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UN Chief Declares US Military Strikes Against Drug Boats Illegal

UN Chief Declares US Military Strikes Against Drug Boats Illegal

Summary

The U.N. human rights chief has criticized the United States for military strikes on boats it claims carry drugs in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean. The chief described these actions as "unacceptable" and called for an investigation and for the U.S. to stop such attacks.

Key Facts

  • The U.N. human rights chief is Volker Türk.
  • The U.N. has called U.S. military strikes on alleged drug boats "unacceptable."
  • The strikes are happening in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean.
  • The U.N. urged the U.S. to stop these attacks immediately.
  • Ravina Shamdasani is a spokeswoman for the U.N. human rights office.
  • The U.N. has requested an investigation into these strikes.
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