IRW launches joint report ‘After the Strike’
Events
The recordings of the sold-out live event in De Balie with, among others, Pulitzer Prize winner Azmat Khan are now available online.
Here you will find a variety of relevant publications, op-eds, events, and podcasts published by ourselves and others.
Remote warfare is only remote for some. While politicians portray it as riskless, algorithmic targeting and ‘precision’ airstrikes often lead to widescale civilian casualties. These casualties are often denied, kept secret or undercounted to maintain the myth of a clean war. In response, a growing community of scholars and NGOs have utilised remote-sensing techniques to monitor civilian harm. The resulting contestation of the exact numbers of civilian casualties has provoked intense debate. This raises pressing questions about the impact of the violence executed and democratic control.
Reflections on the new Dutch civilian harm transparency policy
Commentary
IRW and partners reflect on the recent policy changes they helped shape
Dutch House of Representatives to vote on use of armed drones
Commentary
One day after the Dutch armed forces made the first test-flight with a brand new MQ-9 Reaper, the Dutch House of Representatives will vote on a resolution to allow for its armament. IRW argues a more thorough debate is required.
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
Join the launch of IRW’s joint report on remote warfare & civilian harm in Hawija
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
Dutch journalist makes documentary with victims of Hawija airstrike
Documentary
In 'Als de Bom Valt’, Danny Ghosen travels to Hawija to let the victims of the 2015 Dutch airstrike share their story.
Liesbeth Zegveld sues Dutch state on behalf of Hawija victims
News
Dr Gould discusses Zegveld’s case in the NOS podcast 'Met het Oog op Morgen'.
IRW discusses civilian harm in The Independent
News
IRW’s Dr. Lauren Gould was interviewed for an article in The Independent about the negative effects of states failing to take responsibility for civilian casualties.
The ‘Civilian Casualty Files’: How US precision airstrikes caused thousands of civilian deaths
News
In a series of New York Times publications, Azmat Khan exposes the true human toll of American airstrikes.
IRW discusses the case of Hawija at PAX Protection of Civilians Conference
Conference
Event: Dr Lauren Gould, Project Leader of IRW, speaks about ongoing research on the 2015 Dutch airstrike of Hawija at the PAX Protection of Civilians Conference