Under the Geneva Sammelan, “recommendations” for the application of kinetic projectile (eg model 1325) discouraged the police from targeting the faces of protesters, as they may result in “skull fractures and brain damage, eye damage (including permanent blindness) and even death.” The use of kinetic projectile from a high area, such as in an opposition, may increase the risk of shooting in the head of the protesters. Targeting the torso can cause damage to vital organs and results in body entry, especially when it is removed at the border. The caliber and velocity of the projection, as well as the materials from which they are formed, will also affect the severity of the injury.
In addition, the Geneva Conference specifies the conditions of possible illegal use of these weapons and meet the rules:
- Kinetic projectile should not be removed in automatic mode.
- Firing several projects at the same time does not comply with the principles of need and proportionality.
- The effects of the projectile should be tested and authorized to ensure that they are sufficient for a safe area without using excessive energy that can cause injury.
- Kinetic ammunition weapons should not be used to target the face, face or neck.
“Less deadly”
Most countries keep the specific names of models confidential that they use to prevent protests. For example, some governments purchase under generic designations, such as “40 mm launcher”, citing makes or models, it is difficult to accountability and verify the illegal use of these devices.
For example, in Mexico, the Secretariat of the National Defense launched 70,000 long and short-range 40-mm caliber gas project in November 2022, launched the tender la-007000999-e818-2022 along with smoking ammunition and liquid marking, L universalThe specifications do not show launcher or manufacturers brands or models.
Only the country, such as Canada, contains models of their “non -” non -“non -” weapons “. Similar records are not present in Mexico or Latin America.
Pen Arms GL -1 or similar weapons application as well as defense technology is seen in 1325, social protests, often documented by Amnesty International, who accuses them of derogatory use against peaceful citizens. And, as “less deadly” is postponed, they can cause serious injuries and violations of human rights. Also, the organization, in its 2023 report “My eye exploded“Demands the use of 40-mm gas or effect projectile against peaceful citizens.
According to an assessment by the National Human Rights Institute in Chile, police action during the protests began in October 2019 resulted in over 440 eye injuries, with more than 30 cases of eye damage or eye breakage.
This story was originally published Wired n aspanol And has been translated from Spanish.
