All articles tagged with #extrajudicial killing
The family of a Colombian man, Alejandro Carranza, has filed a human rights complaint against US military strikes off Colombia's coast, claiming his death was an extrajudicial killing, amid broader concerns over US operations targeting drug-carrying vessels in the region.
U.N. experts in international law have condemned the killing of Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri and other fighters in drone strikes on Lebanon, labeling it as extrajudicial killings and murder. Israel has not confirmed or denied involvement, but the U.N. Special Rapporteurs stated that there was no legal basis for geographically unlimited attacks against members of an armed group wherever they are. The killing of Arouri came after Israel's domestic security agency vowed to hunt down Hamas in Lebanon, Turkey, and Qatar.
U.N. experts in international law have condemned the killing of Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri and other fighters in drone strikes on Lebanon, labeling it as extrajudicial killings and murder. Israel has neither confirmed nor denied involvement, but the U.N. Special Rapporteurs stated that there was no legal basis for geographically unlimited attacks against members of an armed group wherever they are. The killing came after Israel's domestic security agency vowed to hunt down Hamas in Lebanon, Turkey, and Qatar.
The killing of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada, allegedly linked to the Indian government, could be a violation of international law and Canada's sovereignty. If proven true, it would constitute a breach of customary international law and the UN Charter. Canada could pursue recourse internationally, potentially through the International Court of Justice or the UN Human Rights Committee. However, the likelihood of a case going to court depends on the evidence, political will, and response from India. Domestic opportunities for recourse include pursuing criminal responsibility and civil cases against India. Taking a strong stance in an international forum could set a legal precedent and deter similar actions in the future.
An official autopsy report has found that Manuel “Tortuguita” Terán, an Atlanta activist, was shot at least 57 times by police during a raid on the Defend Atlanta Forest, Stop Cop City encampment in January. The report found no trace of gunpowder residue on Terán's hands, contradicting police claims that Terán had shot first. The activist's killing highlights the stakes of stopping the $90 million police training center from being built atop a huge swath of the Atlanta forest, as it perpetuates the sort of “counterinsurgency” police tactic that led to Terán's death.