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4 Apr, 2017
Update
Syria

America’s shadow war in Syria

What began as a unilateral war against Al Qaeda may see the United States embroiled in Syria's affairs long after ISIL's defeat
4 Apr, 2017
Update

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

Our reports for October – December 2016 can be found here Listed below are all known reports for April 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 casualty numbers, as well […]
2 Apr, 2017
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Military reports – April 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 April 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.   April […]
2 Apr, 2017
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Iraq

Coalition concedes that ‘ISIS HQ’ it bombed in 2015 was a family home

US-led alliance admits to backlog of civilian casualty cases - though insists it will 'scrupulously assess every single allegation'
2 Apr, 2017
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Coalition concedes that ‘ISIS HQ’ it bombed in 2015 was a family home

US-led alliance admits to backlog of civilian casualty cases - though insists it will 'scrupulously assess every single allegation'
28 Mar, 2017
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Coalition and Iraqi forces not adequately protecting Mosul civilians, says Amnesty

All sides in battle for Mosul "displaying a chilling indifference to devastating suffering caused to city’s civilians," says human rights monitor
28 Mar, 2017
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Iraq

Coalition and Iraqi forces not adequately protecting Mosul civilians, says Amnesty

All sides in battle for Mosul "displaying a chilling indifference to devastating suffering caused to city’s civilians," says human rights monitor
17 Mar, 2017
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Iraq, Syria

As claims escalate under Trump, Airwars tracks 1,000th alleged Coalition civilian casualty event

Coalition civilian casualty claims for 2017 indicate record number of fatalities in Iraq and Syria
17 Mar, 2017
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Iraq, Syria

As claims escalate under Trump, Airwars tracks 1,000th alleged Coalition civilian casualty event

Coalition civilian casualty claims for 2017 indicate record number of fatalities in Iraq and Syria
17 Mar, 2017
Update

Belgium reports 287 airstrikes since July – and still claims ‘zero civilian casualties’

Despite hundreds of airstrikes Belgium insists it still has 'a clean record' on civilian casualties
17 Mar, 2017
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Iraq, Syria

Belgium reports 287 airstrikes since July – and still claims ‘zero civilian casualties’

Despite hundreds of airstrikes Belgium insists it still has 'a clean record' on civilian casualties
16 Mar, 2017
Update

Exclusive: US says it carried out deadly strike that hit Aleppo mosque

US officials confirmed to Airwars that they hit an alleged al Qaeda meeting place that "happened to be across the street " from a mosque.
16 Mar, 2017
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Syria

Exclusive: US says it carried out deadly strike that hit Aleppo mosque

US officials confirmed to Airwars that they hit an alleged al Qaeda meeting place that "happened to be across the street " from a mosque.
15 Mar, 2017
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International airstrikes and civilian casualty claims in Iraq and Syria: February 2017

Alleged Coalition civilian casualty events continue at record levels - again outpacing Russia's reported actions in Syria
15 Mar, 2017
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International airstrikes and civilian casualty claims in Iraq and Syria: February 2017

Alleged Coalition civilian casualty events continue at record levels - again outpacing Russia's reported actions in Syria
A March 2017 airstrike during the battle for Mosul against Islamic State. While the US-led Coalition has admitted almost 1,400 civilian deaths during the war, European allies have remained almost silent about their own responsibility. (Via Reuters/ Alaa Al-Marjani)
7 Mar, 2017
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Just days into March, hundreds of civilians already reported slain in West Mosul

Hundreds of civilians have reportedly died in several mass casualty events, marking a stark increase in civilian bloodshed at Mosul
A March 2017 airstrike during the battle for Mosul against Islamic State. While the US-led Coalition has admitted almost 1,400 civilian deaths during the war, European allies have remained almost silent about their own responsibility. (Via Reuters/ Alaa Al-Marjani)
7 Mar, 2017
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Iraq

Just days into March, hundreds of civilians already reported slain in West Mosul

Hundreds of civilians have reportedly died in several mass casualty events, marking a stark increase in civilian bloodshed at Mosul
6 Mar, 2017
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Reported civilian and ‘friendly fire’ deaths from Coalition airstrikes March 2017

Our Coalition and Russian casualty reports for other months can be found here Listed below are all known reports for March 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 casualty numbers, […]
2 Mar, 2017
Update

Military reports – March 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 March 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.   March […]
24 Feb, 2017
Update
Syria

Hundreds of civilians killed in Turkish capture of al-Bab, as Ankara eyes Kurdish-held Manbij

UN says at least 300 civilians died in Turkey's battle for al-Bab - setting dangerous precedent for north Syria
24 Feb, 2017
Update

Hundreds of civilians killed in Turkish capture of al-Bab, as Ankara eyes Kurdish-held Manbij

UN says at least 300 civilians died in Turkey's battle for al-Bab - setting dangerous precedent for north Syria
21 Feb, 2017
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International airstrikes and civilian casualty claims in Iraq and Syria: January 2017

January 2017 saw highest-ever reported civilian fatalities from Coalition airstrikes - outdoing Russia's actions in Syria
21 Feb, 2017
Research

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

January 2017 saw highest-ever reported civilian fatalities from Coalition airstrikes - outdoing Russia's actions in Syria
15 Feb, 2017
Research

Analysis: Coalition civilian casualty reports Jan-Feb 2017

Recent improvements in civilian casualty reporting remain in place, despite transition from Obama to Trump
15 Feb, 2017
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Analysis: Coalition civilian casualty reports Jan-Feb 2017

Recent improvements in civilian casualty reporting remain in place, despite transition from Obama to Trump
14 Feb, 2017
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Iraq, Syria

US promised it wouldn’t use Depleted Uranium in Syria. But then it did.

US now says it has fired thousands of depleted uranium rounds in Syria — first confirmed use of controversial munition since Iraq invasion
14 Feb, 2017
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US promised it wouldn’t use Depleted Uranium in Syria. But then it did.

US now says it has fired thousands of depleted uranium rounds in Syria — first confirmed use of controversial munition since Iraq invasion
10 Feb, 2017
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For first time, Coalition now killing more civilians than Russia

For first time since Russia intervened in Syria US-led Coalition airstrikes are reportedly killing more civilians
10 Feb, 2017
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For first time, Coalition now killing more civilians than Russia

For first time since Russia intervened in Syria US-led Coalition airstrikes are reportedly killing more civilians
6 Feb, 2017
Update

Reported civilian and ‘friendly fire’ deaths from Coalition airstrikes October – December 2016

Our reports for other months in 2016 can be found here Listed are all known reports for October to December 2016 – via generally credible sources unless otherwise indicated – of non-combatant and ‘friendly fire’ deaths allegedly caused by the Coalition. We include locations, dates and reported casualty numbers, as well as the names of […]