U.S. Bombing of Afghanistan Not Justified As Self-Defense Under International Law

Authors

Leslie Rose, Golden Gate University School of LawFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Spring 2002

Abstract

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.

Recommended Citation

59 Guild Prac. 65 (2002)