Drone strikes by US may violate international law, says UN

Drone strikes by US may violate international law, says UN

Report says CIA attacks led to civilian deaths and casualties and says US protocols are 'hurdle to transparency'

Owen Bowcott, legal affairs correspondent

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/oct/18/drone-strikes-us-violate-law-unFriday 18 October 2013

A United Nations investigation has so far identified 33 drone strikes around the world that have resulted in civilian casualties and may have violated international humanitarian law.