Naureen Shah

Men step on a U.S flag during an anti-American rally in Peshawar, Pakistan in April of last year.

US drone strikes are controversial, but are they war crimes?

October 22, 2013
Conflict & Justice

Amnesty International investigated 9 drone strikes in Pakistan over the last 20 months, including some where drones struck a second time, minutes later, and killed those who came in to help the victims. Amnesty says that would be a war crime, if it is intentional.

US drone strikes are controversial, but are they war crimes?

Drone Debate Over Casualties Overlooks Cost to Those Who Survive

February 7, 2013
Conflict & Justice
Drone Debate Over Casualties Overlooks Cost to Those Who Survive

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