The use of explosive weapons with wide area effects in populated areas is a particular concern for the United Nations. In this UNIDIR FAQ, our Conventional Arms and Ammunition Programme breaks down the issue.
This FAQ presents brief descriptions of key terms and offers an overview of work done by the Programme to unpack and understand the “reverberating effects” from the use of explosive weapons in populated areas.
Preguntas frecuentes sobre el uso de armas explosivas en zonas pobladas (Spanish translation)
FAQ sur l'Utilisation des Armes Explosives dans les Zones Peuplées (French translation)