The murder of survivors clinging to a boat was a war crime. The Geneva Conventions declare shipwrecked persons “ shall be respected and protected .” The U.S. Department of Defense Law of War Manual declares that helpless, shipwrecked survivors are not lawful targets. Hague regulations outlaw “no quarter” orders.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, with the support of President Donald Trump as Commander in Chief, appears to be violating human rights for his orders given as part of the administration’s illegal and immoral bombing campaign against suspected drug boats in the Caribbean.

In killing all aboard plus survivors in the water, the Trump administration is acting as judge, jury and executioner. No absolute proof has ever been offered that drugs were on the boats. Contrary to admini

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