US boat strikes are crimes against humanity, says former ICC prosecutor

Former ICC Prosecutor warns US boat strikes on alleged drug smuggling boats could be classified as crimes against humanity under international law, with at least 66 people killed in the last two months. The US administration claims the attacks are part of an armed conflict with traffickers, but Moreno Ocampo argues these individuals are civilians, not soldiers, and should be investigated and prosecuted instead of targeted for killing. The White House defends the actions, stating they protect the US from drug cartels, dismissing ICC jurisdiction and criticizing the court as biased. Ocampo highlights the dangerous precedent of targeting civilians and the expansion of lethal force without due process, emphasizing the need for accountability and rule of law.