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After the Strike

This project investigates the direct, reverberating and compounding civilian harm effects of a 2015 Dutch airstrike on Hawija, Iraq. This was just one of over 34.000 airstrikes conducted by the US-led Coalition against ISIS across Syria and Iraq. ‘After the Strike’ examines not only the devastating physical, psychological and infrastructural toll of remote airstrikes in urban rebel-held areas but also the meanings civilians ascribe to the harm inflicted upon them. It underscores how unresolved grievances and unmet demands for acknowledgment, apology, and individual compensation may sow the seeds for future violence.

Civilian Harm
Commentary
24 March 2025
24/03/25

IRW supports PAX’s reflections on Dutch apologies as an important step for Hawija residents

Commentary
PAX published a reflection on the Dutch Minister of Defense’s formal apology for the Hawija airstrike. IRW supports its key conclusion.
Civilian Harm
Commentary
Jolle Demmers, Lauren Gould
30 January 2025
30/01/25

Commissie Sorgdrager concludes ‘Too Little, Too Late’

Jolle Demmers et al
Commentary
IRW reviews Comissie Sorgdragers report on the lessons learned from Dutch Coalition bombing of Hawija
Civilian Harm
Commentary
Lauren Gould
18 January 2024
18/01/24

Rechter eist meer transparantie van Defensie in de Hawija zaak

Lauren Gould
Commentary
Op 17 januari eiste de rechter in een tussenvonnis meer transparantie van Defensie over de aanloop tot het bombardement op Hawija. IRW’s Lauren Gould reflecteert in een opiniestuk op de betekenis van de uitspraak.
Civilian Harm
Media
Lauren Gould
21 November 2022
21/11/22

Reverberating civilian harm effects after the Hawija bombardments

Lauren Gould
Media
On episode 68 of the Asymmetrical Haircuts podcast, IRW’s Lauren Gould dives into the ripple civilian harm effects of the Dutch 2015 airstrike on Hawija, Iraq.
Civilian Harm
Events
Lauren Gould et al
12/12/22

Who holds our military to account?

Lauren Gould et al
Events
Join IRW researchers in the Tivoli for the launch of their latest book and a lively debate on remote warfare, civilian harm and democratic control
Civilian Harm
Article
Machiko Kanetake
19 September 2022
19/09/22

Reverberating civilian harm effects under international humanitarian law

Machiko Kanetake
Article
Dr. Machiko Kanetake reflects on IRW’s 'After the Strike' report and the way its findings should influence debates in international humanitarian law.
Civilian Harm
Book
Lauren Gould et al
17 September 2022
17/09/22

IRW researchers publish book on Hawija bombardments

Lauren Gould et al
Book
In its latest book publication, IRW brings together researchers, politicians, NGOs, lawyers, and victims of the 2015 Dutch F16 bombing of Hawija to reflect on remote warfare, civilian harm and democratic control.
Civilian Harm
Events
Lauren Gould et al
13/04/22

IRW launches joint report ‘After the Strike’

Lauren Gould et al
Events
The recordings of the sold-out live event in De Balie with, among others, Pulitzer Prize winner Azmat Khan are now available online.
Civilian Harm
Report
08 April 2022
08/04/22

After the strike: Exposing the civilian harm effects of the 2015 Dutch airstrike on Hawija

Report
IRW, PAX and Al-Ghad are proud to share their report on the direct and reverberating effects of the 2015 Dutch aistrike on Hawija, Iraq
Civilian Harm
Events
Lauren Gould et al
13/04/22

Join the launch of IRW’s joint report on remote warfare & civilian harm in Hawija

Lauren Gould et al
Events
On April 13, a team of researchers of IRW, PAX and Al-Ghad will present and discuss their findings during a live event at De Balie, Amsterdam

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