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  • The US military reported striking a boat engaged in "narco-trafficking operations" in the Eastern Pacific, resulting in three deaths.
  • This incident brings the total death toll from the US campaign to at least 185, according to AFP's tally.
  • Rights groups and legal experts question the legality of these strikes, suggesting they may constitute extrajudicial killings as evidence of direct threats is lacking.

The United States military has confirmed another deadly strike in the Eastern Pacific, reporting that three individuals were killed when a boat involved in alleged "narco-trafficking operations" was targeted. This latest operation adds to a growing list of similar attacks conducted by US forces in recent months.

According to a tally compiled by AFP, these strikes have resulted in a grim death toll of at least 185 individuals. The US military's Southern Command stated via X that the targeted vessel was "operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations." However, the US has not presented evidence to substantiate claims that these vessels pose an immediate threat or are definitively involved in drug trafficking.

This lack of transparency has drawn criticism from legal experts and human rights organizations. They argue that these strikes, often targeting individuals who may not pose an imminent danger, could potentially amount to extrajudicial killings. The continued operations raise significant questions about due process and the justification for lethal force in international waters.

operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations

— US military's Southern CommandStatement on X regarding the targeted boat.
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