US Military Strikes in Caribbean: Legal Concerns

U.S. Lawmakers Scrutinize Pentagon Document on Caribbean Drug Boat Strikes: Concerns over Legality and TransparencyU.S. lawmakers are examining a Pentagon document detailing the Trump administrations efforts to stop drug-carrying boats in the Caribbean, following a controversial strike that resulted in the deaths of eleven suspected traffickers. The document, an execute order or EXORD, has raised questions about the chain of command, authority to order strikes, and the use of intelligence. Lawmakers have requested the complete document, feeling the summary provided lacks sufficient detail. The second strike, carried out by Admiral Frank Bradley, has sparked concerns over potential violations of the law of war, which prohibits firing upon shipwrecked individuals. A select group of lawmakers viewed the full video of the strike, describing it as one of the most troubling incidents in their careers. This year has seen twenty U.S. military strikes against suspected drug vessels, leading to over eighty deaths. The legality of killing suspected drug traffickers who pose no immediate threat is being questioned under both U.S. and international law. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.