World: ICRC's position on the use of explosive weapons in populated areas

Country: World Source: International Committee of the Red Cross The ICRC has a clear and consistent public position towards all states when it comes to using explosive weapons in populated areas and respecting the rules of war. Explosive weapons with a wide area effect are very likely to have an indiscriminate impact when used in populated areas. In addition to killing and maiming civilians, using these weapons in populated areas can disrupt or destroy essential services that civilians need for