The US Abandons Boat Strike Survivors to Die at Sea, Leaving International Community in Shock.
In a shocking and disturbing turn of events, the United States has formally abandoned search efforts for survivors of a recent boat strike, leaving those who leapt into the Pacific Ocean to face certain death. The Coast Guard officially ended its search on Friday, citing a "declining probability of survival" as the reason for the suspension.
The US Navy's involvement in the incident began with an attack on three boats in the Pacific Ocean on December 30, resulting in at least five civilian deaths and numerous injuries. In the chaos that followed, two crew members jumped into the sea to escape the violence, but the US military claims they did not have life jackets on board.
Experts say that suspending a search for survivors is never easy, especially when the chances of survival are already slim. However, in this case, it appears that the US government deliberately chose to leave those who survived with no hope of rescue. The incident highlights concerns about the accountability and responsibility of military personnel during times of conflict.
The latest attack by the US Navy comes as part of a broader campaign of military operations targeting narco-terrorist vessels in the Caribbean and Pacific. Critics have accused the Trump administration of orchestrating an "authoritarian takeover" of the government, with loyalists appointed to key positions and media outlets banned or silenced.
In the wake of the incident, many have expressed outrage at the US government's handling of the situation. "This is not hyperbole," said William Baumgartner, a retired US Coast Guard rear admiral. "The Intercept has long covered authoritarian governments, billionaire oligarchs, and backsliding democracies around the world. We understand the challenge we face in Trump and the vital importance of press freedom in defending democracy."
As the international community continues to grapple with the implications of this incident, questions remain about the accountability of those responsible for the attack and the US government's role in covering up its actions. The Intercept will continue to investigate this story and provide updates as more information becomes available.
In a shocking and disturbing turn of events, the United States has formally abandoned search efforts for survivors of a recent boat strike, leaving those who leapt into the Pacific Ocean to face certain death. The Coast Guard officially ended its search on Friday, citing a "declining probability of survival" as the reason for the suspension.
The US Navy's involvement in the incident began with an attack on three boats in the Pacific Ocean on December 30, resulting in at least five civilian deaths and numerous injuries. In the chaos that followed, two crew members jumped into the sea to escape the violence, but the US military claims they did not have life jackets on board.
Experts say that suspending a search for survivors is never easy, especially when the chances of survival are already slim. However, in this case, it appears that the US government deliberately chose to leave those who survived with no hope of rescue. The incident highlights concerns about the accountability and responsibility of military personnel during times of conflict.
The latest attack by the US Navy comes as part of a broader campaign of military operations targeting narco-terrorist vessels in the Caribbean and Pacific. Critics have accused the Trump administration of orchestrating an "authoritarian takeover" of the government, with loyalists appointed to key positions and media outlets banned or silenced.
In the wake of the incident, many have expressed outrage at the US government's handling of the situation. "This is not hyperbole," said William Baumgartner, a retired US Coast Guard rear admiral. "The Intercept has long covered authoritarian governments, billionaire oligarchs, and backsliding democracies around the world. We understand the challenge we face in Trump and the vital importance of press freedom in defending democracy."
As the international community continues to grapple with the implications of this incident, questions remain about the accountability of those responsible for the attack and the US government's role in covering up its actions. The Intercept will continue to investigate this story and provide updates as more information becomes available.