Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Digital Commons Network

Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

International Law

Golden Gate University School of Law

Publications

Proportionality

Articles 1 - 1 of 1

Full-Text Articles in Entire DC Network

U.S. Bombing Of Afghanistan Not Justified As Self-Defense Under International Law, Leslie Rose Apr 2002

U.S. Bombing Of Afghanistan Not Justified As Self-Defense Under International Law, Leslie Rose

Publications

The United States military strikes against Afghanistan cannot be justified as self-defense under the United Nations Charter or customary international law. There is insufficient evidence of an armed attack by the state of Afghanistan and the strikes have been neither necessary nor proportional.