The US air strikes in Nigeria on 25/12/2025: It’s legality and rationale.

Описание: On 25 December 2025, reports and allegations emerged concerning the use of force by the United States of America within Nigerian territory.

This video provides a strict international law analysis of that incident, examining whether such actions, if established,would comply with the UN Charter and customary international law.


In this discussion, I break down:
What constitutes “use of force” under international law
The scope of Article 2(4) of the UN Charter
Recognised exceptions to the prohibition on the use of force
Self-defence under Article 51
Consent of the host state
UN Security Council authorisation
Issues of state sovereignty and non-intervention
Whether counter-terrorism or humanitarian justifications apply
The legal implications for Nigeria–US relations

This video is not a political commentary. It is an academic and legal assessment based on established principles of public international law, relevant cases, and state practice.

Audience:
Law students, international relations scholars, legal practitioners, and anyone interested in international law and global security.

Disclaimer:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and legal principles. It does not make factual findings and should not be taken as a definitive statement of events.
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