Research

All major publications from Airwars’ documentation, research, investigations and policy teams

120 posts
10 Jan, 2018
Update
Iraq, Syria

Former RAF commander: British claims of zero civilian deaths ‘not credible’

'Stop treating the British people as mugs,' senior Labour politician tells MoD as it continues to insist no civilians harmed in 1,600 airstrikes
10 Jan, 2018
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Former RAF commander: British claims of zero civilian deaths ‘not credible’

'Stop treating the British people as mugs,' senior Labour politician tells MoD as it continues to insist no civilians harmed in 1,600 airstrikes
16 Dec, 2017
Update
Iraq, Syria

Measuring the cost of Iraq’s victory over ISIS

Iraqi forces supported by the international Coalition have driven so-called Islamic State from the nation's cities and towns. The cost in lives has been significant.
16 Dec, 2017
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Measuring the cost of Iraq’s victory over ISIS

Iraqi forces supported by the international Coalition have driven so-called Islamic State from the nation's cities and towns. The cost in lives has been significant.
18 Oct, 2017
Update

International airstrikes and civilian casualty claims in Iraq and Syria – September 2017

As strikes targeting ISIS in Iraq wind down, an air-backed race against Islamic State in Syria has put civilians in extreme danger.
18 Oct, 2017
Research

International airstrikes and civilian casualty claims in Iraq and Syria – September 2017

As strikes targeting ISIS in Iraq wind down, an air-backed race against Islamic State in Syria has put civilians in extreme danger.
20 Sep, 2017
Update

Intensity of Coalition’s Raqqa bombardment greater than for all of Afghanistan, official data shows

On average one Coalition bomb, missile or artillery shell struck Raqqa every eight minutes in August - with local monitors reporting a devastating toll on civilians
20 Sep, 2017
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Syria

Intensity of Coalition’s Raqqa bombardment greater than for all of Afghanistan, official data shows

On average one Coalition bomb, missile or artillery shell struck Raqqa every eight minutes in August - with local monitors reporting a devastating toll on civilians
6 Sep, 2017
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UN Inquiry ‘gravely concerned’ about Syrian civilians killed by Coalition

The Commission also accused the US of violating international humanitarian law when it bombed a mosque in March.
6 Sep, 2017
Update
Syria

UN Inquiry ‘gravely concerned’ about Syrian civilians killed by Coalition

The Commission also accused the US of violating international humanitarian law when it bombed a mosque in March.
11 Aug, 2017
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Despite public denials, Belgium linked to two confirmed civilian casualty events

Coalition declares as 'credible' two Belgian civilian casualty events - yet secrecy continues
11 Aug, 2017
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Iraq, Syria

Despite public denials, Belgium linked to two confirmed civilian casualty events

Coalition declares as 'credible' two Belgian civilian casualty events - yet secrecy continues
28 Jul, 2017
Update
Iraq, Syria

Children pay high price in fight to take Raqqa from ISIS

Coalition commander plays down high civilian toll in Syria, despite findings of monitors and investigators
28 Jul, 2017
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Children pay high price in fight to take Raqqa from ISIS

Coalition commander plays down high civilian toll in Syria, despite findings of monitors and investigators
12 Jul, 2017
Research

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
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
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
27 Jun, 2017
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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
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
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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
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
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Syria

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

US admits 'preventable error' in attack which struck Syrian mosque complex
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

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
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.
18 Apr, 2017
Update
Syria

New studies confirm Syrian building struck by US drones was a mosque

The US contends that it didn't strike a mosque in Syria - but new analysis and 3D modeling appear to prove them wrong.
18 Apr, 2017
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New studies confirm Syrian building struck by US drones was a mosque

The US contends that it didn't strike a mosque in Syria - but new analysis and 3D modeling appear to prove them wrong.