US boat strikes are crimes against humanity, says former ICC prosecutor
Summary
A former prosecutor from the International Criminal Court (ICC) said that recent U.S. airstrikes on drug smuggling boats could be seen as crimes against humanity under international law. The strikes, ordered by President Trump, have killed at least 66 people. The U.S. government argues that the attacks are part of an armed conflict against drug cartels threatening American lives.Key Facts
- A former ICC prosecutor stated that U.S. strikes on drug boats might be crimes against humanity.
- The strikes have resulted in the deaths of at least 66 people in the last two months.
- The Trump administration argues it is in a formal armed conflict with drug traffickers.
- The U.S. does not recognize the jurisdiction of the ICC and has sanctioned its judges.
- Luis Moreno Ocampo, the former ICC prosecutor, says the strikes are a "dangerous" use of force.
- In February, the U.S. classified several Latin American crime groups as terrorist organizations.
- President Trump announced an airstrike on a vessel linked to a Venezuelan crime group in September.
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