‼️ Have you seen what the US is doing striking boats? Let’s talk about it 💬:
- Over the past two months, the US murdered at least 64 people have been killed on boats.
- The US military is building up a force of warships, fighter jets, Marines, spy planes, bombers and drones in the Caribbean.
- It is even upgrading a former Cold War naval base, reportedly to prepare for possible actions inside Venezuela.
- The US claims the vessels were linked to “narcoterrorists.”
- ➜ But no evidence was provided.
- ➜ These are extrajudicial killings, and lethal force is only lawful as a last resort against an imminent threat to life.
⚖️ Let’s be clear:
- You can’t just kill people because you feel like it, not even outside your borders.
- The US has a long history of such actions, often for economic or strategic interests. Now, it’s trying to mix issues to justify its actions, citing Maduro’s dictatorship and the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela to justify potential covert operations.
- Yes, Maduro is a dictator who has created a massive humanitarian crisis. But that does not give the US the right to murder people.
- If any other country had done this, it would be called terrorism. Others would respond with sanctions, arms embargoes, coordinated actions, or multinational naval operations as they have in other cases (e.g. piracy off Somalia).
🇺🇳 Countries must stand up to the US:
- If people are to believe in international law and the UN, the rules must apply to all, including superpowers.
- It’s time for the UN Secretary-General to confront the US, condemn these strikes, and demand accountability.
- Because as long as the UN only acts when superpowers are not involved, it will remain hostage to double standards.