US Boat Strikes Raise Crimes Against Humanity Concerns
🐿️ The Squirrel's Take
The US might want to rethink its 'just say no' approach when the UN says your anti-drug campaign looks more like a crime spree.
💡 Why it matters
This finding could trigger international legal proceedings and force the US to justify or halt a campaign that has killed hundreds under the guise of drug interdiction.
A UN special rapporteur has found reasonable grounds to believe US strikes on alleged drug boats in the Pacific and Caribbean since September 2025 constitute crimes against humanity, with over 230 deaths across at least 68 attacks.
📡 Where we spotted it (2)
BBC News
US strikes on alleged drug boats could be crimes against humanity, says UN
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The Guardian
US strikes on alleged drug boats may constitute ‘crimes against humanity’, UN expert says
5h ago
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