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

The United Nations released a report examining U.S. military strikes on boats in international waters that officials said were being used to transport drugs. The report stated that at least 68 strikes occurred and concluded they were not carried out in self-defense. The UN assessment indicated the strikes may constitute crimes against humanity under international law. The U.S. military has characterized the operations as part of counter-narcotics efforts in regions where drug trafficking organizations operate.

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