UN experts condemn US naval blockade of Venezuela as illegal aggression
Summary
UN human rights experts criticized a U.S. naval blockade of Venezuela, calling it illegal. They urged the U.S. Congress to stop the blockade and investigate related violence. President Trump claims the blockade targets illegal activities funded by Venezuela's oil, but Venezuela denies these allegations.Key Facts
- Four UN human rights experts condemned the U.S. naval blockade of Venezuela as illegal.
- The experts stated that blockades violate international laws, like the UN Charter.
- The blockade aimed to stop Venezuelan ships, claiming they are used for illegal activities.
- President Trump claims Venezuela funds criminal activities with its oil resources.
- Venezuela's government denies involvement in drug trafficking and accuses the U.S. of trying to overthrow President Maduro.
- Since September, the U.S. has conducted air strikes against vessels it labels as transporting drugs, with more than 100 people killed.
- The experts demand the U.S. Congress take action to stop these activities and hold perpetrators accountable.
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