The number of civilians reported killed in explosions nearly halved in 2020 to the lowest level in a decade
The number of civilian casualties in conflicts around the world plummeted during the Covid-19 pandemic, a new report shows.
Last year, an average of 10 civilians a day were reported killed by explosive weapons, compared with 18 in 2019, according to analysis by Action on Armed Violence (AOAV), a London-based charity.