Human Rights Watch is appealing to the US Congress to prevent Turkey from transferring $256 million worth of US-made cluster munitions to Ukraine. The organization warns these decades-old weapons present significant dangers to civilian populations. Turkey has formally requested permission from the US to “retransfer” a substantial quantity of cluster munition rockets, missiles, and artillery currently stored in its military reserves. HRW emphasizes the indiscriminate nature of cluster munitions and the long-term harm they cause due to unexploded ordnance. The group argues that supplying these weapons undermines efforts to protect civilians in the ongoing conflict. This request highlights ongoing debates regarding the provision of controversial weapons systems during international conflicts and the adherence to humanitarian principles. The appeal underscores the potential for civilian harm and calls for a reassessment of the proposed transfer.