Newshour looks at the rapid expansion in the use of drone technology in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Yemen and Somalia, and asks whether unmanned warfare needs new rules of engagement.
Source: BBC World Service – Newshour Special: Drones
Author: Christopher Allbritton
http://www.trulynomadlydeeply.com Christopher is the communications manager at Center for Civilians in Conflict. He joined CIVIC after more than 25 years in journalism, reporting from conflict zones such as Iraq, Lebanon, and Pakistan. As bureau chief for Reuters in Pakistan, he covered the plight of civilians caught in the war between militants and the Pakistani military. He is the creator of the award-winning website, Back-to-Iraq.com.
