UN calls for drone regulation in conflict zones

critical · Deutsche Welle · 15 Jun 2026 · 17:30 UTC · War & Militarization · 1 min read

Summary

Documents systematic use of autonomous weapons causing mass civilian deaths with inadequate regulation or accountability, exemplifying militarized technology's dystopian potential in conflict zones.

UN rights chief Volker Türk said more than 1,000 civilians in Sudan have been killed this year by drone attacks. The UN has called for regulation and accountability to prevent similar atrocities.

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