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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>The African National Congress (ANC) believes it\u2019s about time the global community stands up against what it calls the United States (US’) continued disregard for international law following its invasion of Venezuela.<\/p>\n

Three days ago, Venezuelan President Nicola\u0301s Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured by the US military in Caracas.<\/p>\n

The US has charged Maduro with several offences, including drug trafficking, allegations he has denied and pleaded not guilty to.<\/p>\n

The ANC has formally announced its position on what it describes as the US military\u2019s invasion of the South American country.<\/p>\n

While US President Donald Trump claims the primary reason for the abduction of Maduro is related to drug offences, he has also acknowledged the move involves control over the country\u2019s oil resources.<\/p>\n

Trump has stated that the US plans to take control of Venezuela\u2019s massive oil reserves, repair its oil infrastructure, and also claimed the nation\u2019 oil industry was built using American talent.<\/p>\n

Announcing the ANC\u2019s position in Rustenburg on Tuesday, Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula emphasised America\u2019s invasion of Venezuela represents a major setback for international peace.<\/p>\n

“The kidnapping of President Nicola\u0301s Maduro, his wife Cilia Flores, and his son Nicola\u0301s Ernesto Maduro Guerra undermines the United Nations charter and threatens peace and stability at a time when the world requires cooperation, restraint, and dialogue.”<\/p>\n

He said just as South Africa stood up against Israel for the genocide in Gaza, the country will do the same for the Venezuelan people.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About South-Africa<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – South-Africa. The African National Congress (ANC) believes it\u2019s about time the global community stands up against what it calls the United States (US’) continued disregard for international law following its invasion of Venezuela. Three days ago, Venezuelan President Nicola\u0301s Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured by the US military in Caracas. 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