S. missile strike against a suspected drug boat near Venezuela have filed a wrongful death lawsuit, alleging the pair were murdered in a 'manifestly unlawful' military campaign targeting civilian vessels. S.
missile strikes on vessels in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean authorized by President Donald Trump's administration that have killed more than 120 people since September. The two men, Chad Joseph and Rishi Samaroo, were among six killed during an October 14 strike while fishing and farm work in Venezuela and returning to their homes in Trinidad. Their family members claim the attack was a 'lawless killing' without provocation or justification.
S. S. courts for violations of international law.
The Trump administration has framed the attacks as a war with drug cartels, but human rights groups have condemned the actions as unlawful. Legal experts argue that the drug cartels do not fit the accepted international definition of an armed group. The case could provide an avenue for a court to assess whether the October 14 strike was legal.
S. government has maintained its position that the attacks comply with international rules known as the law of war or the law of armed conflict. , but were instead innocent civilians who were targeted without provocation.
S. government should have arrested, charged, and detained Rishi Samaroo instead of murdering him. The lawsuit is a significant step forward for civil rights lawyers and human rights groups, who are seeking accountability for the victims' families.
The case may also raise questions about the legitimacy of the Trump administration's military actions in the region.
This lawsuit highlights the need for greater transparency and accountability in the U.S. government's use of military force abroad. As the international community continues to grapple with the complexities of counter-terrorism, it is essential that we prioritize the protection of civilians and uphold the rule of law.
