extrajudicial killings
US Military Strikes Kill 8 in Eastern Pacific: Escalating Controversial Anti-Narcotics Campaign
Dec 17, 2025 02:46 am CST
The US military has conducted strikes against alleged drug-trafficking vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean, resulting in eight fatalities. This marks the latest development in a controversial campaign that has destroyed at least 26 vessels and killed 95 people since September. The operations, directed by Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, have drawn significant scrutiny from human rights advocates, Democratic lawmakers, and UN officials over potential international law violations and lack of evidence supporting the narco-trafficking allegations.
Baloch Leader Exposes Human Rights Crisis: Pakistan's Military Accused of Genocide in Balochistan
Nov 21, 2025 04:59 pm CST
Baloch activist Mehran Marri condemns Pakistan's military for systematic human rights violations in Balochistan, describing a situation of "genocide at full escalation" characterized by enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and arbitrary detentions. Marri highlights how resource-rich Balochistan remains impoverished while its minerals are exported internationally, and calls for greater international scrutiny of Pakistan's actions in the region.
Trump Threatens Death Penalty for Democrats Urging Military to Refuse Illegal Orders
Nov 21, 2025 01:25 am CST
US President Donald Trump suggested capital punishment for Democratic lawmakers with military backgrounds who encouraged personnel to refuse illegal orders, escalating political tensions by labeling them traitors guilty of sedition. The controversy highlights growing concerns about military deployment both domestically and internationally under Trump's administration.
US-Venezuela Military Tensions Escalate as USS Gerald R Ford Deploys to Latin America
Nov 13, 2025 12:39 am CST
The USS Gerald R Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, has arrived in Latin America amid rising tensions with Venezuela, which has announced its own "massive" military deployment in response. The US claims the naval presence aims to counter drug trafficking, while Caracas fears it disguises regime change intentions. This military standoff has drawn reactions from Colombia, which suspended intelligence sharing with Washington, and Russia, which condemned US strikes on boats as "unacceptable."
US Arms Sales to Controversial Brazilian Police Unit: Human Rights Concerns vs Security Cooperation
Nov 07, 2025 09:05 pm CST
This article examines the controversial US sale of sniper rifles to Brazil's BOPE police unit despite diplomatic objections. It details how the weapons were approved despite concerns about the unit's human rights record, particularly following a recent raid resulting in 121 deaths. The piece explores the internal State Department conflict over the sale, political advocacy for the transaction, and broader questions about US responsibility in arming foreign police forces with documented histories of civilian killings.
281 Deaths Reported in Post-Hasina Bangladesh: Political Violence Continues According to Human Rights Group
Nov 02, 2025 08:46 pm CST
A human rights report by Odhikar reveals that 281 people have been killed in political violence in Bangladesh since Sheikh Hasina's fall in August 2024, with additional casualties from extrajudicial killings and mob justice. While human rights conditions have improved, law enforcement accountability remains problematic, and political extortion continues across major parties ahead of the 2026 elections.
Brazil's Deadliest Police Raid: 119 Killed in Rio as Mother Claims Teen Son Was Executed
Oct 30, 2025 12:58 pm CST
In Brazil's deadliest police operation, 119 people died during raids targeting the Comando Vermelho drug gang in Rio's favelas. Among the victims was 19-year-old Iago Ravel, whose mother claims he was brutally executed by security forces. While Governor Castro defends the operation as successful against "narcoterrorists," families search for missing loved ones and UN human rights officials demand an investigation into the unprecedented violence.
Brazil's Bolsonaro Family Seeks US Military Intervention Against Drug Trafficking in Rio
Oct 24, 2025 04:14 am CST
Brazilian senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, has publicly requested US military assistance to combat drug trafficking vessels in Rio de Janeiro, similar to controversial American operations conducted in the Caribbean. This call comes amid strained Brazil-US relations and ongoing debates about the legality of extraterritorial counter-narcotics operations that have resulted in multiple fatalities without transparent evidence procedures.
India Condemns Pakistan's Hypocrisy on Human Rights at UNHRC Session
Oct 02, 2025 11:37 am CST
India rebuked Pakistan at the UNHRC for lecturing others on human rights while facing accusations of minority persecution at home. Following an airstrike that killed 23 civilians in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, international researchers highlighted Pakistan's poor press freedom ranking and documented cases of enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and religious freedom violations across the country.