U.N. Condemns U.S. Strikes in Caribbean as 'Extrajudicial Executions'

U.N. experts criticize U.S. military strikes against Venezuelan drug vessels in international waters as unlawful extrajudicial executions, warning of escalating tensions in the Caribbean. Despite the U.S. citing self-defense, the experts argue the actions breach international law and violate Venezuelan sovereignty, raising global peace and security concerns.

U.S. strikes in Caribbean waters against suspected Venezuelan drug vessels have drawn sharp criticism from independent U.N. experts who described the actions as 'extrajudicial executions' and a significant escalation of regional tensions.

Amid President Donald Trump's intensified campaign against what he terms a 'narcoterrorist threat' from Venezuela, the U.S. has targeted at least six vessels, resulting in 27 deaths. The operations have been justified under the pretext of self-defense, though U.N. experts challenge the legality of these actions, citing violations of international maritime law and Venezuelan sovereignty.

Concerns mount as the U.S. military presence grows in the Caribbean, with assets including guided-missile destroyers, fighter jets, and a nuclear submarine, further intensifying the standoff with Venezuela. The U.N. emphasizes that any military measures counter Venezuelan sovereignty, urging the U.S. to reconsider its strategic approach.

(With inputs from agencies.)