Yemen: The Unheard Voices
Report
Research report from Maha Al-Buhar on how the Saudi-led coalition's airstrikes in Yemen are interpreted and contested by civilians on the receiving end.
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.
After the Dust Settles: Seeking Acknowledgement and Justice
Report
How was the 2015 bombing on Hawija experienced and interpreted on social media? A team of students from Utrecht University collaborated with IRW and PAX to answer this question. Their findings are now available in a research report.
Collateral damage: Crushing the myths of accuracy and accountability in modern warfare
Op-ed
The latest article in The Conversation by IRW co-founders Dr Lauren Gould and Prof Dr Jolle Demmers alongside Dr Nora Stel.
Strategic ignorance and the legitimation of remote warfare: The Hawija bombardments
Article
This article by IRW Dr Lauren Gould and Dr Nora Stel was recently published by Security Dialogue.
IRW, PAX, and Airwars conduct joint research project on civilian harm in Hawija
Project
PAX tells Airwars what they observed and heard while walking through Hawija and talking to the victims of the 2015 Dutch airstrike that killed 70 and destroyed over 400 buildings.
Remote Warfare: Interdisciplinary Perspectives
Podcast
Don't miss IRW's Lauren Gould and Jolle Demmers on the latest episode of the #WarPod!
Book launch & panel discussion: On Civilian Harm
Events
PAX's launch of the book 'On Civilian Harm' including the panel discussion featuring IRW's Lauren Gould.
After Hawija: The Way Forward for the Dutch Ministry of Defence
Recommendations
In this post, we provide the statement from the consortium of civil society organisations, including IRW, which reflects on the "Roadmap Process" with the Dutch MoD.
The conversation about civilian harm is our responsibility
Op-ed
Nike Wenthol and Marrit Woudwijk reflect on the latest judicial developments regarding Srebrenica and reflect on what lessons can be learnt.
Voices from Hawija: Listening six years later
Commentary
Today marks 6 years exactly since the Dutch airstrike on Hawija. Researchers at IRW Isa Zoetbrood and Guusje Bloemen together with Ali Maleki, research consultant at PAX for peace, introduce our joint ongoing research with local partner Al-Ghad that investigates the civilian harm effects of the airstrike.