No End In Sight For America’s Ruthless Drone Warfare

BY: MAHA HILAL

Zubair told Congress he prefers gray skies, as drones don't fly. His testimony shed light on drone warfare.

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U.S. drones killed American citizens Anwar al-Awlaki and son, adviser's controversial remark followed.

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US drone warfare: grim tales, post-9/11 rhetoric blames Muslims, callous dismissal of their deaths in strikes.

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US drone warfare program persists for 3 decades, with no reflection on failures or plans for cessation.

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Carney (2013): Drones protect US, target al-Qaeda threats, minimize harm to innocents with precision strikes.

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Byman (9/11 Commission): Drones vital, cost-effective, low risk, save lives with minimal civilian harm.

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War on Terror widens gap between American and Muslim lives, favoring US and allies' value and safety.

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US airstrikes in War on Terror: 22,679-48,308 civilian deaths, driven by drone warfare dehumanization.

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