Ukraine: New report finds escalation in armed conflicts worldwide causes over 80 percent surge in civilian casualties from explosive weapons
Countries: Afghanistan, Algeria, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Benin, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Canada, Central African Republic, China, Colombia, Congo, Cyprus, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Georgia, Germany, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Israel, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Libya, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Mexico, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, Niger, Nigeria, occupied Palestinian territory, Oman, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Poland, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Spain, Sudan, Sweden, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Türkiye, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Western Sahara, Yemen
Sources: Handicap International - Humanity & Inclusion, International Network on Explosive Weapons
According to the report, explosive weapons used in cities, towns and villages caused at least 20,793 civilian deaths and injuries around the world in 2022, compared with at least 11,343 in 2021.
