MAPW welcomes the report into alleged war crimes and continues to call for an end to the prosecution of military lawyer David McBride.
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Health and Security
In this global crisis, it’s healthcare workers – not soldiers – who are on the frontlines, and it’s clear that the true security of our community depends on a commitment to health and welfare for all. Our task at MAPW is to translate this new awareness into a fundamental reimagining of Australia’s notions of “security”.
UK Ruling on Arms Sales Should Trigger Australian Ban
The Medical Association for Prevention of War welcomes the UK Court of Appeal’s finding that arms sales to Saudi Arabia are unlawful. Australia must now immediately suspend all military exports to Saudi Arabia.
Australian Weapons Trade, Subsidies, Fuel Yemen Crisis
The failure to acknowledge the role of Australian weapons sales in perpetuating the human catastrophe in Yemen is unsustainable.
Political Interference in Medical Decisions Unethical
Medical Association for Prevention of War calls on the Federal Parliament to pass the Urgent Medical Treatment Bill. Dr Sue Wareham will address a rally of supporters outside Parliament House, Canberra, from 11am today.
Civilian Deaths in Mosul
The news of possible civilian deaths from Australia’s role in the bombing of Mosul, Iraq, in early 2017 reminds us of the tragedy of the war in that country. But it should not surprise us.