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New Research: Behind the Smoke: The Unlawful Use of White Phosphorus

Global Action
February 1, 2024
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New Research: Behind the Smoke: The Unlawful Use of White Phosphorus

Global Action
February 1, 2024

Pine Bluff Arsenal, Monsanto (now Bayer), and Israel Chemical Ltd (ICL) form a significant alliance in the production, storage, and export of white phosphorus munitions along the Mississippi River.

White phosphorus munitions, derived from phosphate rocks, cause severe burns, blindness, and respiratory harm. Recent use by the Israeli Defense Forces in Gaza has led to accusations of war crimes.

The article highlights global condemnation of chemical weapons while pointing out the hypocrisy of nations, including the US, manufacturing and exporting them.

You can read the full article on the corruption tracker website: https://corruption-tracker.org/blog/behind-the-smoke-the-unlawful-use-of-white-phosphorus

Pine Bluff Arsenal, Monsanto (now Bayer), and Israel Chemical Ltd (ICL) form a significant alliance in the production, storage, and export of white phosphorus munitions along the Mississippi River.

White phosphorus munitions, derived from phosphate rocks, cause severe burns, blindness, and respiratory harm. Recent use by the Israeli Defense Forces in Gaza has led to accusations of war crimes.

The article highlights global condemnation of chemical weapons while pointing out the hypocrisy of nations, including the US, manufacturing and exporting them.

You can read the full article on the corruption tracker website: https://corruption-tracker.org/blog/behind-the-smoke-the-unlawful-use-of-white-phosphorus

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