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UN report says US strikes on alleged drug boats may violate international law
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US strikes reported since September last year
A UN special rapporteur said US attacks on vessels allegedly carrying drugs in the Pacific and Caribbean violated international law and may constitute crimes against humanity. The attacks since September 2025 have killed at least 223 people, and the report says they have not reduced drug flows and cost about $4.7 billion.
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A UN report concluded that recent US airstrikes on vessels allegedly trafficking drugs breached international law.
3 of 3 sources“The assessment found: ... The strikes breached international self-defence law”
AllegedThe UN report said the strikes could constitute crimes against humanity.
3 of 3 sources“Mr Saul also said he found "reasonable grounds" that the strikes constituted a crime against humanity”