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UN chief deeply concerned over ‘possible intensification of instability’ in Venezuela

Invoking the bedrock principle prohibiting the use of force against the territory and independence of any State, the UN Secretary-General told the Security Council on Monday there must be “full respect” for the UN Charter, in the face of the United States military intervention in Venezuela and seizure of President Nicolás Maduro.

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Security Council LIVE: ‘The power of the law must prevail,’ says UN chief

The Security Council is meeting in emergency session in New York to address the US rendition of Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro from Caracas, a move that has sent shockwaves through the region and beyond. The UN chief António Guterres told ambassadors there must be respect for national sovereignty, “political independence and territorial integrity,” after warning […]

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Security Council LIVE: World powers confront a ‘dangerous’ turning point in Venezuela

The Security Council meets in emergency session in New York at the top of the hour to address the US rendition of Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro in Caracas, a move that has sent shockwaves through the region and beyond with the UN Secretary-General declaring that a “dangerous precedent” has been set. At stake are core […]

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Global: Amnesty International raises human rights concerns following US’s military action in Venezuela

Today’s military action by the US Trump Administration in Venezuela, which resulted in the capture of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores, raises grave concerns for the human rights of the Venezuelan population. It most likely constitutes a violation of international law, including the UN Charter, as does the stated US intention to run Venezuela and […]