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South Africa’s Foreign Ministry has condemned the recent US military strikes in Venezuela, labeling them a clear violation of the UN Charter. The ministry emphasized that such actions against a sovereign state contradict fundamental principles of international law.
Africa. The South African Foreign Ministry has deemed the recent US military strikes in Venezuela a clear violation of the UN Charter, asserting that the use of force against a sovereign state contradicts fundamental principles of international law. The ministry emphasized the urgent need for the Security Council to convene to address what it described as a “serious threat to the international order.”
The International Human Rights Foundation (IHRF) characterized the operation as a catastrophic diplomatic failure and a “direct assault on global stability,” warning of immediate humanitarian risks to Venezuelan civilians. The organization condemned the operation as a blatant violation of international law, going so far as to label it an “act of international terrorism” by the United States.
Both parties affirmed that unilateral military intervention undermines the principle of equality among nations and threatens the foundations of the global order.
The relationship between South Africa and Venezuela has been shaped by historical ties, particularly during the anti-apartheid struggle when Venezuela supported South Africa’s liberation movement. In recent years, both countries have maintained diplomatic relations, focusing on mutual interests in areas such as trade and political cooperation. The current tensions surrounding US military actions in Venezuela have reignited discussions on sovereignty and international law, reflecting broader geopolitical dynamics.
