US military strikes another boat in Pacific, bringing death toll above 200
Summary
The US military conducted another strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three people and raising the total death toll from recent attacks above 200. The strikes target boats accused of smuggling drugs, but the US government has not provided clear evidence to support these claims, leading to questions about the legality of the operations.Key Facts
- The US military carried out a third strike in one week against a boat accused of drug smuggling.
- The latest strike killed three men and increased the death toll in these operations to 202.
- The US Southern Command said the boat was linked to a designated terrorist organization but did not show evidence.
- The strike was ordered by General Francis L. Donovan, the top US military leader in Latin America.
- Video of the attack was released in color for the first time, showing the boat catching fire and debris in the water.
- The US government claims to be in armed conflict with Latin American drug cartels.
- Human rights groups like Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International call the strikes unlawful killings.
- The American Civil Liberties Union says the US government’s claims about these boats are unproven and create fear.
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