Nigerian Group Condemns U.S. Strike on Venezuela, Mourns Cuban Losses, Demands Release of Maduro The Venezuela Solidarity Campaign in Nigeria (VSCN) has condemned the recent U.S. military attack on Venezuela, describing it as a violation of international law and national sovereignty. The group mourned Venezuelan soldiers, Cuban officers and civilians killed in the strikes, calling their deaths a painful reminder of the human cost of foreign intervention. VSCN also decried the reported abduction of President Nicolás Maduro and First Combatant Cilia Flores, urging African nations and the global community to demand an immediate end to the aggression, respect for sovereignty, and the release of Venezuela’s leaders. #VenezuelaCrisis #USMilitaryStrike #InternationalLaw

🇳🇬🤝🇻🇪 Nigerian Group Condemns U.S. Strike on Venezuela The Venezuela Solidarity Campaign in Nigeria (VSCN) has condemned the recent U.S. military attack on Venezuela, calling it a violation of international law and Venezuelan sovereignty. The group mourned Venezuelan soldiers, Cuban officers, and civilians killed in the strike, describing their deaths as sacrifices in defence of Venezuelan territory. VSCN demanded an immediate end to military actions and called for the release of President Nicolás Maduro, urging respect for Venezuela’s right to self-determination. #Venezuela #Nigeria #VSCN #USStrike #InternationalLaw #Solidarity #Maduro

US Detains Ghana’s Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta on Corruption and Immigration Charges The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has detained Ken Ofori-Atta, Ghana’s former finance minister, at a Virginia facility amid ongoing corruption allegations in his home country. Ofori-Atta, who served under former President Nana Akufo-Addo and oversaw controversial tax reforms and IMF negotiations, was declared a fugitive in February 2025 and formally charged in November 2025. His detention follows a medical stay in the United States for prostate cancer treatment, raising questions about his immigration status while seeking to extend his stay. ICE took him into custody primarily over immigration issues, although Ghanaian authorities seek his extradition in connection with corruption charges. The news has triggered mixed reactions from the public, with some calling for swift extradition to Ghana, while others highlight the role of ICE in managing overstayed visas and fugitive cases in the US. This high-profile detention underscores the intersection of international law, medical exemptions, and accountability for former public officials. #KenOforiAtta #USICE #GhanaPolitics #Corruption #ExtraditionNews #InternationalLaw

UK, France, Germany, and EU Allies Stand with Denmark Against Trump’s Threat to Annex Greenland The United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, and Denmark have jointly rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to annex Greenland. The European leaders emphasized that Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark and NATO territory, insisting that Arctic security must follow international law, collective defense, and respect for sovereignty. They highlighted that unilateral actions by the U.S. could undermine NATO, and stressed that Greenland’s governance is exclusively for Denmark and Greenland to decide. The move comes amid heightened tensions following U.S. actions in Venezuela and growing strategic interest in the Arctic region. #Greenland #Trump #Denmark #EUUnity #ArcticSecurity #NATO #InternationalLaw #Geopolitics #TransatlanticRelations #EuropeNews

South African President Ramaphosa Condemns U.S. Actions in Venezuela, Demands Release of President Maduro South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has strongly condemned U.S. actions in Venezuela, describing them as a violation of international law and the United Nations Charter. Speaking in a video posted on his X account, Ramaphosa stated that the United States undermined Venezuela’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, calling for the immediate release of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. He emphasized that such foreign interference threatens global peace and stability, urging the United Nations Security Council to take decisive action to maintain international peace and security. Ramaphosa affirmed South Africa’s support for the Venezuelan people in the face of what he described as external aggression and political destabilization, warning that inaction by the UN could encourage further violations of international norms and deepen instability worldwide. #Ramaphosa #Venezuela #Maduro #USInterference #InternationalLaw #UNCharter #GlobalPeace #SouthAfrica #Diplomacy #WorldNews

Israeli Forces Raid Birzeit University in West Bank, Injure Palestinian Students with Live Ammunition and Tear Gas Amid International Law Concerns Israeli forces stormed Birzeit University in the occupied West Bank on January 6, 2026, wounding at least three Palestinian students with live gunfire and injuring dozens more with tear gas during the raid. The incursion disrupted academic activities for over 8,000 students, with university officials reporting damage to campus facilities, including the main gate, and the seizure of equipment belonging to student movements. Three students sustained gunshot wounds to the legs and were transferred to hospital by the Palestinian Red Crescent Society, while others suffered suffocation or minor injuries from the chaos. The university’s Vice President for Academic Affairs, Assem Khalil, was also detained during the operation. The Palestinian Ministry of Education condemned the raid as a violation of international law, emphasizing that attacks on universities constitute assaults on the right to education and the sanctity of academic institutions. The ministry urged international organizations, human rights groups, and media bodies to intervene and protect Palestinian higher education from repeated incursions. #BirzeitUniversity #WestBank #PalestinianStudents #IsraelRaid #EducationUnderAttack #InternationalLaw #OccupiedPalestine #TearGas #Gunfire #PalestinianEducation

Deji Adeyanju Condemns Hypocrisy Over Nnamdi Kanu Rendition, Fubara Suspension and U.S. Abduction of Maduro Nigerian human rights activist and lawyer Deji Adeyanju criticized what he called selective outrage among some Nigerians regarding international law and due process. He condemned the U.S. extraordinary rendition of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, stressing that illegal actions cannot be justified regardless of the target’s record of human rights abuses. Adeyanju highlighted the inconsistency of Nigerians who previously praised the unlawful rendition of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu from Kenya and supported the unconstitutional removal of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, yet now condemn similar actions by the U.S. He emphasized that due process and respect for international law must apply universally, warning that justifying illegal actions based on political convenience undermines justice and global law. #DejiAdeyanju #Maduro #NnamdiKanu #Fubara #HumanRights #InternationalLaw #DueProcess #NigeriaNews #SelectiveOutrage

