The National Human Rights Commission strongly condemned Saturday’s criminal U.S. aggression against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, including attacks on the capital Caracas, civilian facilities, and the arrest of the elected President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.
In a statement received by Saba, the commission described the attack as a serious and unprecedented violation of international law and the United Nations Charter. It said the aggression constitutes a fully-fledged act of aggression, a blatant breach of the sovereignty of an independent state, and a direct violation of the Venezuelan people’s right to self-determination.
The commission stressed that targeting civilian sites and detaining elected leaders is a grave violation of international humanitarian law and human rights, reflecting the U.S.’s aggressive and domineering policies under false pretenses, in stark contrast to its claimed commitment to democracy and human rights.
It warned that such actions pose a direct threat to international peace and security and undermine the foundations of the global order based on state sovereignty and equality.
The commission affirmed full solidarity with Venezuela and its people, supporting their legitimate right to defend their sovereignty, freedom, and independence.
It called on the United Nations, the Security Council, and the Human Rights Council to condemn the aggression and take urgent action to hold those responsible accountable. It also urged international human rights organizations and defenders of freedom worldwide to reject policies of military domination and coercion.
