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ICRC-IFRC joint statement to the second conference on the Political Declaration on Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas

Second International Conference on the Political Declaration on Strengthening the Protection of Civilians from the Humanitarian Consequences Arising from the Use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas San José, Costa Rica, 18–20 November 2025
A rusted, unexploded mortar round lies on scorched ground in an abandoned area of Gedo’s Luuq district, Somalia. Behind it, twisted metal sheets and damaged structures sit under a heavy, overcast sky, highlighting the destruction left by recent fighting.
Photo: Ismail Taaxta/ICRC