Civilians faced attacks, abuse in joint US-Ecuador operations, HRW says

Report presents evidence civilian farmers, fisherman were caught up in anti-drug crime operations from January to March. A Human Rights Watch report says civilians in Ecuador were caught up in joint anti-drug and anti-crime operations involving U.S. and Ecuadorian forces, with farmers and fishermen among those reportedly affected between January and March. According to the monitored public the source report from Al Jazeera Latest, the report says civilians faced attacks and abuse during operations carried out over that three-month period. The findings point to the human cost of intensified security actions as authorities in Ecuador have stepped up efforts against organized crime and drug trafficking. The report’s focus on rural workers is notable. Farmers and fishermen often live and work in areas where state operations are more likely to be conducted, and the summary indicates they were among those drawn into the violence and mistreatment described by Human Rights Watch. The feed did not provide further detail on the number of people affected, the specific incidents cited, or the agencies involved in each case.

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