The US has effectively abandoned the survivors of a recent boat strike, leaving them to drown at sea. The incident occurred on December 30 when US forces attacked three boats in the Pacific Ocean, killing at least five people and injuring others.
According to eyewitnesses, crew members from one of the affected vessels jumped into the ocean to avoid missile strikes, only to face harsh conditions, including nine-foot seas and 40-knot winds. The survivors were left to fend for themselves, with many likely succumbing to exhaustion or drowning within a short period.
The US military claims that it has ceased search efforts due to "declining probability of survival," citing the dire circumstances faced by those who leapt into the ocean. However, experts and human rights advocates have condemned this decision as a clear case of extrajudicial killing, where civilians are deliberately targeted and left to perish.
The US government's actions in recent months have sparked widespread outrage, with an overwhelming majority of Americans calling for greater transparency and accountability. The Intercept has reported extensively on these incidents, highlighting the escalating violence and human rights abuses carried out by US forces in the Caribbean and Pacific regions.
Critics argue that the US military is conducting a campaign of "targeted killings" under the guise of countering narco-terrorism, which is essentially a euphemism for attacking civilians. The Intercept has documented at least 117 civilian deaths in 35 attacks since September, with many more likely to have been missed.
As the situation continues to deteriorate, there are growing calls for greater oversight and accountability from lawmakers, human rights groups, and the media. The need for a free press to hold those in power accountable is now more urgent than ever, as the US government appears to be systematically eroding democratic norms and institutions.
According to eyewitnesses, crew members from one of the affected vessels jumped into the ocean to avoid missile strikes, only to face harsh conditions, including nine-foot seas and 40-knot winds. The survivors were left to fend for themselves, with many likely succumbing to exhaustion or drowning within a short period.
The US military claims that it has ceased search efforts due to "declining probability of survival," citing the dire circumstances faced by those who leapt into the ocean. However, experts and human rights advocates have condemned this decision as a clear case of extrajudicial killing, where civilians are deliberately targeted and left to perish.
The US government's actions in recent months have sparked widespread outrage, with an overwhelming majority of Americans calling for greater transparency and accountability. The Intercept has reported extensively on these incidents, highlighting the escalating violence and human rights abuses carried out by US forces in the Caribbean and Pacific regions.
Critics argue that the US military is conducting a campaign of "targeted killings" under the guise of countering narco-terrorism, which is essentially a euphemism for attacking civilians. The Intercept has documented at least 117 civilian deaths in 35 attacks since September, with many more likely to have been missed.
As the situation continues to deteriorate, there are growing calls for greater oversight and accountability from lawmakers, human rights groups, and the media. The need for a free press to hold those in power accountable is now more urgent than ever, as the US government appears to be systematically eroding democratic norms and institutions.
I mean, what's going on with the US military over there? It's like they just gave up on these people who were trying to survive. Nine-foot seas and 40-knot winds aren't exactly ideal conditions for rescue ops. And now they're saying it's pointless to keep looking because the chances of survival are low? That's not a reason to give up, that's just a cop-out.
. I mean, if they've abandoned these people to die at sea, that's essentially murder, plain and simple. And now everyone's saying the same thing: what kind of government targets its own citizens like this? It's getting to the point where we need to be watching our leaders way more closely, or else we're gonna lose everything that's supposed to keep us free in the first place 
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. We need more transparency and answers from our government, this is a huge red flag 
. It's so important that we stand up for human rights and demand justice for these families 
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The thought of people jumping into the ocean just to avoid missile strikes and then being left to die is heartbreaking 
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The US military's decision to stop searching for survivors is a clear case of negligence and cruelty 
. How can the US government claim that civilians are "targeted killings" when it's clearly not? 
It's just plain wrong! 
The people have a right to know what's happening in their country and to hold those in power accountable 
. We need to start valuing human life over military objectives and treat our fellow humans with dignity and respect 
. This is not just about one incident; it's about the systemic issues that allow this kind of abuse to happen 
. We need 2 rethink our values as a society 'n put human life above military "missions" 
Can you believe the US military's excuse for abandoning these poor folks? "Declining probability of survival"? Sounds like they're trying to get out of doing their job 
! I mean, what's next? Saying "we forgot" when a cat goes missing? 
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and now they're tryin 2 sweep it under the rug... but people r not buying it
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