US Military Plane Used to Kill 11 People in Caribbean Attack, Experts Claim It's a War Crime
In September last year, the US military used a civilian-disguised plane to attack a boat in the Caribbean, killing at least 11 people. The incident has sparked controversy over whether the use of such tactics amounts to a war crime.
According to reports, the plane was painted to look like a normal civilian vessel and did not display any clear markings indicating it was a military aircraft. Experts say this method of deception is known as "perfidy," which involves using one's uniform or insignia for personal gain, often in a deceptive manner.
Retired Major General Steven J. Lepper told The New York Times that shielding the identity of an aircraft can be considered perfidy. He stated that if the plane flying above is not identifiable as a combatant aircraft, it should not engage in any combat activities.
The US military has faced criticism for its actions in recent attacks on boats in the Caribbean and Pacific. At least 123 people have been killed in these attacks, with the Trump administration arguing that these killings are legal under international law.
However, experts argue that this is not the case. Geoffrey Corn, a former judge advocate general and current professor at Texas Tech University, said that the use of an unmarked aircraft to conduct an attack raises questions about the credibility of alternative reasons for such actions.
"It's essential to determine whether there was a credible reason other than exploiting apparent civilian status for a tactical advantage," Corn stated.
In September last year, the US military used a civilian-disguised plane to attack a boat in the Caribbean, killing at least 11 people. The incident has sparked controversy over whether the use of such tactics amounts to a war crime.
According to reports, the plane was painted to look like a normal civilian vessel and did not display any clear markings indicating it was a military aircraft. Experts say this method of deception is known as "perfidy," which involves using one's uniform or insignia for personal gain, often in a deceptive manner.
Retired Major General Steven J. Lepper told The New York Times that shielding the identity of an aircraft can be considered perfidy. He stated that if the plane flying above is not identifiable as a combatant aircraft, it should not engage in any combat activities.
The US military has faced criticism for its actions in recent attacks on boats in the Caribbean and Pacific. At least 123 people have been killed in these attacks, with the Trump administration arguing that these killings are legal under international law.
However, experts argue that this is not the case. Geoffrey Corn, a former judge advocate general and current professor at Texas Tech University, said that the use of an unmarked aircraft to conduct an attack raises questions about the credibility of alternative reasons for such actions.
"It's essential to determine whether there was a credible reason other than exploiting apparent civilian status for a tactical advantage," Corn stated.
. I mean, who does that? The US military is supposed to be protecting people, not killing them with some sneaky disguise 
. It's like they think they're above the law or something. And 11 lives lost already... it could've been so many more if they didn't take those precautions 
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. Newsflash: it's not okay to kill people and then say you did it in the name of national security 
. We need some real accountability here 
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? It's time to rethink these tactics and find a way that doesn't involve putting innocent people in harm's way 
. We deserve better 
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this whole thing is shady 
some ppl say it's war crimes, others say its just standard ops... but honestly, shouldn't we be able to trust the government about these kinds of things? 
. The fact that they used a plane disguised as a civilian vessel to kill innocent people is just plain wrong 
. It's like they're trying to play a game of "dodge the rules" and think they can get away with war crimes without anyone holding them accountable 
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That just sounds like a bunch of BS. If it was really legitimate, they'd be transparent about it and explain why the plane wasn't marked as a combat aircraft 
. But instead, we're left with a whole lot of speculation and questions 
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. I hope someone investigates this incident thoroughly and holds the responsible parties accountable 
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