UN Condemns US Boat Strikes as Violations of International Law Amid Rising Casualties
The Trump administration faces severe criticism as it admits to a lack of clarity regarding the identities of those killed in military strikes targeting alleged drug smuggling boats in the Caribbean and Pacific. Reports reveal that the Pentagon has conducted several strikes on these vessels, resulting in at least 61 fatalities. The UN human rights chief has condemned these attacks as violations of international law, calling for an investigation into the actions. The strikes have raised fears of extrajudicial killings and regional conflict, prompting both domestic and international scrutiny. Recent incidents in which 14 alleged drug traffickers were killed have intensified concerns, with neighboring Mexico expressing worries about the safety of its citizens at sea. As the United States escalates its military campaign against drug trafficking, questions about the legality and humanitarian implications of these actions continue to grow.
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