{{The US has defended its drone strikes in Yemen and Pakistan, saying it takes “extraordinary care” to ensure they comply with international law.}}
The unmanned raids targeting terror suspects were a “course of action least likely to result in the loss of innocent life”, the White House said.
It follows allegations by Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International of the unlawful killing of civilians.
Pakistan’s PM on Tuesday urged the US to end drone attacks in his country.
Speaking at the start of a visit to the US, Nawaz Sharif said the attacks violated his country’s sovereignty.
He added that the raids were a “major irritant” in relations with Washington.
Drone warfare has become common in the US pursuit of al-Qaeda and the Taliban.
Few details are known about these covert operations, which are directed remotely from control rooms, often on other continents.
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