Author: Frances Robles
Published on: 17/06/2025 | 00:00:00

AI Summary:
The Haitian government has turned to drones to go after gang leaders who have captured much of the capital. But legal experts say that violates international law. Drone strikes have reportedly killed more than 300 gang members in Port-au-Prince. Gangs now control more than 80 percent of Port-au-Prince. An international force financed mostly by the U.S. Government has not made much progress against the criminal groups. Many Haitians say the new tactics are a welcome offensive they hope will help restore normalcy to their lives. But the strikes are operating in a murky legal area, with no transparency about who is killed or how targets are chosen. The legality of lethal drone strikes comes down to whether a nation is engaged in an officially declared “armed conflict” There is no central authority that decides whether there is an armed conflict, but the International Committee of the Red Cross in Geneva is generally considered the expert entity to make such a determination. In armed conflicts, international humanitarian law applies: Fighting parties can engage in offensive operations such as targeted strikes, while ensuring collateral damage is minimized. A top official familiar with the drone strikes said secrecy was imperative to avoid tipping off gang leaders. The involvement of fewer Haitian police officers means fewer leaks of information. Human rights groups in Haiti largely support drone strikes but have urged the government to be transparent about the attacks. Military experts said drone operations were particularly useful for surveillance. In general, drones can fire missiles, drop improvised explosive devices onto targets or fly into a target. It is unlikely that the Haitian government is deploying missiles. Royal Canadian Mounted Police Advertisement. She has reported on the region for more than 25 years.

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