US strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific kills one
A US military strike on a boat in the Eastern Pacific, believed to be involved in drug trafficking, resulted in one death and left two individuals stranded. This incident is part of a broader military operation named 'Southern Spear', which has reportedly killed at least 194 people since September. Rights organizations have raised concerns that such strikes may constitute extrajudicial killings, as they often target individuals who do not pose an immediate threat.
- ▪A US military attack killed one alleged drug trafficker and left two survivors at sea.
- ▪The operation is part of a campaign called 'Southern Spear', which has resulted in numerous fatalities since last year.
- ▪Legal experts warn that these strikes may amount to extrajudicial killings targeting civilians.
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News|ConflictUS strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific kills oneDozens of attacks since September have killed at least 194 people in US operation dubbed ‘Southern Spear’.ListenListen (2 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoA video posted on social media by the US Southern Command shows a boat speeding through water before exploding into flames [Screengrab/AP]By Al Jazeera Staff, AFP and APPublished On 27 May 202627 May 2026A US military attack on what it called a drug trafficking boat in the Eastern Pacific has killed a person and left two others stranded at sea, officials said, in continuation of a pattern that has raised alarm among global rights organisations.“One male narco-terrorist was killed…
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