As the world urbanizes, so too do conflicts
It is estimated that some 50 million people now suffer the horrific consequences of urban warfare – a trend that is likely to continue as more and more people concentrate in towns and cities.
Many of these conflicts are fought using weapons designed to deliver large explosive force from a distance and over a wide area. Most of these weapons are ill-adapted for use in urban and other population centres, and their impact is devastating. They destroy lives, livelihoods, vital infrastructure and people's futures.
