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🌍 World 6d ago · 2 sources

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.

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US strikes on alleged drug boats could be crimes against humanity, says UN

US strikes on alleged drug boats may constitute ‘crimes against humanity’, UN expert says

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