Pentagon's watchdog
Coverage of Pentagon's watchdog in the Nexus archive.
- US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 2, leaves 6 survivors, in the eastern Pacific Ocean
The U.S. military conducted a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people and leaving six survivors. This marks over 60 such strikes since early September, resulting in more than 210 deaths, with critics questioning the legality and effectiveness of the campaign. A follow-up strike on survivors was confirmed by the White House as 'self-defense,' while the Pentagon investigates targeting procedures.
- US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean
The U.S. military attacked a boat alleged to be smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three people, as part of the Trump administration's campaign against drug traffickers. The military did not provide evidence the vessel was carrying drugs, and critics have questioned the legality and effectiveness of the strikes.
- US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 2 in the eastern Pacific Ocean
The U.S. military attacked a boat accused of drug smuggling in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two men. This strike is part of a campaign targeting 'narcoterrorists' under the Trump administration, with 207 people killed in similar operations since September. Critics question the legality and effectiveness of the strikes, particularly a second attack that killed survivors, which some legal scholars claim is illegal.