29 May, 2026
Policy, Update
New analysis reveals extent of US erosion of civilian protection commitments in 2025
New analysis released by Airwars’ project the Civilian Protection Monitor details the extent of the US walk-back on its commitments to protect civilians in war, while showing major improvements in policy and practice in the Netherlands. The United Kingdom has maintained its status as ‘Uncommitted’ to mitigating harm to civilians from its own military operations, …
30 Apr, 2026
Policy
The UK Ministry of Defence admits it lacks tools to track and investigate civilian harm
A Ministry of Defence (MoD) review of the UK’s civilian harm framework has recommended new procedures to track and investigate harm to civilians in UK operations, strengthened use of open-source intelligence and re-instating mechanisms for making amends where civilians suffer death, injury or damage to property. The review reveals that adequate systems to track, investigate …
19 Jan, 2026
Investigations, Policy
Iraq, Syria
How does the UK determine if it killed a civilian? Five takeaways from Airwars’ tribunal against the MoD
Landmark tribunal found UK's lack of published civilian harm policies may "undermine public confidence" in the system
21 Nov, 2025
Policy
Toolkit launch: Operationalising the declaration on civilian harm from explosive weapons in populated areas
Airwars and Article 36 launch new practical implementation resource for the EWIPA declaration.
11 Nov, 2025
Policy, Report
Civilian harm mitigation in large-scale combat operations: lessons for UK defence
Writing for Ceasefire, Airwars' Policy Specialist lays out noticeable gaps in the UK approach to tracking, mitigating, and responding to civilian harm
24 Oct, 2025
Policy
Iraq, Syria
Civilian harm in the campaign against ISIS: An updated transparency audit
Airwars' policy volunteer Jessica Garlasco reviews current transparency mechanisms in major militaries