Amnesty International Raises Alarm Over Human Rights After U.S. Capture of Venezuela’s President and Wife Amnesty International has expressed deep concern over the human rights and legal implications of the U.S. military action in Venezuela, which led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The organization warned that the operation likely violates international law, including the United Nations Charter, and could trigger further human rights violations either through additional U.S. operations or retaliatory measures by Venezuelan authorities. Amnesty stressed the need for the U.S. to comply with international humanitarian law, uphold due process, and ensure humane treatment of all persons deprived of liberty. It also called on Venezuelan authorities to refrain from further repression and protect the rights of human rights defenders and political activists. The organization highlighted the broader danger to the rules-based global order, cautioning that such unilateral military actions risk normalizing international interventions driven by force and intimidation rather than law. #Venezuela #HumanRights #AmnestyInternational #Maduro #USMilitaryAction #InternationalLaw #UNCharter #CiviliansProtection

Femi Falana Urges U.S. Congress to Sanction Donald Trump Over Illegal Venezuela Invasion, Calls on UN to Uphold International Law Nigerian human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has called on the U.S. Congress to sanction President Donald Trump for an alleged illegal invasion of Venezuela, warning it violates international law and the United Nations Charter. Falana condemned Trump’s reported military action in Caracas, which resulted in the overthrow of President Nicolás Maduro, civilian casualties, and the capture of Maduro and his wife on terrorism and narcotics charges. He described the operation as part of “reckless gangsterism” in Trump’s second term, citing previous unauthorized military strikes in Iran and Nigeria. The lawyer accused the Trump administration of attempting to install a transition regime in Venezuela to seize its oil and gas resources, effectively turning the country into a U.S. colony. Falana emphasized that ideological differences with Maduro’s government do not justify military intervention or regime change. He urged the U.S. judiciary to reject Trump’s attempts to use domestic courts to undermine Venezuela’s sovereignty and called on the United Nations to demand justice and uphold the UN Charter. Falana also criticized the international community’s double standards, stressing that silence undermines global justice. #VenezuelaCrisis #FemiFalana #TrumpSanctions #InternationalLaw #UNIntervention

AU Urges Restraint, Dialogue Following US Strike In Venezuela The African Union (AU) has expressed deep concern over the latest developments in Venezuela, following the United States’ military strike and the reported capture of President Nicolás Maduro. In a statement, the AU called for restraint by all parties and urged dialogue to prevent further escalation, warning that the situation could worsen regional and global instability. US President Donald Trump on Saturday said American forces had captured Maduro during what he described as a large-scale operation targeting Venezuela, a move that has triggered mixed reactions across the international community. The AU stressed that lasting peace and stability can only be achieved through diplomatic engagement and respect for international law, rather than military action. #VenezuelaCrisis #AfricanUnion #GlobalDiplomacy #InternationalLaw

Belgium Files Declaration to Join ICJ Genocide Case Against Israel as South Africa Leads Legal Action Over Gaza War Belgium has formally filed a declaration of intervention at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to join the genocide case brought by South Africa against Israel over alleged violations of the 1948 Genocide Convention in Gaza. The ICJ confirmed Belgium’s move on December 23, 2025, noting that the intervention was made under Article 63 of the Court’s Statute, which allows non-party states to participate in cases involving the interpretation of international treaties to which they are signatories. As a party to the Genocide Convention, Belgium said its intervention focuses on the interpretation of Articles I to VI, particularly Article II, which defines the intent required to establish genocide. Any legal interpretation adopted by the Court will be binding on Belgium and other intervening states. South Africa and Israel have been invited to submit written observations on Belgium’s declaration in line with ICJ procedural rules. The case, originally filed by South Africa in December 2023, accuses Israel of breaching its obligations under the Genocide Convention in relation to military operations in the Gaza Strip. The ICJ has already issued provisional measures in January, March, and May 2024. Belgium joins a growing list of countries—including Ireland, Spain, Brazil, Türkiye, and Colombia—that have intervened or sought to intervene, underscoring increasing international scrutiny of Israel’s conduct in Gaza and the expanding global legal response to the conflict. #ICJ #GazaConflict #InternationalLaw

Colombian Fisherman’s Family Files Human Rights Complaint Over Deadly US Boat Strike The family of Colombian fisherman Alejandro Carranza, killed in a U.S. military boat strike on Sept. 15, has filed a complaint with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights accusing the U.S. government of illegally killing him. The petition claims Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered attacks without knowing who was on the boats. Colombian President Gustavo Petro has also accused the U.S. of murder, insisting Carranza was a harmless fisherman showing distress signals. The incident is part of a wider U.S. strike campaign against alleged drug boats under President Donald Trump, which has killed more than 80 people and drawn bipartisan scrutiny in Congress over legality and possible war crimes — especially amid reports that survivors of an earlier strike were killed in a second attack. #USNews #Colombia #AlejandroCarranza #BoatStrike #HumanRights #IACHR #PeteHegseth #DonaldTrump #DrugWar #Caribbean #GustavoPetro #WarCrimes #MilitaryStrikes #ABCNews #InternationalLaw