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Obama 'Drone-Warfare Rulebook' Condemned By Human Rights Groups -- The Guardian
New York Times reports administration attempting to set out circumstances in which targeted assassination is justified.
President Barack Obama's administration is in the process of drawing up a formal rulebook that will set out the circumstances in which targeted assassination by unmanned drones is justified, according to reports.
The New York Times, citing two unnamed sources, said explicit guidelines were being drawn up amid disagreement between the CIA and the departments of defense, justice and state over when lethal action is acceptable.
Human-rights groups and peace groups opposed to the CIA-operated targeted-killing programme, which remains officially classified, said the administration had already rejected international law in pursuing its drone operations.
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Update: Revealed: Administration drew up top-secret rulebook for drone warfare to hand over to Romney in case Obama lost election -- Daily Mail
My Comment: One should not be surprised by these guidelines. While drone warfare is an ongoing military/intelligence operation, it is also heavily regulated and watched over by lawyers.
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