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June 14, 2017 News Release

Iraq/Syria: Danger From US White Phosphorus

Take All Needed Measures to Minimize Civilian Harm

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June 13, 2017 Report

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Detainee Rights, Indiscriminate Attacks, Treatment of Displaced People

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June 8, 2017 Report

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Warring Parties Should Minimize Harm to Civilians

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June 6, 2017 Report

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Coalition, Iraqi Forces Taking Inadequate Precautions

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May 22, 2017 News Release

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Targeting of Army Medical Facility Horrific, Inexcusable

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May 17, 2017 Letter

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May 1, 2017 News Release

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Government Enters Realm of Crimes against Humanity

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April 20, 2017 Report

Yemen: Houthi-Saleh Forces Using Landmines

Cease Use of Banned Weapons; Ensure Clearance, Victim Assistance

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April 18, 2017 News Release

Syria: US Mosque Attack Likely Unlawful

Authorities Failed to Take Necessary Precautions

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March 28, 2017 Report

Iraq: Airstrike Vetting Changes Raise Concerns

Mosul Civilians Describe Deadly Attack

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February 27, 2017 News Release

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February 24, 2017 News Release

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February 16, 2017 Report

Iraq: Looting, Destruction by Forces Fighting ISIS

No Apparent Military Necessity for Home Demolitions

•	Map of recently constructed security network and building demolition in the villages of Khoytlah, Mashirafat al-Jisr, and Ashwa between December 2016 and February 2017.
January 26, 2017 News Release

Iraq: Anti-ISIS Strike Harms 12 Civilians

Attack West of Mosul Highlights Need for Lawful Targeting

Smoke rises from an airstrike during a battle with Islamic State militants in the Tahrer neighborhood of Mosul, Iraq on January 10, 2017.

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