Briefing Paper Armed Drones

During this year’s United Nations General Assembly First Committee discussions on disarmament, states and civil society groups are working to address the issues arising from the use of armed drones. To inform delegates during these discussions, PAX has published a briefing paper detailing the risks which the use of armed drones create for human rights, international law, and international security. The paper builds upon on two reports produced by PAX: one on the implications of the rise of upcoming drone producers, titled ‘Unmanned Ambitions’, and another forthcoming report to be launched during a side event at First Committee titled ‘Human Rights & Human Realities’. This report explains legal principles which are often violated during the use of armed drones, with the help of real-life examples of drone strike victims and their cries for justice.

The briefing paper ‘Debating Armed Drones’ also contains concrete recommendations which states can use to formulate policy responses to these issues, such as increasing transparency and accountability, articulating their armed drone policies, and supporting an international inclusive process which addresses the export and use of armed drones. The briefing paper can be found in full here.

 

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