‘Still in fight’: New details emerge about Sept 2 Caribbean strike; survivors were continuing drug mission

US military killed two men in a second strike on a drug boat, deeming them "still in the fight" for communicating with other vessels and recovering narcotics. This controversial action, under a new Trump administration policy, has sparked concerns about violating international law. Military lawyers were present, and contingency plans distinguish between rescued shipwreck survivors and those posing a threat.

‘Still in fight’: New details emerge about Sept 2 Caribbean strike; survivors were continuing drug mission
US military killed two men in a second strike on a drug boat, deeming them "still in the fight" for communicating with other vessels and recovering narcotics. This controversial action, under a new Trump administration policy, has sparked concerns about violating international law. Military lawyers were present, and contingency plans distinguish between rescued shipwreck survivors and those posing a threat.