🚨 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has joined a major call to the United States: halt air strikes on boats in the Caribbean and the Pacific. This move echoes a statement from UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk, who warned against extrajudicial killings and urged the US to stop these operations immediately.
Since early September, over 60 people have reportedly died in attacks by U.S. armed forces on vessels in these regions. According to the UN statement, these strikes "find no justification in international law" and must adhere to strict limits on lethal force.
At a daily briefing, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said Guterres fully backs Mr. Turk's analysis. The focus, he noted, should shift towards international cooperation and smart public policies that address the root causes of crime and drug addiction – not just force.
For many young people and travelers watching from Latin America and beyond, this story highlights a key question: how can nations balance security with respect for human rights? The UN's message is clear – force alone won't solve deep-rooted problems at sea.
Stay tuned as this international debate unfolds, and let us know what you think! 🌊✈️
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UN chief urges U.S. to halt air strikes on boats in Caribbean, Pacific
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