Research

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

292 posts
15 Sep, 2017
Update
Iraq, Syria

Former Coalition commander Lt Gen Townsend responds to Airwars article on Raqqa

Lt Gen Stephen Townsend, former commander of the US-led Coalition, takes issue with Airwars assessments of Raqqa civilian casualties
6 Sep, 2017
Update

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.
29 Aug, 2017
Update

Civilian deaths mount in Raqqa amid Coalition denials

The Coalition's top commander has repeatedly questioned whether large numbers of civilians are dying, even as international investigations are released.
29 Aug, 2017
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Syria

Civilian deaths mount in Raqqa amid Coalition denials

The Coalition's top commander has repeatedly questioned whether large numbers of civilians are dying, even as international investigations are released.
17 Aug, 2017
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International airstrikes and civilian casualty claims in Iraq and Syria: July 2017

Coalition munition use - and civilian deaths - each drop by one third at Raqqa, as SDF campaign to capture city slows
17 Aug, 2017
Research

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

Coalition munition use - and civilian deaths - each drop by one third at Raqqa, as SDF campaign to capture city slows
11 Aug, 2017
Update

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

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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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
17 Jul, 2017
Update

Coalition civilian casualty claims double under Donald Trump

Our investigation for the Daily Beast examines why likely civilian deaths in the war against ISIS have doubled under Donald Trump
17 Jul, 2017
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Iraq, Syria

Coalition civilian casualty claims double under Donald Trump

Our investigation for the Daily Beast examines why likely civilian deaths in the war against ISIS have doubled under Donald Trump
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
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
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
15 Jun, 2017
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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
26 May, 2017
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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
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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
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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
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.
9 May, 2017
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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