The UN Secretary-General is concerned about the US attack on Venezuela and the arrest of the president.
The UN Secretary-General expressed concern over the US attacks on Venezuela and the arrest of President Maduro, emphasizing the importance of full respect for international law by all parties, including the UN Charter.
Fox News reported late on January 3, 2569 (Thailand time ) that United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed grave concern following the US attack in Venezuela and the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro. UN Secretary-General spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric stated this in a statement to Fox News.
Dujarric stated that regardless of the situation in Venezuela, the events that have occurred set a dangerous precedent. He reiterated that the UN Secretary-General continues to emphasize the importance of full respect for international law by all parties, including the UN Charter, and expressed grave concern that the principles of international law may not be being respected.
Furthermore, the UN Secretary-General called on all parties in Venezuela to engage in comprehensive negotiations, based on the principles of full respect for human rights and the rule of law.
News reports indicate that the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) may hold an emergency meeting on Saturday (January 3) following the US operation in Venezuela. It is possible that Venezuela will request such a meeting. Russia, which has condemned the US attack, has openly called for an immediate emergency UNSC meeting.
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