US sharply criticised by foes and friends over Maduro seizure
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Key Points:
- The US seizure of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro sparked widespread condemnation at a UN Security Council emergency meeting, with many countries agreeing Maduro was illegitimate but denouncing the US military action as a violation of international law and the UN Charter.
- France and Denmark were notably critical among US allies, emphasizing that the US operation undermines the UN Charter, international law, and global peace, marking a shift toward stronger European criticism.
- Russia and China strongly condemned the US action, accusing it of neo-colonialism, imperialism, and illegal bullying, while the UN Secretary-General expressed deep concern over the disregard for international law.
- Some countries, including the UK and Greece, avoided direct condemnation, instead calling for peaceful dialogue and a legitimate democratic transition in
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