Cluster munitions warfare in Afghanistan : the public health implications of Operation Enduring Freedom

Author

Elisabeth L. Fagan, California State University, Monterey Bay

Date

2009

Document Type

Capstone Project

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Department

Social, Behavioral & Global Studies

Abstract

What are the long-term effects of modern warfare on public health? In 2001 U.S. Air Force B-1 bombers dropped CBU-87 cluster bomb units on Afghanistan. Intended for terrorist targets, these weapons failed to discriminate. In addition to reaching intended targets, they also rained down upon the civilian population. The full extent of public health implications remains undefined. Although the international community came together to ban the use of cluster munitions in 2008, the United States Department of Defense maintains that cluster munitions pose an insignificant risk to civilians and remain a legitimate and vitally important weapon of war.

Comments

Capstone Project (B.A.) Global Studies Department

Recommended Citation

Fagan, Elisabeth L., "Cluster munitions warfare in Afghanistan : the public health implications of Operation Enduring Freedom" (2009). Capstone Projects and Master's Theses. 134.
https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/caps_thes/134