"The US Southern Command said in a social media post that the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes and alleged that the vessel was operated by designated terrorist organizations."
"The military has killed at least 170 in boat strikes since the Trump administration began targeting vessels in the region in early September, according to the Associated Press."
"Critics argue it was illegal under US and international law to kill civilians suspected of crimes."
"In December, Democratic senator Adam Schiff called on Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary, to resign over the boat strikes, which the senator said were unlawful and unauthorized."
The US military reported killing two individuals in a strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific, claiming they were involved in narco-trafficking. The military did not provide evidence to support these claims. The US Southern Command stated the vessel was operating along known narco-trafficking routes and was linked to terrorist organizations. The operation is part of a broader campaign against drug cartels, which has resulted in numerous fatalities. Critics argue these strikes may violate US and international law regarding civilian casualties.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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