The particles continue to burn unless deprived of atmospheric oxygen," it states in notes on the weapon. "These weapons are particularly nasty because white phosphorus continues to burn until it ...

"In each case, when white phosphorus is used in densely populated areas, this is associated with the risk of very serious burns and suffering (for civilians) for the rest of their lives ...

White phosphorus is a highly incendiary substance ... Upon exposure to oxygen, it ignites and produces dense white smoke, causing severe burns upon contact with skin. The use of white phosphorous ...

As an incendiary weapon, white phosphorus burns fiercely and can set cloth, fuel, ammunition and other combustibles on fire, and cause serious burns or death.

Indonesia may have again used the chemical weapon White Phosphorus on indigenous West Papuans in Kiwirok. I am calling for an ...

White phosphorus weapons have horrific effects. The chemical burns at an extreme temperature and sticks to human skin, causing deep third-degree burns. Phosphorus smoke irritates and burns the eyes, ...

A West Papuan advocacy group is calling for an urgent international inquiry into allegations that Indonesian security forces ...