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UN human rights chief: U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats ‘unacceptable’

UN human rights chief: U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats ‘unacceptable’

Summary

The U.N. human rights chief stated that U.S. military strikes on boats in the Caribbean and Pacific suspected of carrying illegal drugs are not acceptable. The chief wants an investigation into these actions, as this is the first time such criticism has come from a U.N. organization.

Key Facts

  • The U.N. human rights chief is Volker Türk.
  • The strikes happened in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean.
  • The boats were allegedly carrying illegal drugs from South America.
  • The U.N. calls these military strikes "unacceptable."
  • The U.N. wants the U.S. to stop these attacks and investigate them.
  • A spokesperson for the U.N. relayed the message at a regular briefing.
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