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U.S. use of drones for surveillance and military attacks is on the rise. Drones have been used in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Somalia, Yemen, the Philippines, Libya, Mali, and Lebanon, as well as for domestic surveillance. The Guardian newspaper reports that between 3,000 and 4,500 people have been killed by U.S. drone strikes—over 200 were children, and at least 400 were civilians. Ending drone warfare is a necessary step toward building a more peaceful world.

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Drones: A briefing paper for organizers

AFSC's briefing paper on drones helps organizers take more effective action in the campaign against drone warfare.

Op-ed: It's time for a debate of our nation's drone warfare policies

Drone technology and warfare have far outpaced the ethics to shape policy and the laws to regulate their use. This op-ed, originally published in the Des Moines Register, outlines some of the problems with drone warfare.

Drones 101: An animated presentation for educators and activists

Drones 101 outlines the evolution of the U.S. drone program, provides an explanation of whom it targets and how, and surveys the countries where drones are being used.

"We're not at war with Mexico": Drones in immigration enforcement

AFSC's Mary Zerkel makes the case that using drones in immigration enforcement is a waste of taxpayer money--and questions why the U.S. is using this military technology to patrol the border with Mexico.

Walking the walk: A march against drone warfare

In June of 2013 a group of peace activists set out for a walk across Iowa to protest the Predator drone control center planned for the Iowa National Guard Air Base in Des Moines.

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End the drone war

Call on Congress to repeal the Authorization for the Use of Military force, the post-9/11 Congressional act that is used to justify the use of armed drones.

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