Airwars monthly assessment: May 2018
Coalition-attributed civilian casualties in Syria were up during May, while those blamed on Russia were sharply down.
Tag: civilian casualties
‘That’s just how we do it.’ Minister upholds court’s decision not to identify Dutch civilian harm events
Despite cross party calls for greater disclosure, the Defence Minister confirmed that no further details of four events will be released.
After more than a year of denials, Coalition admits killing 40 civilians in controversial strike
While credible reports of large numbers of civilians killed at al Mansoura emerged within hours, it has taken the Coalition 16 months to concede any harm.
Amnesty says US-led Coalition likely violated international law at Raqqa
Investigators traveled to Raqqa and spoke with more than 100 witnesses and victims, with their report highlighting the deaths of dozens of members of just four families.
Airwars monthly assessment: April 2018
Civilian fatalities from international military actions in both Iraq and Syria were at record low levels during April.
Airwars monthly assessment: March 2018
More than 1,200 civilians were alleged killed by Russian actions in Syria during March – setting a grim new record
Counting the dead in Mosul
Thousands of civilians were killed during the battle for Mosul, but there is no official death toll.
Australia admits killing two civilians during battle for Mosul
Australia remains the only American ally to admit any civilian harm after almost four years of strikes