African Union Condemns US Airstrikes On Venezuela, Slams ‘Abduction’ Of President Nicolás Maduro, Warns Against Violation Of International Law And National Sovereignty
The African Union (AU) has strongly condemned the United States’ military strikes on Venezuela and the reported capture of President Nicolás Maduro by US forces, describing the developments as deeply troubling and a serious threat to international law and national sovereignty.
In an official communiqué issued on January 3, 2026, the AU said it was following the situation in Venezuela with grave concern amid reports of attacks on state institutions and what it termed the “abduction” of the Venezuelan president. The continental body warned that such actions undermine the principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity, and self-determination of nations as enshrined in the United Nations Charter.
The AU reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to international law and stressed that Venezuela’s complex internal challenges can only be resolved through inclusive political dialogue among Venezuelans themselves, rather than through external military intervention. It emphasised the need for peaceful settlement of disputes, respect for constitutional order, and adherence to established institutional frameworks.
Expressing solidarity with the Venezuelan people, the African Union called on all parties involved to exercise restraint, responsibility, and respect for international law to prevent further escalation. The AU warned that continued military actions could destabilise the region and threaten global peace, urging cooperation, good neighbourliness, and peaceful coexistence as the only sustainable path forward.
The African Union (AU) has strongly condemned the United States’ military strikes on Venezuela and the reported capture of President Nicolás Maduro by US forces, describing the developments as deeply troubling and a serious threat to international law and national sovereignty.
In an official communiqué issued on January 3, 2026, the AU said it was following the situation in Venezuela with grave concern amid reports of attacks on state institutions and what it termed the “abduction” of the Venezuelan president. The continental body warned that such actions undermine the principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity, and self-determination of nations as enshrined in the United Nations Charter.
The AU reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to international law and stressed that Venezuela’s complex internal challenges can only be resolved through inclusive political dialogue among Venezuelans themselves, rather than through external military intervention. It emphasised the need for peaceful settlement of disputes, respect for constitutional order, and adherence to established institutional frameworks.
Expressing solidarity with the Venezuelan people, the African Union called on all parties involved to exercise restraint, responsibility, and respect for international law to prevent further escalation. The AU warned that continued military actions could destabilise the region and threaten global peace, urging cooperation, good neighbourliness, and peaceful coexistence as the only sustainable path forward.
African Union Condemns US Airstrikes On Venezuela, Slams ‘Abduction’ Of President Nicolás Maduro, Warns Against Violation Of International Law And National Sovereignty
The African Union (AU) has strongly condemned the United States’ military strikes on Venezuela and the reported capture of President Nicolás Maduro by US forces, describing the developments as deeply troubling and a serious threat to international law and national sovereignty.
In an official communiqué issued on January 3, 2026, the AU said it was following the situation in Venezuela with grave concern amid reports of attacks on state institutions and what it termed the “abduction” of the Venezuelan president. The continental body warned that such actions undermine the principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity, and self-determination of nations as enshrined in the United Nations Charter.
The AU reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to international law and stressed that Venezuela’s complex internal challenges can only be resolved through inclusive political dialogue among Venezuelans themselves, rather than through external military intervention. It emphasised the need for peaceful settlement of disputes, respect for constitutional order, and adherence to established institutional frameworks.
Expressing solidarity with the Venezuelan people, the African Union called on all parties involved to exercise restraint, responsibility, and respect for international law to prevent further escalation. The AU warned that continued military actions could destabilise the region and threaten global peace, urging cooperation, good neighbourliness, and peaceful coexistence as the only sustainable path forward.
