Venezuela: Northern Democrats Condemn Abduction Of Maduro, Wife

The League of Northern Democrats (LND) has condemned what it called the United States covert commando operation which resulted in the “abduction” of the President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro and his wife, and forcibly transferring them to the United States to face domestic criminal charges.

The LND national publicity secretary, Dr. Ladan Salihu, also called on the United Nations, African Union, and Nigeria to condemn the act.

It added that silence or acquiescence in the face of such allegations would only embolden further violations and accelerate the breakdown of international norms painstakingly built over decades.

The group said the act no doubt represents another serious breach of international law and a dangerous assault on the foundations of the post-1945 international order, including the United Nations Charter, the principles of sovereign equality of states, non-intervention and the personal inviolability of sitting heads of state by a country that is supposed to maintain the same.

In a statement, LND’s spokesman said “ The federal government of Nigeria, itself a victim of arbitrary use of force by the United States, as Africa’s most populous nation and a historic voice within the Non-Aligned Movement, to publicly condemn the action and to work diplomatically within the UN and AU to defend international legality and global stability.

“The United Nations Security Council to urgently place this matter on its agenda and demand full clarification, accountability and adherence to the UN Charter;

“The United Nations to condemn the act and reaffirm the principles of sovereignty, non-intervention and equality of states, particularly in defense of nations of the Global South;

“The African Union (AU) to adopt a principled position condemning this violation of international law and resisting the re-emergence of imperial practices in global affairs.”

LND however reiterates its unwavering commitment to a rules-based international order, the peaceful resolution of disputes and the collective security of all nations.