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News|Donald TrumpUS kills 11 people in three strikes on alleged drug-trafficking vesselsPresident Donald Trump’s campaign against alleged drug boats has resulted in at least 145 deaths since September.

## US Military Conducts Strikes on Vessels

SBy Sarah DawsonFeb 17, 20261 min read

US Military Conducts Strikes on Vessels

The United States military has reported the execution of three strikes on vessels suspected of drug trafficking in the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea, resulting in the deaths of at least 11 individuals.

The US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), responsible for military operations in Latin America, confirmed two strikes in the Eastern Pacific and one in the Caribbean as part of Operation Southern Spear. These operations took place late on Mon, Sep 2, 2024.

SOUTHCOM's statement indicated that 11 individuals, identified as "male narco-terrorists," were killed: four on each of the two vessels in the Eastern Pacific, and three on the vessel in the Caribbean.

The US administration has been targeting vessels identified as drug-trafficking threats in South American waters since September, as part of a wider initiative against regional drug cartels.

Legal experts have criticized the campaign as involving extrajudicial actions.
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Legal experts have criticized the campaign as involving extrajudicial actions. To date, 145 fatalities have been reported in 42 strikes since the campaign's inception. The identities of those killed and evidence of their alleged drug-trafficking activities have not been publicly disclosed.

Families from Colombia and Trinidad and Tobago have identified some victims as fishermen or transit workers from Venezuela. Legal proceedings have been initiated, including a petition to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights and a lawsuit in Massachusetts.

The US government asserts an armed conflict with drug-trafficking groups, classified as foreign terrorist organizations. However, international law experts dispute this characterization, suggesting the operations constitute military actions against criminal activities rather than an armed conflict. United Nations officials have urged the cessation of these military strikes, citing potential violations of the UN Charter.

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Despite ongoing legal and international criticisms, the US administration plans to expand its operations to include drug-trafficking targets on land.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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