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world5 days ago•4 min saved

ICC Pretrial Moves Duterte Case Forward on Crimes Against Humanity

At The Hague, ICC prosecutors outlined charges that former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte oversaw a deadly anti-drug crackdown and encouraged death squads with fear and rewards; the pretrial hearing seeks to determine if a full trial is warranted on three counts of crimes against humanity, with judges given 60 days to decide. Duterte did not attend; his defense claims the prosecution cherry-picks rhetoric and questions the court's jurisdiction, amid ongoing debate and protests over accountability for killings in the drug war.

via AP News|

#crimes-against-humanity #drug-war #duterte

world8 days ago•2 min saved

US Pacific strike kills three on vessel, drawing legal and rights concerns

The US Southern Command says it attacked a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing three men it alleges were involved in drug trafficking, but no evidence was provided. The operation is part of a broader campaign the article says has killed at least 148 people across 43 attacks since September, prompting criticism from Latin American leaders, legal experts and human-rights advocates who question its legality and accuse the strikes of extrajudicial killings in international waters.

via Al Jazeera|

#drug-trafficking #extrajudicial-killings #international-waters

world22 days ago•2 min saved

Two Dead in Pacific Vessel Strike Draws International Legal Scrutiny

The U.S. Southern Command says two ‘narco-terrorists’ were killed in an attack on a vessel in the eastern Pacific, part of a campaign critics call illegal under international law. The death toll from these strikes has risen to at least 128 across 34+ attacks since September 2025. International legal scholars and rights groups condemn the actions as extrajudicial killings, arguing there is no recognized armed conflict to justify them, while the Trump administration defends them as counter-narcotics measures. Families of victims have raised questions about involvement and accountability.

via Al Jazeera|

#extrajudicial-killings #international-law #narco-terrorists

politics1 month ago•327 min saved

Families sue US government over Caribbean boat strikes, alleging unlawful killings

The families of two Trinidadians, Chad Joseph and Rishi Samaroo, filed a lawsuit accusing the US government of unlawfully killing the men on a boat struck during a Caribbean anti-drug campaign, arguing the strikes lacked legal justification and that the victims had no cartel ties. The suit, which cites the Death on the High Seas Act and Alien Tort Statute, seeks damages and marks a test of the operation’s legality amid ongoing scrutiny of the Trump administration’s maritime strikes against alleged narcotraffickers.

via CNN|

#aclu #caribbean #death-on-the-high-seas-act

world1 month ago•4 min saved

Caribbean airstrike using civilian disguise fuels perfidy debate

New York Times reports that the first Caribbean airstrike on a suspected drug-boat used a plane painted to look civilian, raising perfidy and war-crime concerns; 11 Venezuelans were killed and critics say the operation is illegal and extrajudicial, while the Pentagon defends it as a counter-narcotics action within the law of armed conflict.

via The Guardian|

#airstrikes #civilian-disguise #extrajudicial-killings

world1 month ago•8 min saved

Tanzania Election Violence: Uncovering the Night of Terror and Calls for Reconciliation

During Tanzania's recent elections, police targeted civilians far from protests, resulting in at least 13 deaths in Mwanza and an estimated 700 extrajudicial killings nationwide, amid allegations of deliberate violence against opposition supporters and a crackdown on dissent, raising serious human rights concerns.

via Reuters|

#election-violence #extrajudicial-killings #human-rights

world3 months ago•3 min saved

U.S. Military Destroys Drug Boats, Kills 6 in Pacific

The U.S. military has conducted two more strikes in the Pacific targeting alleged drug-running boats, killing six individuals and raising the total death toll to 76, amid controversy over the legality and humanitarian impact of these actions, which are linked to broader U.S. efforts against drug cartels and political tensions in Venezuela.

via CBS News|

#drug-trafficking #extrajudicial-killings #pacific-strikes

world3 months ago•3 min saved

US Caribbean drug boat strikes raise human rights concerns amid rising death toll

The US conducted a new strike in the Caribbean targeting alleged drug traffickers, killing three people and raising the total death toll to at least 70, amid controversy over the legality and civilian casualties of the campaign against drug trafficking and alleged terrorist organizations in Latin America.

