AU Voices Concern Over U.S. Caracas Strikes
In its communique, the continental body reaffirmed its commitment "to the fundamental principles of international law, including respect for the sovereignty of States, their territorial integrity, and the right of peoples to self-determination, as enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations."
The crisis unfolded after explosions rocked Caracas and military jets were spotted flying above the city. Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil Pinto subsequently confirmed that Washington had struck multiple civilian and military installations across the nation, prompting authorities to impose emergency measures nationwide.
US President Donald Trump later acknowledged that American forces executed the airstrikes and revealed that US military personnel had captured President Maduro and his wife, transporting them to American soil against their will.
The AU announced it was actively tracking the evolving situation, including the president's detention and assaults on governmental facilities. The organization emphasized that Venezuela's domestic issues should be addressed "through inclusive political dialogue among Venezuelans themselves."
The union urged all involved parties "to exercise restraint, responsibility, and respect for international law, to prevent any escalation, and to preserve regional peace and stability."
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) released a parallel statement Sunday, reinforcing international obligations regarding sovereignty and territorial integrity. The regional bloc aligned itself with the AU's stance and advocated for restraint and comprehensive dialogue within Venezuela.
Multiple African nations, including Ghana and South Africa, declared solidarity with the Venezuelan people. Ghana's foreign ministry said it "strongly deplores such acts," adding that "such colonial ambitions should have no place in the post-Second World War era."
South Africa's diplomatic arm characterized the reported military action as "a manifest violation of the UN Charter," cautioning that "military invasions against sovereign states yield only instability and deepening crisis," while "unilateral force of this nature undermines the stability of the international order."
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