US Military's Brutal Response to Wounded Survivors of Shipwreck Raises Questions About War Crimes and Human Rights.
The unedited footage of the US military killing wounded survivors of a shipwreck has left lawmakers deeply disturbed, with some describing it as one of the most troubling scenes they have ever seen. The shocking video shows the US striking helpless people, contradicting the narrative that emerged in recent days suggesting the victims were combatants rather than defenseless individuals.
Lawmakers from both parties have expressed outrage and dismay over the footage, calling for a full investigation into the incident. Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, said: "Any American who sees the video that I saw will see the United States military attacking shipwrecked sailors — bad guys, but attacking shipwrecked sailors."
The Pentagon has argued that it is at war with undisclosed drug cartels and gangs, claiming that every person in a boat carrying narcotics to the US is a narco-terrorist. However, experts say that this justification does not apply to people who are injured and clinging to wreckage, who cannot pose an imminent threat of violence.
The International Committee of the Red Cross has stated that attacking defenseless individuals who have been rendered unconscious or incapacitated by wounds or shipwreck is a clear violation of international humanitarian law. The US military's response to this footage raises serious questions about war crimes and human rights, with some experts calling for an immediate investigation into the matter.
The Pentagon has released some information about the incident, but lawmakers are demanding more transparency and accountability. As one expert noted, "oversight needs to be broader than this one incident. It needs to cover the entire maritime bombing campaign. And it needs to go beyond the Department of Defense."
The implications of this incident are far-reaching, with many experts warning that it is a clear sign of an authoritarian takeover of the US government. As one article warned, "this is not hyperbole." The full extent of Trump's assault on democracy is only beginning to be revealed, and journalists must continue to hold those in power accountable for their actions.
The unedited footage of the US military killing wounded survivors of a shipwreck has left lawmakers deeply disturbed, with some describing it as one of the most troubling scenes they have ever seen. The shocking video shows the US striking helpless people, contradicting the narrative that emerged in recent days suggesting the victims were combatants rather than defenseless individuals.
Lawmakers from both parties have expressed outrage and dismay over the footage, calling for a full investigation into the incident. Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, said: "Any American who sees the video that I saw will see the United States military attacking shipwrecked sailors — bad guys, but attacking shipwrecked sailors."
The Pentagon has argued that it is at war with undisclosed drug cartels and gangs, claiming that every person in a boat carrying narcotics to the US is a narco-terrorist. However, experts say that this justification does not apply to people who are injured and clinging to wreckage, who cannot pose an imminent threat of violence.
The International Committee of the Red Cross has stated that attacking defenseless individuals who have been rendered unconscious or incapacitated by wounds or shipwreck is a clear violation of international humanitarian law. The US military's response to this footage raises serious questions about war crimes and human rights, with some experts calling for an immediate investigation into the matter.
The Pentagon has released some information about the incident, but lawmakers are demanding more transparency and accountability. As one expert noted, "oversight needs to be broader than this one incident. It needs to cover the entire maritime bombing campaign. And it needs to go beyond the Department of Defense."
The implications of this incident are far-reaching, with many experts warning that it is a clear sign of an authoritarian takeover of the US government. As one article warned, "this is not hyperbole." The full extent of Trump's assault on democracy is only beginning to be revealed, and journalists must continue to hold those in power accountable for their actions.
This footage is absolutely chilling I mean what kinda training or programming would lead soldiers to attack people who are literally dying on the ground? It's like something outta a war movie but it's real life 
The US military's justification of these people being narco-terrorists just doesn't add up - they're not even in a position to fight back. We need more transparency and accountability from the Pentagon ASAP 
I'm low-key freaking out about this shipwreck video 
, while 62% said it made them question US policy on counter-narcotics ops 
. And here's a crazy fact: 9/10 victims were not combatants, but rather innocent civilians 
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. Like, have you seen the graphic numbers? 80% of "narco-terrorists" are actually fishermen or traders who got caught up in the conflict 
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. And let's be real, folks... the US military has a history of questionable actions 
. I mean, have you seen the Pentagon's drone strike numbers? Over 2,000 civilian casualties just last year alone 
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. The public needs to know what's really going on behind closed doors 
. And as one expert said, "oversight is a must" when it comes to military operations 
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. Let's get to the bottom of this! 
what's next? attacking civilians in their own homes? it's time for an investigation and someone needs to hold the Pentagon accountable for this 
! And what about international law, dude? The Red Cross is all like "violating humanitarian law" and I'm over here being like yeah, no kidding 
. This whole thing just reeks of cover-up and lack of transparency from the Pentagon 
. We need more answers, not less 
. Can't trust our military to handle these situations without losing their cool 
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this is wild they're actually saying these people were narco-terrorists just 'cause they were in a boat with some dope and not even a threat lol what about the ones who are dying out there? does it matter if they had weed on them or not? 
It's crazy how they're justifying these actions as some kind of war against narco-terrorists, but let's be real, that's just a bunch of malarkey 
. The fact is, those people were just trying to survive, and the US military is supposed to be protecting them, not killing them 
. I think we need a lot more transparency here, and some serious accountability for those in power 
. Maybe then we can start to get to the bottom of what's really going on 
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and i'm so glad reps like jim himes are speaking out against this 
we need more transparency and more action from reps and the media too 
if the US military is really claiming they were fighting narco-terrorists and yet we have footage of them mowing down wounded survivors it's just not adding up. and what's with all the doublespeak? 
not some enemy combatant that needs to be taken down ASAP. and let's get real, if this was really about narco-terrorism then why haven't we seen more evidence of it? 
what's next? Are we gonna say the US military is made up of superheroes who only fight bad guys... 
and btw, who needs narco-terrorists in boats carrying narcotics... sounds like an excuse for some guys with guns who can't handle real responsibility 
this is a huge wake-up call for war crimes and human rights violations we need more transparency and accountability ASAP 
I mean, we all know about surveillance and control... now it's like, are they watching our backs too?! 
. The Pentagon's excuse about narco-terrorists is just a bunch of BS, we all know that's not true 
. The International Committee of the Red Cross is right, attacking defenseless individuals is a clear violation of international humanitarian law 
. This is not just about one incident; it's about a systemic problem within the US military that needs to be addressed 
. We need journalists and experts who are willing to speak truth to power and hold those in charge accountable 
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and it's crazy how the Pentagon is still trying to cover this up 