via CBS News|

#caribbean #drug-trafficking #extrajudicial-killings

world4 months ago•5 min saved

U.S. Drone Strikes in Caribbean Cause Civilian Casualties and Controversy

Relatives of two Trinidad men killed in a US airstrike in the Caribbean accuse President Trump of killing poor people without due process, criticizing the US and Trinidad governments for their roles and raising concerns about sovereignty and human rights violations amid ongoing US military actions in the region.

via The Guardian|

#caribbean #extrajudicial-killings #sovereignty

world5 months ago•1 min saved

Court details crimes against humanity charges against ex-Philippine President Duterte

The International Criminal Court has revealed charges of crimes against humanity against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, accusing him of involvement in at least 76 killings during his time as mayor and president, including murder and extrajudicial killings related to drug enforcement. Duterte, currently detained in the Netherlands, denies authorizing such acts, and his trial has been postponed as his attorneys argue he is unfit to stand trial.

via AP News|

#crimes-against-humanity #duterte #extrajudicial-killings

world5 months ago•1 min saved

ICC Accuses Duterte of Crimes Against Humanity

The ICC has charged former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte with crimes against humanity, alleging his involvement in at least 76 killings during his time as mayor and president, including targeted killings and 'clearance operations.' Duterte, currently detained in the Netherlands, denies authorizing such acts, and his trial has been postponed as his attorneys argue he is unfit to stand trial.

via NPR|

#crimes-against-humanity #duterte #extrajudicial-killings

world-news1 year ago•5 min saved

Allegations of War Crimes and Genocide Amid Gaza Crisis

A report by the Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor accuses Israeli forces of executing Palestinians in northern Gaza, amid a broader military offensive that began in October. Eyewitnesses describe field executions and other atrocities, including forced evictions and displacement. The report highlights the dire humanitarian situation, with civilians facing starvation and lack of medical care. The international community's inaction is criticized for enabling these actions, which some describe as ethnic cleansing. The conflict has resulted in thousands of Palestinian deaths and injuries.

via Middle East Eye|

#conflict #extrajudicial-killings #gaza

international-relations1 year ago•3 min saved

"Allegations of Indian Involvement in Targeted Killings in Pakistan Confirmed"

India's defence minister appeared to confirm the government's involvement in extrajudicial killings in Pakistan, targeting terrorists and militants associated with Islamist groups. The alleged shift in policy came after the Pulwama attack in 2019, with Indian intelligence operatives drawing inspiration from agencies like Mossad and incidents such as Jamal Khashoggi's killing. Detailed evidence from investigations into the killings was shown by Pakistani intelligence agencies, alleging Raw's involvement in up to 20 deaths. The operations involved recruitment of individuals from the UAE and radical Islamist networks, and also targeted Sikh activists in western countries. Pakistan's foreign office responded, condemning the Indian-sponsored terrorist acts.

via The Guardian|

#extrajudicial-killings #india #intelligence-operations

international-conflict2 years ago•5 min saved

"Israeli Military Raids and Violence Escalate in West Bank"

Israeli forces conducted a military raid in a Palestinian town, resulting in the killing of three young men and the injury of a fourth. Video footage shows the Israeli military shooting and running over the body of one of the victims. The military prevented paramedics from reaching the injured for two hours. The raid is part of an intensified crackdown on Palestinian resistance, with at least 340 Palestinians killed in the occupied West Bank since October 2023.

via Mondoweiss|

#extrajudicial-killings #international-conflict #israel

human-rights2 years ago•2 min saved

Violent Crackdown on Baloch Activists Protesting Extrajudicial Killings in Islamabad

Baloch activists protesting against "enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings" in Balochistan were beaten, arrested, and blocked from entering Islamabad. The protesters, including women and children, were met with water cannons, tear gas, and police violence. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan and Amnesty International condemned the excessive use of force and called for the release of all detainees. The protests were sparked by the alleged killing of a Baloch youth, reigniting discussions about frequent extrajudicial killings and detentions in Balochistan.

via IndiaTimes|

#balochistan #enforced-disappearances #extrajudicial-killings