he UN Secretary-General has drawn on Action on Armed Violence data in a new General Assembly report, citing AOAV figures on global IED incidents, civilian casualties and the growing use of drones.
UN Secretary-General cites AOAV data in new global report on improvised explosive devices
UN Secretary-General urges immediate adoption of political declaration amid concerns over explosive weapons in populated areas
The UN Secretary-General’s annual report on civilian protection in conflict zones highlights the grave impact of explosive weapons on civilians, especially in populated areas, praises the adoption of a political declaration aimed at strengthening civilian protection, and urges states to swiftly endorse and implement it to prevent further harm.