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

The article discusses the former International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor's view on the US boat strikes targeting drug smugglers. According to the former prosecutor, these strikes should be considered crimes against humanity. The Trump administration has defended the strikes, claiming that the US is engaged in an armed conflict with drug gangs. However, the former ICC prosecutor argues that these strikes do not meet the criteria for armed conflict under international law and that the targeted individuals are not combatants. The article highlights the legal and ethical concerns surrounding the US boat strikes, which the former prosecutor believes are a violation of international human rights law. The article does not provide further details on the specific nature or impact of these strikes, but rather focuses on the legal and moral implications as perceived by the former ICC official.