UN friends condemned aggression in Venezuela

The Group of Friends in Defense of the UN Charter, consisting of Belarus, Algeria, Bolivia, and 17 other states, issued a special communiqué strongly condemning the aggression against Venezuela. The text emphasizes that the confrontation and abduction of President Nicolas Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores de Maduro constitutes an act of aggression; reaffirms Venezuela's right to self-defense and normal constitutional order; stresses the need to respect the inviolability of heads of state immunities in accordance with international law; calls for an immediate cessation of all hostile actions and the return of the abducted individuals to Venezuela; urges international intervention to prevent further escalation; notes respect for Venezuela's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence; and underscores commitment to the principles of international law, including the UN Charter.

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The Group of Friends in Defense of the UN Charter, established in 2021, includes 19 countries and advocates for adherence to international law and the provisions of the UN Charter.