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Senate Panel Says 'No Evidence of War Crimes' in US Boat Strikes.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: McBride, Courtney; (BGOV), Roxana Tiron 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the findings of the Senate Armed Services Committee regarding U.S. military strikes on vessels suspected of drug trafficking, concluding that there is "no evidence of war crimes." This statement, made by the committee's chairman, Roger Wicker, follows scrutiny over a September 2 strike that raised allegations of potential war crimes due to a reported order to kill all individuals on board. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the strikes, asserting that they were conducted with thorough intelligence and legal reviews. Despite ongoing criticism and calls for further investigation, some lawmakers, including House Armed Services Chairman Mike Rogers, believe no additional inquiry is necessary. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/12, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:190353968
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