Italian sources
Statement of Newweapons Committee at the International Citizens Tribunal
By Paola Manduca, Geneticist, University of Genoa, Italy. Text prepared for the International Citizens Tribunal, 22-24 February 2008, Brussels.
Depleted uranium, depleted health concerns
By Anes Alic in Sarajevo for ISN Security Watch (29/10/07)
Abstract: As a growing number of Italian soldiers who served in the Balkans meet their death due to serious illness, the specter of 'Balkan Syndrome' and the effects of depleted uranium are again in the spotlight.
Evidences of new weapons are arising in the Israel-Lebanon war
By Paola Manduca, Geneticist, University of Genoa. Published on Il Manifesto on 8 August 2006
Abstract: By now there are countless reports, from hospitals, witnesses, armament experts and journalists that strongly suggest that in the present offensive of Israeli forces against Lebanon and Gaza 'new weapons' are being used.
Monitoring and treatment of individual injured by phosphorus and DU
Abstract: White phosphorus results in painful chemical burn injuries. The resultant burn typically appears as a necrotic area with a yellowish colour and characteristic garlic like odour. White phosphorus is highly lipid soluble and as such, is believed to have rapid dermal penetration once particles are embedded under the skin. Few studies have investigated the degree of tissue destruction associated with white phosphorus injuries. In the experimental animal model, most tissue destruction appears to be secondary to the heat generated by oxidation.
Newweapons Commitee asks for re-opening investigations to UNHCR
Open letter to the Human Rights Council of the United Nations. Published on 23 Maj 2007.
Depleted uranium, depleted health concerns
Published on Swiss Federal Institute of Technology website on 20 October 2007.
Abstract: As a growing number of Italian soldiers who served in the Balkans meet their death due to serious illness, the specter of 'Balkan Syndrome' and the effects of depleted uranium are again in the spotlight.
Relation of Italian parliamentary committee on DU related diseases among military personnel
Report of the Italian parliamentary committee of inquiry on the deaths and serious illnesses that have struck the Italian military personnel employed in international peacekeeping missions on the conditions on the conservation and use of depleted uranium in military exercises on national territory. Published on 1 March 2006.
Second report of Italian Governmental Commission on DU related diseases in Bosnia and Kosovo
Second report of the committee established by the Minister of Defence on the incidence of malignant neoplasms among the military personnel used in Bosnia and Kosovo. Published on 28 Maj 2001.
Original title: "Seconda relazione della commissione istituita dal ministro della Difesa sull’incidenza di neoplasie maligne tra i militari impiegati in Bosnia e Kossovo".
Report of Italian Governmental Commission on DU related diseases in Bosnia and Kosovo
Preliminary relation of Commission of Italian Ministry of Defense on incidence of malignant neoplasms among Italian military personnel in Bosnia and Kosovo. Published on 19 March 2001.
Original title: "Relazione preliminare della commissione istituita dal ministro della Difesa sull’incidenza di neoplasie maligne tra i militari impiegati in Bosnia e Kossovo".
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