US strikes on alleged drug boats may constitute ‘crimes against humanity’, UN finds
Summary
A UN human rights expert says there is reason to believe that US attacks on boats suspected of carrying drugs in the Pacific and Caribbean are crimes against humanity. These strikes, which have killed over 230 people, are said to violate international laws and cannot be justified as self-defense.Key Facts
- Since September 2025, the US has carried out 68 strikes on boats thought to be trafficking drugs by sea.
- These strikes have killed about 223 to 234 people, including four in the most recent attack.
- The UN and human rights experts have described the bombings as extrajudicial killings (killings without legal process).
- The UN special rapporteur, Ben Saul, said the attacks violate rights under international law and are not justified as self-defense.
- US Southern Command announced the strikes target drug traffickers but did not provide proof of their claims.
- President Donald Trump said the strikes reduce 97% of illegal drugs entering the US by sea, but data does not support this.
- Some victims identified were innocent or only minor participants in drug trafficking.
- The US government has not yet commented on the UN findings.
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