US strikes on alleged drug boats could be crimes against humanity, says UN

BBC World Monday 21 September 2026, 12:08 UTC 1 min read

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A report says the attacks, of which there have been at least 68, were not self-defence.

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US strikes on alleged drug boats could be crimes against humanity, says UN

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