Fatal Footprint : 98% civilians casualties

First report on the worldwide human impact of cluster munitions

On 2 November 2006 Handicap International released a groundbreaking report about the casualties of cluster sub-munitions in 24 affected countries and areas. Unexploded sub munitions continue to injure and kill on a daily basis, and 98% of all casualties are civilians. Sadly, children account for almost a third of these casualties. This global study on the human impact of cluster munitions is more relevant than ever.

Fatal Footprint : 98% civilians casualties

On 2 November 2006 Handicap International released a groundbreaking report about the casualties of cluster sub-munitions in 24 affected countries and areas. Unexploded sub munitions continue to injure and kill on a daily basis, and 98% of all casualties are civilians. Sadly, children account for almost a third of these casualties. This global study on the human impact of cluster munitions is more relevant than ever. A vast majority of affected civilians are men and boys at work. A total of 11,044 casualties were recorded. But with incomplete or non-existent data collection in most areas, this figure is only the tip of the iceberg.