Picture the UN Human Rights Chief calling out a bold US military move on Venezuela’s president—now they’re warning it trashes global rules and leaves the world less safe. Is this justice or a sovereignty shocker?
Volker Türk and spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani blasted the US seizure of Nicolás Maduro, insisting unilateral force violates international law and the UN Charter, rejecting human rights excuses for intervention.
Accountability demands fair processes, not invasions that undermine security and expel UN monitors like OHCHR did in 2024 amid abuse reports. A new state of emergency curbs protests and movement, risking worse crackdowns given Venezuela’s suppression record.
Eight million need aid amid economic collapse—900,000 critically so for food, health, education—yet funding lags despite UN reaching two million last year. UNHCR monitors 7.9 million refugees, mostly in Latin America, with no border surge yet but eyes wide open.
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