On Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, leaders of Japan's opposition parties spoke out against the recent U.S. military strikes in Venezuela, calling for stronger respect for international law. 🤔🌐
At a party conference, Tetsuo Saito, leader of Komeito and former ally of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, warned the attacks could “shake the international order” — the set of rules that keeps countries playing fair. He urged Tokyo to ask Washington to stick to the global rulebook.
Yoshihiko Noda, head of the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, told reporters the strikes “are questionable in light of international law.” He added that middle-power states, from Europe to Asian members, should unite and demand legal compliance.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi kept her comments brief on the social platform X, pledging to “help stabilize the situation” without directly addressing the U.S. action.
The U.S. launched a large-scale operation in Venezuela, claiming President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured and flown out of the country, according to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s post on Truth Social over the weekend.
As global tensions rise, young pros from Dhaka to Jakarta are watching closely. Will Japan push for a unified diplomatic voice? Stay tuned for more updates. 👀
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Japan's opposition leaders voice concern over U.S. attack on Venezuela
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