HRW demands US, Ecuador disclose legal basis for Pacific ship interdictions

Human Rights Watch has formally requested that the U.S. and Ecuador reveal the legal justification for intercepting vessels in the Pacific, citing a lack of solid evidence linking intercepted crews to crimes. The NGO's report challenges the legality of the operations, which may involve counter-narcotics or security actions. This raises questions about the transparency and legal grounding of maritime interdictions in international waters.