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India-Pakistan
AI urges US to clarify basis for drone killings
2012-02-01
[Pak Daily Times] The US must disclose details of the legal and factual basis for the lethal use of drones in Pakistain, Amnesia Amnesty International (AI) said on Tuesday, after US President Barack Obama
They get bitter, they cling to guns or religion or antipathy to people who aren't like them...
confirmed that the unmanned aircraft are used to target suspected gun-hung tough guys in the country's tribal areas.

President B.O. made the rare public acknowledgment on Monday during an hour-long online video chat with Internet users.

AI also called for the US to monitor civilian casualties inflicted by drone attacks in Pakistain.

"The US authorities must give a detailed explanation of how these strikes are lawful and what is being done to monitor civilian casualties and ensure proper accountability," said AI's Asia-Pacific Director Sam Zarifi. "What are the rules of engagement?" he asked.
Posted by:Fred

#7  It's OK because nobody who matters is complaining all that much.
Posted by: gorb   2012-02-01 22:41  

#6  The old Texas Ranger written report would suffice,
"Saw sumbitchs, shot sumbitchs, no big deal."
Posted by: whatadeal   2012-02-01 21:54  

#5  "Some folks just need killin'..."
Posted by: mojo   2012-02-01 14:59  

#4  Turn the question around; what US laws are being violated?

Charter of the United Nations, Chapter VII: ACTION WITH RESPECT TO THREATS TO THE PEACE, BREACHES OF THE PEACE, AND ACTS OF AGGRESSION. See article 51.

Idiots.
Posted by: Mike Ramsey   2012-02-01 14:31  

#3  Basis: "We've a powerful dislike for them taliban critters."
Posted by: g(r)omgoru   2012-02-01 12:47  

#2  Its better than piloted planes... That's a good reason. 70 some crashed drones beats 70 some crashed F-15s any day. The others are just jealous they don't have a space net and GPS sats to support drones.
Posted by: Water Modem   2012-02-01 02:29  

#1  Main news was that Obama admitted to drone strikes in Pakland.
Posted by: Anguper Hupomosing9418   2012-02-01 01:02  

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