Venezuela’s people must be heard, insists UN human rights chief
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Key Points:
- The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights condemned the US military intervention in Venezuela, stating it violates international law, Venezuelan sovereignty, and the UN Charter, thereby undermining global security.
- The UN human rights office was expelled from Venezuela in early 2024 after documenting ongoing abuses by the government, with concerns raised that the US intervention could worsen instability and repression, including restrictions on free movement and assembly.
- Nearly eight million Venezuelans, about one in four, require humanitarian aid due to prolonged economic decline and instability, with 900,000 facing critical multisectoral needs; however, Venezuela remains one of the least-funded aid operations globally.
- The UN refugee agency reported no major new displacement following the US intervention but continues to monitor the situation,
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