US killed survivors of strike on alleged drug boat: reports

Summary

The US military conducted a controversial follow-up strike on a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean, killing survivors of an initial attack amid allegations of extrajudicial killings.

Key Points
  • The US military conducted a second strike killing survivors of an initial missile attack on a suspected drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean.
  • US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth allegedly ordered to kill everyone on board prior to the operation.
  • The operation occurred under the Trump administration with no public evidence provided for the drug trafficking claims.
  • UN Human Rights officials and some US lawmakers have condemned the strikes as potentially illegal and extrajudicial killings.
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