Pentagon releases plan to mitigate civilian casualties in U.S. airstrikes
CBSAPR 2022
The international community must step up its efforts to prevent conflict, protect civilians, and preserve peace by finding political solutions to war. Civilians have suffered the deadly effects of armed conflict for too long — this report is a call for action to break the deadly cycle of armed conflict and hunger.
While the UN Security Council promised to protect civilians in armed conflicts over two decades ago, most of its permanent members have played a part in aggravating civilian suffering — with some indiscriminately bombing hospitals, schools, and homes. Unfortunately, almost all permanent members continue to export arms to warring countries, aiding in war crimes and fueling the world's worst humanitarian crises.