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Namibia Demands UN Action After US Captures Venezuela's Maduro

Namibia has strongly condemned the United States' capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, calling it a shocking violation of sovereignty and international law. The southern African nation, citing shared anti-colonial struggles, expressed solidarity with Venezuela and called for a UN Security Council session to address the crisis. It emphasized the need for multilateral institutions to protect national sovereignty and urged the international community to prioritize dialogue. Meanwhile, Venezuela's Supreme Court has directed Vice President Delcy Rodriguez to assume the role of Interim President following Maduro's arrest.

Key Points: Namibia Calls for UN Response to Venezuela Crisis

  • Namibia condemns US action
  • Calls for UN Security Council session
  • Stresses sovereignty and international law
  • Urges diplomatic solutions
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Namibia calls for UN-led response to Venezuela situation

Namibia condemns US capture of Venezuelan President Maduro, calls for UN-led action to protect sovereignty and international law.

Namibia calls for UN-led response to Venezuela situation
"great shock and a violation of Venezuela's sovereignty and international law - Namibian Ministry of International Relations and Trade"

Windhoek, Jan 4

Namibia on Sunday called for respect for international law and the sovereignty of Venezuela after Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife were captured by the United States.

Describing the incident as a "great shock" and a violation of Venezuela's sovereignty and international law, the Ministry of International Relations and Trade said that the territorial integrity and political independence of all nations must be respected in accordance with the United Nations Charter, Xinhua News Agency reported.

Namibia underscored its solidarity and cooperation with Venezuela, citing a shared history of anti-colonial struggle for self-determination and independence.

The ministry said Namibia supports the involvement of multilateral institutions, including the United Nations, to ensure the protection of international law and national sovereignty, and backed the convening of a UN Security Council session to address the situation.

The southern African country also urged the international community to prioritise dialogue and diplomacy in resolving disputes among nations, emphasising the need for peaceful solutions to maintain global peace and stability.

Venezuelan leader Maduro has been locked in a notorious federal jail in New York after his capture by the US forces at a military base in his country, from where he had been taunting President Donald Trump.

As he was escorted into the local office of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) on Saturday night before being jailed, he said sarcastically, looking at the camera, "Good night. Happy New Year".

Once the unquestioned ruler of the oil-rich South American nation, in the video released by the White House, he was in a brown uniform, manacled and clutching a water bottle while two DEA officers held him on either side by his elbows.

Meanwhile, Venezuela's Supreme Court on Sunday directed Vice President Delcy Rodriguez to take charge as the Interim President. The Constitutional Chamber, in a ruling after the attack, stated that Rodriguez would assume the presidency to maintain the nation's administrative continuity and safety.

The court stated that it would further consider how to establish a legal framework that ensures the continuity of the state, the functioning of the government, and the protection of sovereignty in light of the President's "forced absence".

- IANS

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Rohit P
While I don't support Maduro's regime, this action by the US is pure bullying. It's like a schoolyard fight where the strongest kid does what he wants. International law exists for a reason. Where is the due process? 🤔
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Aman W
Respect to Namibia for speaking up. Smaller nations often have more moral clarity. This is exactly why we need strong multilateral institutions. Hope our MEA is watching and learning. Dialogue over force, always.
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Sarah B
The world is becoming a scary place. If this can happen to a sitting president, what's next? The UN Security Council needs to act, but we all know how that goes with veto powers. A sad day for international law.
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Vikram M
Complicated situation. Maduro was not a good leader for his people, but the method of his removal is wrong. It's like fixing a leaking pipe by blowing up the whole building. The Venezuelan people deserve a peaceful, constitutional transition, not this drama.
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Karthik V
Namibia's statement is principled. We often forget the shared history of the Global South against colonialism. This incident shows that old habits of powerful nations die hard. Hope cooler heads prevail and diplomacy wins. 🇮🇳 stands for peace.

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