIA, AOAVSTUDY SHOWS
For the vast majority of people living in the Western world, the only interaction they will have with explosive violence and conflict is through the media, but to what extent can we rely upon individual media sources to report explosive violence accurately?*
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A DECADE OF GLOBAL IED HARM REVIEWED With the sole exception of the year 2017, IEDs have been responsible for more civilian deaths than any other explosive weapon type in each and every year in the last decade. AOAV: ALL OUR REPORTS This is a list of all reports published by Action on Armed Violence*
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ΠΑΡΑΚΟΛΟΥΘΗΣΗ ΕΚΡΗΚΤΙΚΗΣ ΒΙΑΣ 2019 Για τον ενατο συνεχη χρονο, οταν εκρηκτικα οπλα χρησιμοποιηθηκαν σε κατοικημενες περιοχες, πανω απο το 90% των νεκρων και τραυματισμενων ηταν αμαχος πληθυσμος.*
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TWIN BLASTS KILL 14 AND INJURE 45 IN BAMIYAN, AFGHANISTAN At least 14 people were killed and 45 wounded by two explosions in the city of Bamiyan, central Afghanistan. The two magnetic bombs, one hidden near a marketplace and the other near a hospital, killed 12 civilians, including children, as well as two traffic policemen.*
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EXTENT OF BRITAIN’S GLOBAL MILITARY PRESENCE REVEALED Britain's military is permanently based at 145 sites in 42 countries or territories around the world, new research by Declassified has revealed. It comes as the government announces an extra 10% spendingon defence.
More on AOAV: all our reportsMILITARIES EXAMINED
This category hosts investigations into militaries and militarism. From how the UK became one of the world’s leading arms exporters, to why we continue to export to nations with serious human rights concerns, to investigations into the UK’s armed forces, it seeks to challenge the contradictions and failures of British militarism, and the failure of other nations militaries, today.*
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A FORCE FOR GOOD? BRITAIN’S OVERSEAS MILITARY ALLIANCES HELD UP TOSCRUTINY
Certainly, a Britain that aspires to rule the global waves is not new. Neither is the complex relationship between trade and the UK’s overseas military intervention. Sometimes the two are joined at thehip.
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THE UK’S 2019 DEFENCE AND SECURITY EXPORTS – EXAMINED Despite a £3billion drop in defence orders from 2018, the UK still sold £11billion of weapons last year (2019), constituting 16% of the global defence market. This is roughly one-third of America’s 47% market share. Sales have ballooned in the last two decades, with the annual value of UK’s defence exports 1,375% greater compared to 25years ago.
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UK APPROVED ARMS EXPORTS TO ARMENIA AND AZERBAIJAN The UK has approved exports for military equipment and ammunition to both Armenia and Azerbaijan in the past year, the two nations currently fighting over the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh. This is despite the UK being signed up to an arms embargo to bothnations.
More on Militaries examined CHILDREN AND EXPLOSIVE VIOLENCE The impact of explosive violence on children is devastating and commonplace. This section examines the short- and long-term effects of explosive weapon use on children around the world.*
22 Oct
THE IMPACT OF EXPLOSIVE WEAPONS ON CHILDREN IN IRAQ AOAV examines some of the lasting impacts for children from the use of explosive weapons in Iraq.*
19 Oct
THE IMPACT OF EXPLOSIVE WEAPONS ON CHILDREN IN SOMALIA Somalia has been named among the top 10 most dangerous countries in conflict to be a child. This report explores the scale of explosive violence in recent years, as well as the impact on the lived experience of children.*
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THE IMPACT OF EXPLOSIVE WEAPONS ON CHILDREN IN SYRIA AOAV examines some of the lasting impacts for children from the use of explosive weapons in Syria More on Children and explosive violence GENDER AND EXPLOSIVE VIOLENCE We know that when explosive weapons are used in populated areas over 90% of those killed or injured will be civilians. What is less known is the impact on men and women from such violence. AOAV here examines explosive violence in its different forms, looking especially at its gendered impact on communities*
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THE GENDERED EFFECTS OF EXPLOSIVE WEAPONS EXAMINED: AN AOAV-CHATHAMHOUSE REVIEW
This is a summary report from a joint AOAV-Chatham House round-table examining gender and explosive weapons that took place on 26thNovember 2019.
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HEALTH, GENDER AND EXPLOSIVE VIOLENCE: ACCESS TO TREATMENT AFTER INCIDENTS OF EXPLOSIVE VIOLENCE This article examines access to treatment and health outcomes for women in areas experiencing high levels of explosive violence.*
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THE GENDERED IMPACT OF SUICIDE BOMBINGS IN EUROPE: AN ANALYSIS AOAV examines the casualties of armed violence in Europe through agendered lens.
More on Gender and explosive violence ENVIRONMENT AND EXPLOSIVE VIOLENCE AOAV examines the reverberating environmental impacts from the use ofexplosive weapons.
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THE REVERBERATING EFFECTS OF EXPLOSIVE VIOLENCE ON AGRICULTURE INYEMEN
AOAV examines the agricultural impacts from the use of explosive weapons across Yemen and its impacts on the humanitarian crisis there.*
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THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSEQUENCES OF EXPLOSIVE WEAPON USE: INFRASTRUCTURE As part of AOAV's investigation of the environmental harm from the use of explosive weapons, this article examines the lasting harm from infrastructural damage.*
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THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSEQUENCES OF EXPLOSIVE WEAPON USE: UXO As part of AOAV's investigation of the environmental harm from the use of explosive weapons, this article examines the lasting harm from UXO. More on Environment and explosive violence HEALTH AND EXPLOSIVE VIOLENCE AOAV examines the reverberating impacts from the use of explosiveweapons.
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THE IMPACT OF THE CONFLICT IN AFGHANISTAN ON CIVILIAN MENTAL HEALTH Afghanistan continually ranks among the most dangerous places in the world to be a civilian. The psychological impact of this on Afghani civilians is profound.*
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BLAST INJURY: THE REVERBERATING HEALTH CONSEQUENCES FROM THE USE OF EXPLOSIVE WEAPONS – PHYSICAL AOAV examines the impacts to physical health from explosive violence.*
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BLAST INJURY: THE REVERBERATING HEALTH CONSEQUENCES FROM THE USE OF EXPLOSIVE WEAPONS – PSYCHOLOGICAL AOAV investigates the psychological impacts that can result from the use of explosive weapons. More on Health and explosive violence Action on Armed Violence, 405 Mile End Road, London, E3 4PB. __ Viewmap .
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