Abstract
Depleted uranium ammunition has only recently been brought to the focus with its deployment in the Syrian armed conflict. In contrast to enriched uranium, depleted uranium has been rated less critically, regulatory measures by single states or within the international community found relatively few supporters. This results primarily from the lack of conclusive evidence of health risks and environmental damage or studies publishing disputed findings. This article provides an overview on the contemporary deployment practices of depleted uranium ammunition as well as on the legal framework governing its use. Regulations stemming from the field of disarmament and arms control as well as humanitarian law, restricting and potentially rejecting any deployment, are analysed in detail.
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