United Nations: The American operation in Venezuela undermined international law
Expressed The United Nations Tuesday expressed its deep concern about The military operation in Venezuela that led to the arrest of Nicolas Maduro, warning that "It undermined a fundamental principle of international law"
Spokeswoman for the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ravina Shamdasani, told reporters in Geneva: "States must not threaten or use force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state"Her statements came after American forces arrested Venezuelan President Maduro and his wife on Saturday morning, under the cover of an air strike on Caracas, accompanied by a heavy deployment of naval forces.
Historical violations
Shamdasani rejected the American justifications for the operation, which were represented by talking about "Historical and horrific human rights violations" By the Maduro regime.
She said "Accountability for human rights violations cannot be achieved through unilateral military intervention that violates international law"
Continuous deterioration
She pointed out that the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has been talking for a decade and constantly about "The continuing deterioration of the situation in Venezuela".
She added "We fear that the current instability and additional militarization in the country resulting from US intervention will deteriorate the situation further".
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