FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 7, 2018
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Faith Coalition Joins Other NGOS to Express Concern Over Trump Admin Use of Armed Drones

WASHINGTON, DC - In a statement released today, the National Religious Campaign Against Torture (NRCAT) and several other NGOs expressed deep concerns regarding the Trump Administration's use of armed drones and other lethal force. Reports indicate that current Trump Administration policy is likely to lead to more civilian deaths and more killing. The groups recommend that all use of lethal force, including the use of armed drones, respect international law and that polices for the use of lethal force be transparent and subject to democratic accountability. The groups also recommend that there be full investigations, accountability and redress for civilian casualties, and that the international community refuse to support any illegal use of force.

The full statement is available at: http://www.nrcat.org/storage/documents/NGO-Statement-on-Armed-Drones-030718.pdf

The National Religious Campaign Against Torture (NRCAT) is a membership organization committed to ending U.S.-sponsored torture, and cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment. Since its formation in January 2006, more than 300 religious organizations have joined NRCAT, including representatives from the Catholic, evangelical Christian, mainline Protestant, Unitarian Universalist, Quaker, Orthodox Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Baha’i, Buddhist, and Sikh communities. Members include national denominations and faith groups, regional organizations and local congregations.
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