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Law Of War

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politics3 hours ago•43 min saved

Khamenei Killing Tests the Legal Boundaries of War Assassination

International law generally treats a civilian head of state who commands a country's armed forces as a legitimate military target in war, so the strike that killed Iran's Supreme Leader is unlikely illegal, but assassinations remain politically risky, with potential unintended consequences and greater feasibility due to drones and AI; the piece also notes US bans on assassination and discusses historical precedents and future implications.

via vox.com|

#assassination #international-law #iran

world1 month ago•2 min saved

U.S. used civilian-appearing aircraft in Sept. strike on Venezuelan drug boat, officials say

The U.S. carried out a Sept. 2 airstrike on a Venezuelan drug-smuggling boat using an aircraft painted to resemble a civilian plane, killing 11. Pentagon officials say the disguise was a rapid, operational choice, while lawmakers and experts question its legality under the law of war, highlighting concerns about perfidy as the broader campaign against drug-trafficking boats has killed more than 100 people.

via CBS News|

#airstrike #law-of-war #perfidy

world3 months ago•3 min saved

Lawmakers and Experts Question U.S. Military and Political Responses to Controversial Boat Strike

The U.S. military conducted a second strike on boat survivors in the Caribbean, with officials denying it was a 'double-tap' attack, but critics argue the strikes, which have killed at least 83 civilians, are illegal extrajudicial killings violating the law of war.

via The Intercept|

#caribbean #double-tap #law-of-war

world3 months ago•3 min saved

Lawmakers scrutinize Trump allies over Venezuela boat strike and potential war crimes

Reports suggest that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ordered additional strikes on survivors of attacks on suspected drug trafficking boats from Venezuela, which allies and experts warn could be illegal; Hegseth and others dismiss the reports, while Congress and legal authorities call for oversight and investigation into the incident.

via Axios|

#hegseth #law-of-war #military-strikes

world5 months ago•2 min saved

Controversy Surrounds U.S. Strike on Venezuelan Drug Boat

The U.S. military destroyed a Venezuelan boat suspected of drug smuggling in the Caribbean, which reportedly turned around before the attack after spotting a military aircraft. The operation, justified by the Trump administration as self-defense under the laws of armed conflict, has raised legal questions and disputes among experts about its legality and the use of military force against drug suspects.

via The New York Times|

#drug-smuggling #law-of-war #trump-administration