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U.N. report: U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats may be illegal

U.N. report: U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats may be illegal
NYT World Monday 21 September 2026, 19:16 UTC By Nick Cumming-Bruce 1 min read
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An image from a video provided by the U.S. military shows a boat moments before it was struck in the eastern Pacific Ocean in April.

An image from a video provided by the U.S. military shows a boat moments before it was struck in the eastern Pacific Ocean in April.
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