Amnesty warns against using white phosphorus in Mosul siege ‘unless absolutely necessary’

‘Amnesty International has urged the Iraqi government and US-backed coalition not to use white phosphorus bombs in the vicinity of Mosul, warning of devastating health consequences for civilians who are trying to flee the Islamic State-held city.
The human rights watchdog claimed to have received credible evidence based on photographs and witness testimony which allegedly proves the use of white phosphorus munitions in the village of Karemlesh on October 20, about 20km east of Mosul.’
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