The Centre for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC) is a Washington D.C. based NGO that has worked on behalf of civilians in conflict areas sinds 2003. In an interview for EFAD, we asked how they have been involved with the issues of armed drones and what they want to achieve through their work. ...
During this year's UN General Assembly First Committee, 54 organizations from 20 different countries worldwide are calling on states to work on an international policy response to the misuse of armed drones, and address their possession, use and transfer. You can read the full statement below, or find it in PDF in our repository....
Drones continue to proliferate across the globe, and the African continent is no exception. The advantages drones offer for agricultural, medical, or humanitarian purposes have been well discussed. However, the military use of drones is promising to take off as an increasing number of states and actors in Africa acquire (armed) UAVs. This is particularly exemplified by the undergoing construction...
This week news from the Stimson Center, CIVIC, Belarus, Turkey, and a new country profile of Norway. ...