Targeted Killing of Drug Lords: Trackers as Members of Armed Opposition Groups and/or Direct Participants in Hostilities  

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Gallahue, Patrick

Jenis: Article from Journal - e-Journal
Dalam koleksi: International Journal on Human Rights and Drug Policy Volume I, page 15-33.
Topik: narcotic drugs; trafficker
Fulltext: 002 - P. Gallahue.pdf (282.79KB)

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In 2009, the United States announced that it had placed fifty Afghan drug trackers with links to the Taliban on a ‘kill list.’ This controversial proposal essentially weds the counter-narcotics effort with the mission to defeat the Taliban, and challenges a cornerstone of international humanitarian law, the principle of distinction. This article argues that drug trackers, even those who support the Taliban, are not legitimate targets according to the rules applicable to non-international armed conflict. It explores the notions of membership in armed groups, civilian status and acts that result in the loss of protection, and argues that the US plan violates international humanitarian law.

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