OHCHR Press Conference (Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights while countering terrorism)

The Special Rapporteur will talk about his annual report to the Human Rights Council on the use of remotely piloted aircraft, or drones, in extraterritorial lethal counter-terrorism operations, and allegations that increased use of drones has caused disproportionate civilian casualties. The expert will also refer to his reports on his 2013 missions to Burkina Faso and Chile
Mr. Ben EMMERSON, Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights while countering terrorism