UN warns US drug boat strikes may constitute crimes against humanity

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A United Nations report has raised serious legal concerns over United States military strikes targeting alleged drug-trafficking vessels. The report documented at least 68 such attacks carried out by US forces. UN investigators concluded the strikes did not meet the legal threshold for self-defence under international law. The findings suggest the attacks could potentially amount to crimes against humanity under international legal standards.

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