Wednesday, October 28, 2009

U.S. Drone Strikes May Be Breaking International Law

US Drone Strikes May Break International Law: UN -- AFP

UNITED NATIONS (AFP) – US drone strikes against suspected terrorists in Afghanistan and Pakistan could be breaking international laws against summary executions, the UN's top investigator of such crimes said.

"The problem with the United States is that it is making an increased use of drones/Predators (which are) particularly prominently used now in relation to Pakistan and Afghanistan," UN Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial Executions Philip Alston told a press conference.

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More News On US Drone Attacks And International Law

US warned on deadly drone attacks -- BBC
UN investigator warns US on use of drones -- AP
UN Special Rapporteur Questions Legality of US Use of Drones -- Voice of America
UN concerned that U.S. drone use breaks international law -- Digital Journal
UN calls missile strikes “summary executions” -- Hot Air

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