All reports
-
20 AugAOAV’s written evidence published for the inquiry into ‘The Role of Parliament in the UK Constitution: Authorising the Use of Military Force’
Action on Armed Violence (AOAV) provided written evidence on Parliament’s role in authorising the use of airstrikes in Iraq and Syria.
-
20 Aug40 killed and injured by airstrikes in Idlib
On August 16th 2019, Russian airstrikes on a gathering of internally displaced persons (IDPs) near Hass town in Syria’s Idlib province, killed at least 15 and injured more than 25.
-
19 AugKabul wedding blast kills more than 60
On Saturday, August 17th 2019, a suicide bomber targeted a wedding in Afghanistan's capital, Kabul. The bombing left 63 dead and over 180 wounded.
-
15 AugNew evidence to UK government documents Saudi cover-up of unlawful airstrikes in Yemen
It was reported today, August 15th 2019, that new evidence submitted to the UK government by an international group, documents that the Saudi-led coalition has covered up evidence of unlawful airstrikes on civilian targets in Yemen.
-
15 AugOut of sight: British press ignores the continuing horror in Afghanistan
An examination of UK news outlets shows that some of Britain's most influential press outlets have severely under-reported civilian casualties from explosive weapons in Afghanistan.
-
13 AugBritish media significantly underreporting explosive violence incidents in Afghanistan, review reveals
July 2019 was the worst month for civilian casualties from explosive weapons in Afghanistan for almost a decade. AOAV investigates whether this was reflected in the media.
-
9 AugExplosive violence in July 2019
In July 2019, Action on Armed Violence (AOAV) recorded 4,016 deaths and injuries from 423 incidents of explosive violence around the world.
-
7 AugOver 150 killed and injured by car bomb in Afghanistan’s capital
Today, August 7th 2019, a suicide car bomb in Kabul killed at least 14 and injured 145. The vehicle was detonated outside a police station in the capital.
-
5 AugAirstrike in Libya kills more than 40
Yesterday, August 4th 2019, an airstrike by the eastern Libyan forces on the town of Murzuq killed at least 43 and wounded 51.
-
5 AugWorst month for Afghan civilians in over eight years of casualty recording
Last month, Action on Armed Violence (AOAV) recorded over 1,000 civilian casualties from explosive violence in Afghanistan.
-
2 AugMissile attack and suicide bombings kill at least 40 in Yemen
Yesterday, August 1st 2019, a missile struck a military parade in Yemen’s port city of Aden, while suicide bombers targeted a police station.
-
1 Aug
Roadside bomb kills over 30 on bus in Afghanistan
Yesterday, July 31st 2019, a roadside bomb struck a bus in Afghanistan’s Farah province, killing at least 32 and injuring a further 15.