White phosphorus can cause horrific injuries, burning deep into the muscle and bone. It is possible that some of it will only partially burn and could then reignite weeks after being deployed,” senior crisis response adviser at Amnesty International, Donatella Rovera, said.
“We are urging Iraqi and coalition forces never to use white phosphorus in the vicinity of civilians. Even if civilians are not present at the time of its use, due to the residual risks they should not use airburst white phosphorus munitions unless it is absolutely necessary to achieve military objectives which cannot be accomplished through safer means,” Rovera said...
Amnesty international 28.10.16 Iraq: Use of white phosphorus munitions puts civilians at grave risk
L'organisation de droits de l'homme d'Amnesty International a recommandé vivement aux Etats-Unis et au gouvernement irakien de ne pas utiliser des bombes à phosphore blanc aux alentours de Mossoul, mais a aussi ajouté qu'ils auront un droit de le faire, si leurs 'objectifs militaires ne peuvent pas être accomplis par des moyens plus sûrs.'...
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- South Front Amnesty Allows US-led Coalition to Use Phosphorus in Iraq if ‘It Absolutely Necessary