Over the weekend, the African Union (AU) and South Africa publicly voiced solidarity with Venezuela after a dramatic turn of events in the country. 🌍✨
We've seen reports of the deposition of President Nicolás Maduro and US-led military attacks on state institutions. On Saturday, January 3, 2026, Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, landed at a small airport in New York after a midnight operation that extracted them from their Caracas military base home.
In its statement, the AU underlined its commitment to core principles of international law — the set of rules that govern relations between countries to ensure fairness — including respect for state sovereignty (each country's borders and authority are respected), territorial integrity, and the right of peoples to self-determination.
The AU stressed that sustainable solutions must come from inclusive political dialogue among the Venezuelan people, highlighting that only open conversations can address deep-rooted challenges peacefully.
Similarly, South Africa's Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation warned that military interventions often backfire, leading to deeper instability. It called on the United Nations Security Council to convene urgently and help resolve the crisis.
For tech-savvy youths across South Asia and Southeast Asia: global events like these show how interconnected our world is. Stay informed, share your thoughts, and let's champion peaceful solutions together! 💡🤝
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South Africa and the African Union express solidarity with Venezuela
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