Blown Sky High – Human Rights Implications Of Drones In Warfare

In the face of rising drone usage in modern warfare, communities in targeted regions live under the constant threat of strikes, resulting in widespread trauma and destabilisation. This article highlights incidents like the 2013 Yemen wedding convoy tragedy and the 2022 targeting of Abu Hamza al-Shuhail to underline the devastating human costs and challenges in drone strike accuracy. As drones increasingly integrate with artificial intelligence, sparking ethical concerns, there’s a growing call for international regulatory frameworks to ensure that warfare maintains respect for human rights and justice.