Over the past few week there has been increasing attention to the issues raised by the growing use of armed unmanned drones. As protests at factories and bases have taken place, newspapers have begun to editorialize, politicians have formed committees… Read More ›
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A picture's worth a thousand words: drone crew insignia
Just come across some uniform patches of USAF drone pilots and crew on this military memorabilia site. Apparently these are semi-offical ‘morale patches‘. The two patches at the bottom are the more restrained, official patches, being worn by British drone pilots and crew of RAF… Read More ›
One Week to Drone Wars Conference
Next Saturday, 18th September, peace campaigners, researchers and the public will come together in central London to examine the growing phenomenon of drone wars. The conference, organised by the Fellowship of Reconciliation (FoR) will take place at the University of London… Read More ›
Amnesty International: Attacks from US Aerial Drones in Pakistan
Amnesty International USA have published a new report, As if Hell Fell on Me’: The Human Rights Crisis in Northwest Pakistan, looking at the impact on civilians of the onging conflict in Northwest Pakistan. Describing the area as a “human rights free zone”, the… Read More ›