CIA operators use unmanned drones to kill suspected terrorists thousands of miles away, a practice that has stirred heated debate about international law and human rights. Their use in Afghanistan, Pakistan and other places is not officially acknowledged by the Pentagon. A UN report says President Obama is expanding the practice in possible violation of international laws that protect human rights, especially when innocent civilians become "collateral damage."
The Obama Administration and Predator Drones
Credits
Guests:
- Jane Mayer - New Yorker - @JaneMayerNYer
- Hina Shamsi - American Civil Liberties Union - @hinashamsi
- Christine Fair - Georgetown University - @CChristineFair
- Greg Miller - Washington Post - @gregpmiller