urban conflict

In this episode, INEW discusses the consequences of explosive weapons by bringing together survivors’ voices from Raqqa in Syria, as well as voices from the ground, including a trauma doctor from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and Head of Humanitarian Affairs at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). The episode also discusses the specific type of physical harms that occur from this method of warfare with the Centre for Blast Injuries Studies of Imperial College London and lastly speaks to what INEW and its members wants to see in the new political declaration to protect civilians from the use of explosive weapons in populated areas.

Dr Wendy Pullan discusses the work of her research group looking at veryday life and the possibilities for transformation in Belfast, Jerusalem and other divided cities. ‘Conflict in Cities and the Contested State’ focuses on divided cities as key sites in territorial conflicts over state and national identities, cultures and borders.

Dr Wendy Pullan discusses the work of her research group looking at veryday life and the possibilities for transformation in Belfast, Jerusalem and other divided cities. ‘Conflict in Cities and the Contested State’ focuses on divided cities as key sites in territorial conflicts over state and national identities, cultures and borders.