African Union Condemns US Military Strikes On Venezuela, ‘Abduction’ Of President Maduro

The African Union (AU) has condemned the United States’ military strikes on Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro by the United States’ personnel, saying it is following the developments in the South American country with grave concern amid reports of attacks on Venezuelan institutions.

In a communiqué on the situation in Venezuela, the AU said the reported abduction of President Maduro and the military actions against state institutions raise serious concerns about respect for international law and the sovereignty of nations.

The continental body reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the fundamental principles of international law, including respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states and the right of peoples to self-determination, as enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations.

The African Union also stressed the importance of dialogue, peaceful settlement of disputes, and respect for constitutional and institutional frameworks, calling for these principles to guide relations among nations in a spirit of good neighbourliness, cooperation, and peaceful coexistence.

The association said, “The African Union emphasises that the complex internal challenges facing Venezuela can only be sustainably addressed through inclusive political dialogue among Venezuelans themselves.

“The African Union expresses its solidarity with the Venezuelan people and reiterates its commitment to the promotion of peace, stability, and mutual respect among nations and regions.

“The African Union calls upon all parties concerned to exercise restraint, responsibility, and respect for international law to prevent any escalation and to preserve regional peace and stability.”

The AU expressed solidarity with the Venezuelan people and reiterated its commitment to the promotion of peace, stability, and mutual respect among nations and regions.

It further called on all parties involved to exercise restraint, responsibility, and respect for international law to prevent further escalation and to preserve peace and stability in the region.