Analysis of a video released by the Egyptian Armed Forces proves beyond doubt that banned cluster munitions have been used in recent airstrikes in North Sinai, Amnesty International said today. This new video confirms our worst fears, that the Egyptian Armed Forces are using cluster bombs in North Sinai. The two cluster bombs dropped were of the type Mk 20 Rockeyes dispensers that dispense the same type of 247 Mk 118 cluster submunitions. Cluster bombs are banned under international law for a very good reason,” said Najia Bounaim. The military has requested the urgent deployment of medical reinforcements to North Sinai and neighbouring governorates given the increased military presence in the area.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 01, 2018 00:00 UTC