Amnesty wants U.S. to clarify role in Yemen killings

[cory777]

Source: Reuters

DUBAI (Reuters) - Amnesty International said on Wednesday the United States appeared to have carried out or collaborated with Yemen in attacks that killed suspected al Qaeda militants, violating international law.

Yemen's killings of al Qaeda suspects, often in aerial bombings, are extrajudicial executions and are unlawful, the human rights watchdog said, and urged Washington to clarify the involvement of U.S. forces and drones in such attacks.

U.S. officials say only that Washington plays a supporting role by helping Yemen track and pinpoint targets. But the United States has long been involved in fighting militants in Yemen.

"The USA appears to have carried out or collaborated in unlawful killings in Yemen and has closely cooperated with Yemeni security forces in situations that have failed to give due regard for human rights," Amnesty said in a report.

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[Pavulon]

1. I guess the Al-qaed guys did not want to be arrested..

or surrender to the ICC. I wonder what agency would do this and who would authorize it...