Experts say injuries consistent with white phosophorus, which is banned for use against humans
The United Nation's humanitarian chief has called for a full investigation after The Telegraph reported that civilians had suffered horrific injuries consistent with the use of white phosphorus during fighting in northern Ethiopia.
The Telegraph obtained exclusive footage and accounts of witnesses and victims smuggled out of the mountainous region of Tigray showing civilians with burns covering their bodies.
Leading chemical weapons experts said that the wounds were consistent with white phosphorus, which is not considered a chemical weapon but is banned from use against human targets under international law.
“These are alarming reports and they need to be investigated fully,” said Mark Lowcock.
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