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12 Jul, 2017
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International airstrikes and civilian casualty claims in Iraq and Syria: June 2017

Almost five times more Coalition than Russian civilian casualty allegations were tracked by Airwars during June
3 Jul, 2017
Update

Reported civilian and ‘friendly fire’ deaths from Coalition airstrikes July 2017

Our reports for all civilian casualty allegations prior to July 2017 can be found here Listed below are all known reports for July 2017 – via generally credible sources unless otherwise indicated – of non-combatant and ‘friendly fire’ deaths allegedly caused by the US-led Coalition in Iraq and Syria. We include locations, dates and reported […]
2 Jul, 2017
Update

Military reports – July 2017

Monthly summary: Below are all known published daily Coalition military reports relating to the air war against so called Islamic State or Daesh in Iraq and Syria for July 2017. We have also included relevant video and photo releases, as well as cross-indicating where any known alleged civilian or ‘friendly fire’ casualties have been reported. July […]
1 Jul, 2017
Update
Iraq

Mosul’s capture sees ISIS vanquished – but at a terrible cost

Thousands of civilians died in the battle to capture Mosul from so-called Islamic State - with much of the city now in ruins
1 Jul, 2017
Update

Mosul’s capture sees ISIS vanquished – but at a terrible cost

Thousands of civilians died in the battle to capture Mosul from so-called Islamic State - with much of the city now in ruins
27 Jun, 2017
Update

Transcript of Pentagon’s Al Jinah Investigation media briefing

Complete transcript of Pentagon media briefing provided to US reporters on the Al Jinah Mosque investigation
27 Jun, 2017
Update
Iraq, Syria

Transcript of Pentagon’s Al Jinah Investigation media briefing

Complete transcript of Pentagon media briefing provided to US reporters on the Al Jinah Mosque investigation
15 Jun, 2017
Update

International airstrikes and civilian casualty claims in Iraq and Syria: May 2017

Hundreds of civilians are now being killed monthly in Coalition airstrikes in both Iraq and Syria, credible reports indicate
15 Jun, 2017
Research

International airstrikes and civilian casualty claims in Iraq and Syria: May 2017

Hundreds of civilians are now being killed monthly in Coalition airstrikes in both Iraq and Syria, credible reports indicate
9 Jun, 2017
Update
Syria

Civilians face conflicting instructions as Coalition and SDF assault Raqqa

Differing advice to civilians at Raqqa sows confusion warn experts - as UN calls on Coalition to improve protections for non-combatants
9 Jun, 2017
Update

Civilians face conflicting instructions as Coalition and SDF assault Raqqa

Differing advice to civilians at Raqqa sows confusion warn experts - as UN calls on Coalition to improve protections for non-combatants
8 Jun, 2017
Update
Iraq

Airwars joins call for Iraqi forces and Coalition to end use of indiscriminate weapons at Mosul

Urgent demand by NGOs for an end to the use of wide area effect and indiscriminate weapons inside Mosul
8 Jun, 2017
Update

Airwars joins call for Iraqi forces and Coalition to end use of indiscriminate weapons at Mosul

Urgent demand by NGOs for an end to the use of wide area effect and indiscriminate weapons inside Mosul
7 Jun, 2017
Update

US insists it did hit Syrian ‘Al Qaeda meeting’ despite local accounts

US admits 'preventable error' in attack which struck Syrian mosque complex
7 Jun, 2017
Update
Syria

US insists it did hit Syrian ‘Al Qaeda meeting’ despite local accounts

US admits 'preventable error' in attack which struck Syrian mosque complex
2 Jun, 2017
Update

Military reports – June 2017

Monthly summary: Below are all known published daily Coalition military reports relating to the air war against so called Islamic State or Daesh in Iraq and Syria for May 2017. We have also included relevant video and photo releases, as well as cross-indicating where any known alleged civilian or ‘friendly fire’ casualties have been reported. June 1st […]
1 Jun, 2017
Update

Reported civilian and ‘friendly fire’ deaths from Coalition airstrikes June 2017

Our reports for all civilian casualty allegations prior to June 2017 can be found here Listed below are all known reports for June 2017 – via generally credible sources unless otherwise indicated – of non-combatant and ‘friendly fire’ deaths allegedly caused by the US-led Coalition in Iraq and Syria. We include locations, dates and reported […]
26 May, 2017
Update

EXCLUSIVE: US officials confirm their Coalition allies have killed 80 civilians – but none will accept responsibility

Claims by America's Coalition allies to have caused no civilian harm are shown to be false - yet none will accept liability
26 May, 2017
Update

EXCLUSIVE: US officials confirm their Coalition allies have killed 80 civilians – but none will accept responsibility

Claims by America's Coalition allies to have caused no civilian harm are shown to be false - yet none will accept liability
23 May, 2017
Research

International airstrikes and civilian casualty claims in Iraq and Syria: April 2017

Civilians are at increased risk of harm from US airstrikes under President Trump, months of data indicate
23 May, 2017
Update

International airstrikes and civilian casualty claims in Iraq and Syria: April 2017

Civilians are at increased risk of harm from US airstrikes under President Trump, months of data indicate
9 May, 2017
Update

In third year of strikes, Australia begins releasing regular reports

In its third year as part of the Coalition bombing campaign, Australia is finally releasing regular logs of its airstrikes in Iraq and Syria.
9 May, 2017
Update
Iraq, Syria

In third year of strikes, Australia begins releasing regular reports

In its third year as part of the Coalition bombing campaign, Australia is finally releasing regular logs of its airstrikes in Iraq and Syria.
5 May, 2017
Update

1,000 days of war: the civilians missing in action

Among the dead in Iraq and Syria are more than 1,4000 named civilian victims of likely Coalition airstrikes. Airwars looks at the stories of some of those individuals
5 May, 2017
Update
Iraq, Syria

1,000 days of war: the civilians missing in action

Among the dead in Iraq and Syria are more than 1,4000 named civilian victims of likely Coalition airstrikes. Airwars looks at the stories of some of those individuals
5 May, 2017
Update
Iraq, Syria

1,000 days of war: Shihab’s story – the terror of bombardment

Airwars researcher Shihab Halep was bombed out of his Aleppo home by the regime. He shares his harrowing story of what it is like to flee under bombardment
5 May, 2017
Update
Iraq, Syria

1,000 days of war: the geolocation challenge

A new analysis of Coalition reports shows that strike locations may be as many as 90 kilometers or more from where they are listed — a serious concern for investigators.
5 May, 2017
Update

1,000 days of war: the geolocation challenge

A new analysis of Coalition reports shows that strike locations may be as many as 90 kilometers or more from where they are listed — a serious concern for investigators.
4 May, 2017
Update

1,000 days of war: the names, the numbers and the cost

The US-led Coalition has unleashed devastating firepower on so-called Islamic State over 1,000 days. But at what cost?
4 May, 2017
Update
Iraq, Syria

1,000 days of war: the names, the numbers and the cost

The US-led Coalition has unleashed devastating firepower on so-called Islamic State over 1,000 days. But at what cost?